Whakapapa, New Zealand

Travel Blogs from Whakapapa (69)

Tongariro National Park, Whakapapa, New Zealand travel blog
Tongariro National Park
Nov 16, 2004

... was not with us on this trip and the crossing was closed. We stayed at the Scotel Alpine Resort, which is situated in Whakapapa village. I have to explain that this is the funniest named village I have come accross-ever! and heres why - In Maori WH ...

A travel blog entry by penguinmad
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Snowboarding Attempt Number 2, Whakapapa, New Zealand travel blog
Snowboarding Attempt Number 2
Jun 25, 2005

... cloudy and a bit drizzly. We drove up to the ski field which was about 12km from Discovery Lodge, and 6km from Whakapapa Village. We bought the Discovery Package which included snowboard and boots hire as well as lift passes. I also hired some waterproof ...

A travel blog entry by shonandgraham
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Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way..., Whakapapa Village, New Zealand travel blog
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way...
Dec 25, 2008

... in Tongariro NP were we stayed on the tent site next to a hostel. The nex day we started walking the Northern Circuit from Whakapapa (pronounced fa-ka-pa-pa). The weather was perfect for the walk, it has to be clear and sunny cause you walk in 1400 m ...

A travel blog entry by anneogben
Mount Doom!!!, Whakapapa Village, New Zealand travel blog
Mount Doom!!!
Jan 1, 2009

We drove up to Whakapapa village and then beyond there to the Whakapapa ski field which was a major location for the Lord of the Rings movie, namely Mordor and Mount Doom. As we hadn't seen Mt Ruapehu without snow cover before it became really apparent ...

A travel blog entry by lesandsteve

Forum Discussions on Whakapapa (6)

List of NZ Information Sites for direct mail
Posted on May 30, 2009, 22:40:12
... @rdc.govt.nz Nelson Information vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.
new zealand: things to do in the winter?
Posted on Jun 5, 2006, 10:47:14
Hi, I posted this info on another thread, but it might help: Depending on where you're headed in New Zealand there's good skiing in both islands:- some of the popular ones being:- North Island Whakapapa on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu South ...
Visitor Information Centres for direct email contact
Posted on Jul 17, 2009, 23:23:52
... vin@nelsonnz.com Arthurs Pass Information msmeaton@doc.govt.nz Go to www.leadingattractions.co.nz and request a Guide Map to "Must-do" attractions. On their map are bargain coupons worth hundreds of dollars to destinations throughout New Zealand.
Honeymooning in Australia & New Zealand
Posted on May 31, 2006, 22:58:19
Hi there Michaelle, Depending on where you're headed in New Zealand there's good skiing in both islands:- some of the popular ones being:- North Island Whakapapa on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu South Island Mt Hutt - Canterbury Ohau ...

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