Experience Cardrona Alpine Resort NZ

Cardrona is great for beginners, with a specialised beginners’ area, First Timer Packages, and welcoming instructors ready to help you with your first slides on snow. Cardrona also has great progressive terrain, so when you’ve completed your first day, upskilling is a breeze. 

Directions to Cardrona from Queenstown Airport: Drive towards Cromwell but turn off at Crown Range Road. You’ll drive up and over the range, before reaching the small village of Cardrona, featuring a historic hotel (pub) and quaint general store. Continue driving through Cardrona village centre before reaching the turnoff and signposted Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Cardrona and Treble Cone host a variety of events throughout the season, including ski and snowboard world cups, freeride events, terrain park jams, and fun family activities. Check the events calendar for the latest information and dates for both winter and summer seasons.

If you’re a comfortable skier or snowboarder, you should try exploring both Cardrona and Treble Cone on a dual mountain multi-day pass. You can choose up to 7 days and split your time across both mountains however you like. If you’re new to snow sports, we recommend a First Timer Package at Cardrona which is the best introduction to skiing or snowboarding.

Still not sure what pass is best for you? Read our guide to choosing a lift pass to help you decide and get the most out of your ski holiday!

You can contact our guest services team, who can defer your pass to our next open day or refund you if you can’t make the new date.  Contact us here.