Ski and ride NZ’s largest
Skiing & Snowboarding At Cardrona & Treble Cone
Cardrona
Ski and ride NZ's biggest
Discover the ultimate alpine playground at Cardrona, where wide-open trails meet challenging chutes, and beginners thrive alongside world-class athletes. With daily operations from 9am to 4pm there’s always time for one more run. Our unique ‘Chondola’, four chairlifts, and diverse terrain make every day an adventure. Whether you're carving, cruising, or catching air, Cardrona has it all.
McDougall’s Express Chondola
McDougall’s Express is your gateway to the entire mountain, combining 8-person gondola cabins and 6-seater chairs, ride to the summit in under 4 minutes. Located right next to the Base area, it’s New Zealand’s first gondola-style lift and opens up access to Cardrona’s wide beginner trails and diverse terrain. From here, the whole mountain is yours to explore.
Whitestar Express Quad
Whitestar Express is your gateway to New Zealand’s top freestyle snowboarding and skiing, offering prime access to the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest terrain park. Catch world-class riders in action or carve down blue trails that lead to epic freeride terrain in Arcadia Chutes.
Captain’s Express Quad
Captain’s Express takes you to the wide, open trails and incredible off-piste terrain of Captain’s Basin, home to some of New Zealand’s best snow. After a day of freeriding, unwind with a fresh pizza and craft beer at Captain’s Pizzeria on the sun-soaked deck.
Valley View Quad
Valley View Quad is where the locals ride, offering early access to fun intermediate trails and challenging off-piste runs below Cardrona’s Base. Start your day here and grab a quick coffee or snack at Little Meg Café before hitting the lifts.
Learners Area
Our Beginners' Area is set amongst our gentlest slopes and features three learner conveyors, including a kids' conveyor by the base for the littlest skiers and snowboarders. The main area boasts two more, with a covered tunnel on the long Learner Conveyor to keep you warm and dry.
Cardrona Parks
Cardrona is home to four of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and best terrain parks. Whether you are skiing, riding or spectating, Cardrona’s terrain parks have something for everyone, including the only full-size Superpipe and World Cup slopestyle course in Australasia.
Soho
Soho is Cardrona’s newest terrain, open Winter 2025. Take the brand new high speed chairlift to access Soho Basin’s playful terrain, awesome snow, amazing steep stuff, and heaps to explore!
Treble Cone
For the vert and the views!
At Treble Cone, adventure awaits with steep chutes, expansive off-piste terrain, and breathtaking views of Lake Wānaka. Whether you're carving down rugged slopes or tackling powder-filled turns, Treble Cone offers some of New Zealand’s most thrilling skiing and snowboarding experiences. Open daily from 9am to 4pm, our varied terrain ensures there's always a new challenge to conquer. Experience the raw beauty and adrenaline of Treble Cone, where every run is a journey.
Home Basin Express
Home Basin Express is your entry to green, blue and red trails in the Home and Saddle Basins as you soak in stunning views of Lake Wānaka. Don’t miss Altitude Bar at the top of the lift, it’s the highest-altitude craft beer you can get!
Saddle Basin Quad
From the top of Home Basin, take the Saddle track to the Saddle Basin Quad, your lift to advanced and expert terrain, like the powdery Summit Slopes and notorious Motatapu Chutes.
Nice ‘n’ Easy Platter
Take it easy on TC’s conveyor, the Nice ‘n’ Easy Platter, conveniently located next to the Base Area. It helps you find your feet, or skis on the slopes before you progress to the chairlift.
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Lessons
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