Whakapapa School Holidays Events
Dates: Saturday 20 September – Sunday 5 October 2025
Celebrate spring on the maunga with family-friendly fun, alpine adventures, and
themed activities every day of the holidays.
September
Saturday 20 – Sunset Session
Enjoy the alpine glow as the sun sets over Whakapapa. A magical evening to kick
off the holidays.
Sunday 21 – Superhero Sunday
Kids dressed as their favourite superhero receive a free day pass and hot
chocolate. Spot prizes throughout the day.
Monday 22 – Meet Koha & Face Painting
Koha the Kiwi returns! Free face painting and photo ops in Happy Valley Plaza
from 10am–12pm.
Tuesday 23 – Warren Miller Movie Night
Relax with a screening of Warren Miller 75 at Lorenz’s Bar & Café
from 4pm. Free entry, all ages welcome.
Wednesday 24 – Way Back Wednesday
Retro ski gear earns you 50% off a day pass. Prizes for best dressed and plenty
of throwback fun.
Thursday 25 – Follow the Pro Session
Meet at the top of Sky Waka at 2pm for a guided run with a Whakapapa pro. Free
for Level 4+ riders.
Friday 26 – Adaptive Festival (Day 1)
Celebrate inclusive snowsports with the kickoff of the Whakapapa Adaptive
Festival.
Saturday 27 – Adaptive Festival (Day 2)
Day two of the empowering, all-abilities event.
Sunday 28 – Adaptive Festival (Day 3) & KRC Treasure
Hunt
Final day of the festival plus a mountain-wide treasure hunt for families.
Monday 29 – Rogue Run Event
Freeride race open to all ages and abilities. Speed, skill, and fun on Bilbos
run.
Tuesday 30 – Freeride Event
Show off your style on Whakapapa’s natural terrain. Open to all. (Weather
backup: Oct 1–2)
October
Wednesday 1 – Women’s Freeride Event
A supportive day on the slopes for women and girls of all levels. Ride,
connect, and grow your skills.
Thursday 2 – Follow the Pro Session
Another chance to join a Whakapapa pro at 2pm for a guided run. Level 4+ riders
only.
Friday 3 – Meet Koha & Face Painting
Koha the Kiwi returns with more cuddles and free face painting in Happy Valley
Plaza from 10am–12pm.
Saturday 4 – Pond Skim & Live Music
The legendary Pond Skim returns—costumes encouraged. Stick around for live
music at Knoll Ridge Café. (Weather backup: Oct 3)
Sunday 5 – KRC Treasure Hunt
One last chance to solve clues and win prizes in the great Whakapapa Treasure
Hunt.
