Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona boasts the only beginner trail in New Zealand that runs along the mountain’s peak. Beginners literally feel on top of the world with breathtaking views from Lake Wanaka to Queenstown. An incredible playground for freestyle skiers and boarders. Slope facilities include three terrain parks with a wide range of rails and jumps, up to two half pipes with a dedicated platter lift, and a gravity cross course.
Scheduled season dates: 2017 TBA
1,670m
600m
853 acres
20%
55%
25%
2 quad express chairlifts
2 quad fixed chairlift
2 surface conveyor learner lifts
1 pipe platter lift
4km
22ft Super Pipe - "The Olympic"
18ft Pipe "The International"
90ft Big Air Jump "The Monster Big Air"
Fun Zone - Calci Yum Family Fun Zone
Beginner Terrain Park - "Western's Gap"
Intermediate Terrain Park - "The Play zone"
Advanced Terrain Park - "Heavy Metal" and an 800m Gravity Cross Course
Four dedicated kids centres
Fully licensed Mezz Café Restaurant & Bar
Base self service café
Noodle Bar
Juice and Java Bar
Snow accessory shop
Ski and snowboard school
High performance centre
Full rental services including workshop
Medical centre
Ticketing and guest services
Cardrona is home to New Zealand's most comprehensive on-mountain fully licensed early childcare centres. The centres provide a warm, secure and supportive environment for those aged 3 months to 4 years so you have peace of mind while out on the slopes while the Ski and Snowboard schools (Archway Westside and Eastside) will have your 5 to 14 year olds entertained.
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* Scheduled season dates are indicative only and dependant on weather and snow conditions.