Cardrona Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s most popular ski area, attracting all kinds of snow enthusiasts – from beginners & families, to Olympic & X Games athletes. Cardrona’s 3 vast basins are home to the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks & pipes, & NZ’s most qualified ski & snowboard school. Wide, open trails offer some of NZ’s best snow conditions, groomed to perfection by a modern & innovative snow management system. Take a short drive from Queenstown Airport over the spectacular Crown Range & be welcomed with genuine Kiwi hospitality to NZ’s ultimate winter playground. In the summer months Cardrona is open for mountain biking, conferences & other alpine adventure activities.

Mountain Stats & Facts

Base Area Elevation: 1670m
Highest Lifted Point: 1860m
Vertical Rise: 600m
Terrain: 345ha
Skiing & Snowboarding Terrain: 25% Beginner, 25% Intermediate, 30% Advanced, 20% Expert

Facilities

6 distinctly different cafes & restaurants
Ski & Snowboard School
Kids' centres including fully-licensed childcare centre for 3mths-4yrs
The Cardrona General Store
Full ski & snowboard rental services including workshop
On-mountain accommodation
Snowfoto – on-mountain photography of you & your family
Medical Centre

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