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Cardrona Alpine Resort, situated between Wanaka and Queenstown, offers a wide range of slopes for all abilities. Known for its extensive terrain parks, half-pipes, and family-friendly facilities, the resort is a hub for both casual skiers and competitive athletes. Modern lifts and stunning mountain views make it a standout destination. Non-skiers can also enjoy tubing, sledding, and dining at the resort's scenic restaurants. Cardrona’s well-rounded experience caters to everyone, from beginners to seasoned pros.
Reviews
Jono - advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 6 - 2025
Awesome resort. Drive in- drive out but the nearby Queenstown and Wanaka are both full of bars and nightlife. No trees. World class terrain park. Everyone is very friendly and happy to be there. Overall a great experience, very different from skiing in Europe (in a good way!). Take me back
Emma - beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 15 - 2025
Had such an amazing stay here would recommend to anyone. We stayed for 5 days which was the perfect amount of time. Great facilities and very friendly staff.
Jesse - beginner skier ⛷️ United Kingdom
Jan, 2 - 2025
Super convenient to get to from Queenstown. Good setup and reasonable priced.
The ski school was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and excellent training area
Resort Stats
Ski Terrain
38Total Runs
2.5 kmLongest Run
Elevation
6102 mTop
4154 mBottom
1948 mVertical Drop
Lifts
5Chairlifts
2Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
NZ$1499Season pass
NZ$7007 days
NZ$1501 day
Weather
58 cmAverage annual snowfall