Pinnacle Ski Club is a social snow sports club that provides ski-in, ski-out accommodation on Whakapapa and year-around accommodation in Ohakune.

Our Whakapapa lodge sleeps 30 and has a custodian who cooks breakfasts and dinners.  Bunk rooms sleep either 4 or 6 and there are shared bathrooms, one set for each gender. Other features include a comfortable lounge and deck with stunning views overlooking Mt Ngauruhoe, drying room, ski tuning workshop, wi-fi, and a table tennis table.

Our Ohakune lodge sleeps 20, consisting of 5 bunk rooms sleeping 4 people. Each bunk room comes with its own ensuite. While there is no custodian, it comes with a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and deck.  It also has a table tennis table, drying room, mountain bike racks, wi-fi and BBQ (for summer use)

The Whakapapa lodge is 2/3 of the way up the Rockgarden so you cannot drive to the door.  Access outside of lift operating hours requires a 20 – 30 min (depending on conditions and fitness) walk up the ski field. Click here for the location on Google Maps.

The Ohakune lodge can be found in Turoa Village at the south western end of Ohakune. Click here for the location on Google Maps.

Maps of the lodge locations can be viewed here.

Members can book and stay at both lodges at members rates. They can also bring non-member guests. Non-members need to pay a higher nightly rate

Our membership application form, annual fees and nightly rates can be found here. We no longer charge a debenture and there is also NO joining fee.

Prospective members can stay for a trial night at non-member rates. If you subsequently decide to join, you will have the difference paid between the member and non-member nightly rate deducted from your annual subscription.

Using our online booking system and making a payment via Direct Debit. If you’re not yet a member, email bookings@pinnacleskiclub.co.nz to ask about trying out a stay before you join.

• Cancellations can be made by contacting the booking officer Diana on 02 77 55 44 11 or bookings@pinnacleskiclub.co.nz.
• Cancellations received before 4pm and more than 48 hours before the first night booked,  will be credited in the form of transferable booking dates, with the exception of school holiday bookings.
• Cancellations received less than 48 hours before the first night booked will not be refunded, and are non-transferable.
• School Holiday bookings cannot be refunded unless cancellation is received at least 14 nights prior to the first night booked.

Yes. Duties are allocated by the lodge leader via the duty roster. As we are a club, members are expected to pitch in and leave the lodges as they would like to find them. You can read more about the duties here: Whakapapa Lodge or Turoa Lodge.

Single sheet set or sleeping bag liner, pillow case, towel, head torch, sturdy footwear for walking in snow, a backpack and backpack liner (Whakapapa). Pillows, duvets and blankets are provided.

Fresh fruit, snacks, drinks and food for lunches, as desired.

Yes, we are a family friendly club but for health & safety reasons children visiting Whakapapa must be 5 years old or over. There is no age restriction at Ohakune.

While work parties aren’t compulsory, members are strongly encouraged to attend and help keep the buildings in good condition. Attendees receive bunk night credits that can be used during the winter.

There is no need to make a parking booking, if you arrive at Whakapapa after 2pm and park in the allocated club overnight parking. 

There are particular overnight spaces allocated to clubs, (not the numbered day parks) of which most parks are on the downward loop right shown here: Overnight parking

For late night travelers walking up to the lodge, it is advisable to carry a torch or headlamp and have appropriate foot wear for navigating the ice when required. 

If you are walking up onto the mountain please take extreme care around groomers, particularly if you suspect they are operating a winch. A headlamp and high vis is a great way to be seen at night by RAL snowmobile operators and groomers.

Chains should always be carried, especially if you don’t have a 4WD vehicle.

Monitor the Bruce Road conditions here: Bruce Road Status, as sometimes it will be closed for safety reasons. Please speak to the booking officer about the possibility of staying at Turoa if a road closure is looking likely.

Click here for our exact location on Google Maps (satellite view).

If the Rangatira chairlift is running, take that from the main Base Area. As you are coming up, look to the left and you should see the Pinnacle lodge. Once you’re off the lift, come down the main trail and veer directly to your right to access the lodge.

If you are walking up from the Base area, follow the Rockgarden run uphill and go past the other ski clubs on your left, we are the one after the Ski Racers Club.

If the lift has maintenance/lift/patrol clearance, they can load club members. All chairs carrying foot passengers will need to be stopped so this will need to be managed.

·  The lift operator may allow you to ride the chair if you tell them you are staying at the Pinnacle lodge, even if you don’t have a lift pass. This is at the discretion of the lift operator so please be prepared to walk if required.

·  During normal operating hours Whakapapa Holdings Limited require ski/board passengers only with one bag which must be carried by the individual.

If the lodge has been un-occupied for a while, it is likely the lodge power is switched off. To “Power On” the lodge follow the power on procedure

If the lodge has been un-occupied for a while, it is likely the lodge power is switched off. To “Power On” the lodge follow the power-on procedure