Shuttle Transport to/from Skywaka & Whakapapa Ski Area from National Park Village Accommodation or the Park N Ride also service Whakapapa Village Hiking Trails
Return or Oneway Shuttle Service to Sky Waka, Happy Valley and Whakapapa Ski Area
Schedule
Departures National Park Village Park N Ride or Accommodation in the vacinity.
Departure times available from 800am through to 2pm (*see note) flexible times may change due to demand, weather and traffic conditions.
Return times throughout the day until 4pm unless with prior arrangement.
* All times maybe changed or cancelled subject to availability on the day.
*(Whakapapa Village we can only pick up those staying at accommodation in the village please call before booking)
Contact ruapehushuttle@gmail.com for further details.
***Our Covid Safe Policy - Please do not travel if you are feeling unwell. Driver has the right to refuse anyone with cold like symptoms. Our health and that of other passengers has priority. We also encourage but dont enforce the wearing of facemasks unless directed to. ***
About our Service
We have been driving on the Ski Access Road of Whakapapa for nearly 20 years so you know you in safe hands. All our vehicles have seatbelts fitted.
*We are unable to carry infants under 3 or any child unable to be seated with provided seat restraint.
*A Minimum number of passengers maybe required to run the service please call in advance to check.(bookings are not confirmed until minimum viable number is reached). note:- Pending bookings are treated as confirmed and maybe subject to cancellation fees.
*Free transfer of booking to another day should the weather affect your reservation.
*Carrying of skis and snowboards is limited due to the Alpine Safety Code.
*Schedules maybe altered due to capacity and local traffic conditions.
How To Book
- Select number of passengers, location of pick up and destination, you will also be asked to indicate one way or return with us.
- Select the time of departure (departure times on service maybe delayed due to Alpine Road Conditions beyond our control).
- 2nd page Additional extras maybe indicated before the Return time to be selected.
- Return times - Please select a preferred return time priority will be given to those passengers booked at that time. Earlier or later return times subject to space availability. Please note return times must be for the same date.
- Note:- If a return time is unable to be booked that means the shuttle at that time is FULL. Please do not book a return time earlier than the departure time. We take no responsibility to provide a seat in that situation due to user error.
- In the event of you missing a departure time we reserve the right to transfer you to a later shuttle with availability or another operator at additional cost. No refunds for missed shuttles.
- Please note on busy days space is limited we appreciate you being ready 10 minutes prior to the scheduled times. Running late from first run disrupts everyone's day and we reserve the right to place you on a later shuttle should you not be ready at the allotted time. Pick ups from accommodation maybe earlier or few minutes later than booked times. Please speak to the driver on the day for clarification and any changes permitted.
- NOTE:- Payment may not show up on booking straight away until booking is confirmed.
- Payment accepted via Bank Deposit if you call us direct on 02041114648
- Due to compliance with the Alpine Code we do not have provisions for child seats for infants and space is also limited to the number of skis and snowboards we can carry. Please call in advance if you have questions in regards this.
Our one way service is for those seeking other arrangements for the return journey or flexibility for separate booking schedule.