Cardrona Alpine Resort Ski Resort
Overview
Cardrona Alpine Resort is situated high on the mountains between Wanaka (33km) and Queenstown (57km) on the South Island of New Zealand. Cardrona is a relaxed and friendly ski resort that provides visitors with wide open beginner trails, expansive freeride terrain and world class terrain parks. Cardrona is a well rounded resort with amazing views and on-mountain accommodations.
Inside Scoop
Base facilities surround a central courtyard and include multiple restaurants - Base Cafe, Mezz Cafe, Juice and Java Bar, Captain's Pizzeria and Noodle Bar. Snow shop, ski and snowboard school, full rental services, licensed childcare, apartment accommodation, medical center, and guest services. A Separate 200-seat cafe sits on the far side of the mountain with expansive decks.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
22"
14"
9"
5"
4"
11"
Jun
17"
Jul
17"
Aug
18"
Sep
8"
Oct
Terrain Overview
Runs in Total
38
Longest Run
2.5 mi
Total Lifts: 7
High Speed Sixes
1
High Speed Quads
2
Quad Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2
Elevation
Base
4154'
Summit
6102'
Vertical Drop
1969'
Important Dates
June 14, 20252025/06/14
Projected Opening
October 12, 20252025/10/12
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
127
Days Open Last Year
43
Years Open
26000"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
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