Cardrona Alpine Resort
A large ski resort between Queenstown and Wānaka, with dry powder snow and wide runs that suit families and beginners. It is one of New Zealand's most popular ski fields.
Cardrona Alpine Resort lies at the northern end of the Crown Range Road, about 35 minutes from Wānaka and about 1 hour from Queenstown. At roughly 1,860 metres above sea level, the resort is served by several high-speed chairlifts that reach wide blue runs and a terrain park. The snow is dry, and the ski season runs from about mid-June to October. The resort has a children's ski school and accommodation, making it a top choice for family skiing. In summer it opens as a mountain bike park. The road up is a gravel switchback that requires snow chains in winter. Ski buses run from both towns.
Opening hours
Snow season 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Cardrona Hotel
- Cardrona Bra Fence
- Crown Range Road Summit Lookout
- Arrowtown
- Gibbston Valley
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy
- Lake Hayes
- Nevis Bungy