CARDRONA SKI RESORT (South Island)
Cardrona Alpine Resort is a relaxed and friendly ski and snowboard resort located right in the heart of New Zealand’s most popular ski region, between Queenstown and Wanaka.
Anyone and everyone is welcome at Cardrona - friends, families, those living nearby, those from faraway, skiers, snowboarders, teenagers, kids and senior citizens. Cardrona is suitable for all levels: it has specialized slopes for beginners, wide open groomed slopes for intermediates, un-groomed chutes for the advanced and an extensive park for freestylers.
With Queenstown - an internationally renowned adventure capital - only 57km drive away and Wanaka - the snow and leisure capital - only 34km away, you will be spoilt for choice for places to stay, eat and drink 'til late! Cardrona also has on snow accommodation.
Elevation |
1670 metres |
Vertical |
600 metres |
Skiable Area |
345 hectares |
Lifts |
2 Quad Fixed Chairs, 2 Quad Express Chair, 3 Magic Carpets, 1 Platter Beginner Lift
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Terrain |
Beginner 25%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 25%
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Season |
25th June to 3rd October 2010 |
Facilities |
3 terrain parks, up to 3 halfpipes and a Gravity Cross course; Fully-licensed Mezz cafe bar & restaurant, Base self-service cafe, Noodle bar, Juice & Java bar, Captain's Pizzeria; Snow shop; Full rental services & workshop; Alpine accommodation; Medical centre; Lockers; Email facilities; Ski & snowboard school; Kids centres.
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Snowmaking |
Yes - extensive coverage |
Drive from town |
35 minutes from Wanaka or 60 minutes from Queenstown. |
Ski Shuttles |
Daily shuttles are available from both Wanaka and Queenstown. |
Operating Hours |
9.00am - 4.00pm daily |
Longest Run |
3.6km |
Website |
www.cardrona.com |
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