Happy Valley is a stand-alone beginner ski area at Whakapapa. It is accessed via two high-speed elevators which are free to ride. You’ll find the Happy Valley Bistro and a rentals facility there. Happy Valley is a designated beginner ski area and sledding zone. Foot traffic is not permitted through the gates onto the ski area for safety reasons. There are a number of ways to get onto the snow in Happy Valley - you’ll need either a lift pass, or a sledding pass.
