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Cardrona Alpine Resort

 
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29, January 2010
 

Cardrona is in...
WANAKA SKI REGION

In the Southern Lakes you are spoilt for choice.. so why choose Cardrona?

SNOW, SNOW, SNOW

Cardrona is renowned for having some of the most reliable snow conditions in the region.  Thanks to our high elevation and south facing location, our snow is dry and plentiful.  

QUEENSTOWN OR WANAKA – IT’S YOUR CHOICE

Cardrona is nestled in the heart of the Southern Lakes an easy drive from the laid back town of Wanaka or the hustle & bustle of Queenstown!   It’s your choice!
Cardrona is an easy 45mins drive from Queenstown Airport or a 35 min drive from Wanaka.

BIG IS BEAUTIFUL!

Cardrona is the largest Ski Area in the Queenstown region and the second largest in the Southern Lakes.  We’re installing a new lift for 2010 which takes are our total number of chairlifts to four – this is the most in the South Island!   With so much terrain on offer you’ll be spoilt for choice!

CARDRONA PARKS NZ

Cardrona has the most extensive Terrain Park & Half Pipe facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.  3 Terrain Parks, a Gravity Cross & up to 3 Half Pipe’s including a 22 ft Olympic Superpipe.

THE FAMILY FAVOURITE

At Cardrona we’ve been looking after little snow lovers for decades.  We have 4 Kids Center’s; the Cardrona Nursery & Ski Kindy for those aged 3 months – 4 years and the Archway Westside & Eastside for 5 – 14year olds.  Cardrona is a place where kids LOVE to be abandoned by their parents!   Or ski as a family and explore the purpose built Family Fun Zone! 

FUN & FRIENDY

Cardrona is a place where people just keep coming back!  Why… well our crazy colourful base area makes a trip to Cardrona especially memorable & our team of knowledgeable staff are on hand to make things EASY.  But most of all our slopes make a day on the snow FUN!  75% Beginner & Intermediate terrain spread over wide open bowls, 25% for advanced in challenging chutes and drop offs and Terrain Parks & Halfpipes for the freestylers!

EXTENSIVE FACILITIES

• Ski & Snowboard School
• On mountain Ski & Snowboard Rental
• 5 Cafes including our famous Captains Pizzeria and the Noodle Bar
• A snow shop for all your on-snow needs
• On-mountain accommodation in 15 ski in ski out apartments
 

Cardrona Mountain Info

Dates and Hours Terrain
Season 26 June - 12 October
Operating Hours 8.45am 4pm daily
*dates and hours are subject to change
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
55%
Advanced
20%
Prices Valid Until: 12 October 2010
  Child Youth Student Adult Senior Family
Day Pass   $44 $70 $89 $47  
½ Day Pass   $36 $58 $65    
Learner Lift            
Beginner Package       $105 (lift, lesson, hire)
Full Ski Hire   $34   $44    
Full Board Hire   $34   $44    
Childcare Full Day: $79 Half Day: $58    

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Snow reports and webcam will be live when the season opens in early June.

Contact Information
Phone +64 3 443 7411
Alternate Phone +64 3 443-7341
Fax +64 3 443-8818
Postal Address P.O.Box 117
City Wanaka
Email info@cardrona.com
Web http://www.cardrona.com