New Zealand

 

 

 

Cardrona Alpine Resort is a relaxed and friendly ski and snowboard resort located between Wanaka and Queenstown. Anyone and everyone is welcome at Cardrona.

Anyone and everyone is welcome at Cardrona: Friends, families, those living nearby, those from far away, skiers, snow boarders, teenagers, kids and senior citizens. Cardrona has perfect terrain for  beginners; plenty of groomed intermediate slopes; chutes for the more advanced; and the world renowned Cardrona parks, including up to 3 half pipes; Cardrona Kindys (3mths - 4 yrs); Kids Ski & Snowboard School ( 5 yrs and up); five cafes; four quad lifts; three basins make this a very special resort indeed.

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                           Exclusive to Ski Express guests every Tuesday. Join your Ski Express hosts at 11am for 2 hours, The hosts will introduce you to the terrain, resort history & mountain amenities, with the added bonus of skiing with other guests from around the world. Reservations are needed as minimum numbers do apply -- simply call the night before to book your    place. For intermediate & advanced skiers & riders. Exact days may     change in resort due to weather conditions & guest numbers.

 

Cardrona’s Renowned Kids’ Club

Cardrona boasts the best on mountain children’s facilities in New Zealand. The Nursery & Kindy provides licensed Early Childcare for children from 3 months to 3 years, and for those that want to ski the Ski Kindy provide lessons for kids from 3 - 4 years. The Archway Building is the base for all full day lessons for kids aged 5 - 14 years.

Kids ski FREE 5 years and under!

    

                           

Prices

Per Adult
Per Child

Single Day Ski Lift Pass

$77
$38

Ski School (Group Lesson)

From $41
From $32

Skis, Boots & Poles Hire
From $34
From $23

Snowboard & Boots Hire

From $34
From $23

Ski Jacket & Pants

From $24
From $17

 

Queenstown to Cardrona

58km (60min drive)
Wanaka to Cardrona 34km (35min drive)

Season

25th June - 3rd October

Operating Hours

9am--4pm daily

Base Elevation

1670m

Highest Lifted Point

1860m

Vertical Rise

600m

Skiable Area

345ha

Longest Run

2km

Number of Lifts

2 quad chairlifts, 2 quad express chairlifts, 3 magic learner lifts, 1 platter beginner lift. Lift capacity 10000 people per hour

Terrain

Beg 25% - Int 50% - Adv 25%

Average Annual Snowfall

2.7 metres.

Snowmaking

To supplement naatural snow in the Main, Captains and Arcadia Basins.

Facilities Include: Cafeteria, pizzeria, noodle bar & restaurant, 2 licensed early childhood centres & 2 Kids Ski centres, full rental, Ski & Snowboard School, Snow shop, Snowfoto, ticketing and guest services, Medical Centre, Lockers , Card  phone, and email access.

Kids ski FREE 5 years and under!