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Located between Wanaka & Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high ski resort renowned among skiers & snowboarders for its dry powder snow & wide slopes. Features include the Southern Hemisphere's most extensive park...more

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Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

As featured in Queenstown - ski, wine and walk

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| Wanaka, Cardrona 9382, New Zealand

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Scoopie10

Sydney, Australia

91

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The full ski experience - highly recommend

If you want to drink a glass of champagne on the top of the world in between skiing down beautifully managed runs, then this is the place for you. This was our second year to ski at Cardona and it was fab once again. The...More

Thank Scoopie10

Hiya Scoopie! Thanks so much for your epic review - it's awesome to hear you love Cardrona & we love you right back! Yep we are making major improvements to our Ticketing/welcome area for next year - can't wait for you to check it out!...More

Stephen H

Sippy Downs, Australia

82

Reviewed 30 October 2018 via mobile

Snow day

A big thanks to Cardrona alpine resort and staff who were supportive of two non skiing people who just wanted to experience snow and have a great day 😎

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louisa k

Brisbane, Australia

9421

Reviewed 21 October 2018

Wonderful resort!

Review of: Cardrona Single Day Ski Pass

It was our first time to a ski field. The location is really excellent, the resort set up is intimate and excellent. The staff have a terrific attitude and wonderful customer service. Rachel the manager was the best. Being our first time to the ski...More

Thank louisa k

Hi Louisa! Thanks so much for your awesome review - it's a shame you weren't able to connect with our Hosts team who are there specifically to help first timers, but stoked to hear Rach got you all sussed & you had a great day!...More

DanTheTravellerGough

Burleigh Heads, Australia

2010

Reviewed 21 October 2018

The best ski field in New Zealand - hands down!!!

Review of: Cardrona Single & Multi Day Ski Pass

Spring skiing at it's best - every other ski field turns to mush by 11am, but Cad's just keeps giving. A late spring dump of over 40cm two days prior to heading out made an average year into an absolute cracker! The runs are long...More

Thank DanTheTravellerGough

Nawww Dan, we're blushing! Thanks so much for your awesome feedback - hope to see you back for a good ol' thigh burner again soon!!

olliemumby

London, United Kingdom

44797

Reviewed 15 October 2018 via mobile

Great day skiing

My girlfriend and I loved our day skiing at Cardrona. The day pass was $99/PP, and although the resort is small compared to what we are used to in Europe, we thoroughly enjoyed the runs and the resort. The Vista Bar at the top of...More

Thank olliemumby

Cheers for your awesome review, Oliver! Catch you up here next time :)

Danni1985

Busselton, Australia

5470

Reviewed 14 October 2018 via mobile

Exceeded all expectations!

This was my first time on the snow and I loved every minute! We organised to stay on the mountain in the family apartment. Accomodation is very limited so be sure to book early! It was so worth it. Having the resort to yourself after...More

1 Thank Danni1985

It's so epic to hear we exceeded your expectations, Danni! We're chuffed you had an incredible time up here & can't wait to see you back up here again soon!

AussieGidge

Sunshine Coast

104

Reviewed 8 October 2018 via mobile

Fabulous time

We had a great day up on the mountain with Angie being our instructor. Great facilities and easy process to get onto the slopes. We will be back!

Thank AussieGidge

Cheers AussieGidge! Looking forward to seeing you up here next time :)

KateS3896

3

Reviewed 4 October 2018

Perfect Spring Ski Adventure

Review of: Cardrona First Timer Package

As a family of two adults and two kids (10 and 7) we hit the ski school in spring on a near perfect day as first timers. The beginners area is fantastic. Both kids picked up skiing quickly and felt empowered to get out there...More

Thank KateS3896

Hi Kate! Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review, & your top tips for avoiding the lunch lines ;) Hope to see you & the kids back up here again soon!!

AusFamilyGuy

Perth, Australia

1511

Reviewed 4 October 2018 via mobile

Great People, great first time ski experience

My daughter and I have just finished a couple of great days at Cardrona First time skiers both. Big shout out to Charlotte, Teegs and Ali; all great instructors who each brought their own flavour to our learning. It finally clicked on the second day...More

Thank AusFamilyGuy

Thanks so much for your awesome review, AusFamilyGuy! Can't wait to see you & your daughter back up at Cardrona again soon :) Will pass on your shout out to our instructing team!!

S6632HUjessicar

Oxenford, Australia

121

Reviewed 3 October 2018 via mobile

Great atmosphere and fun slopes

Review of: Cardrona First Timer Package

This was probably my favourite ski field we visited. The weather was fantastic for us and the staff were super friendly.

Thank S6632HUjessicar

Thanks so much for your review, Jessica! Hope to see you up here again soon :)

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Edgar A

Planning to go up in Early november. Any advise if i can drive my spaceship (Toyota Estima) up without snowchains ? Are we still able to skii up there in November ?

20 July 2018|

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Hi Edgar! We close for the winter season on October 14 & reopen for summer at the start of December - there won't be any skiing up here in November unfortunately :(

naomipearl1

Hi. If we take a multi day equipment rental do we need to use it consecutively or can we take days off in between? Also if we booked a 3-day beginners package do the days need to be taken consecutively or can we take days off in between?

14 July 2018|

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Hi Naomi! You can use multi-day lift passes, rental equipment & group lessons on non-consecutive days - you'll just need to return your rental gear if you're not using it the next day :)

TinaSueWP

When does the winter season begin?

6 January 2018|

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My daughter was there in mid July 2017 and there was lots of good quality snow. We were there in late September 2017 and there was still some good snow around. The locals had said it had been a great season in 2017. While... More