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Ski & Snowboard Season Passes

Skip the end-of-day drama and ski it all. With 150ha of new terrain and access to NZ's biggest ski resort, a Season Pass is the only way to keep the good times rolling—no looming home-time, no mountain meltdowns.

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Lock in our lowest price!

Winter '25 season passes are released in drops, each offering a limited number of passes before we reach our standard in-season pricing. Secure yours early to lock in the best value!

Third Drop

Season Pass

Unlimited Season Pass

$ 1,545

$ 1,795

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  • Access 1000ha at Cardrona & Treble Cone

  • The most flexible pass to ride all season

  • Sold in four drops (buy early to save more!)

  • No blackout dates

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Cardrona Only

Season Pass

Saver Season Pass

$ 1,095

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  • Access to Cardrona’s five basins and 615ha 

  • Ski or ride Cardrona only and save 

  • Sold in drops (buy early to save more!)

  • Blackout dates apply

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Season Pass Info

Ready to enjoy an extra 150ha of new terrain?

In 2025, we’ll be skiing and snowboarding in Soho Basin! A brand-new 6-seater detachable Doppelmayr chairlift is being installed ready to open for Winter 2025. The Soho Basin Express will open up playful terrain, awesome snow, amazing steep stuff, and heaps to explore.

Pay a $100 deposit to lock in your Cardrona x Treble Cone Season Pass. The remaining balance will be equally split across four equal monthly payments, January - April.

Unlimited: For those who want to ski at Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Field, whenever and however often you want. This pass gives unlimited access across the season. The earlier you buy the more you will save.

Saver: Best value for skiers or boarders who only want to ski Cardrona and are happy to take a break during peak and school holiday periods (blackout period: June 30 - July 11, 2025) . Buy early, as this pass is only available to purchase until April 28.

Our Unlimited Season Pass holders get access to a Real Rewards card from our friends at RealNZ. This gives access to up to 50% off RealNZ experiences.

Pricing Breakdown

Interest-free payment plans: Secure your Winter ‘25 Season Pass with a $100 deposit and pay the rest later! Learn more

Age groups

These prices won't last!

Adult:

18 - 64 years

Child:

6 - 17 years

Student:

NZ / AUS Full-time

Senior:

65 - 74 years

Drop One

Sold Out

$1,395

Save $400

$379

Save $240

N/A

O'Week Sale Feb 2025

$779

Save $370

Drop Two

Sold Out

$1,495

Save $300

$419

Save $200

$849

Save $300

$849

Save $300

Drop Three

Selling Fast!

$1,545

Save $250

$449

Save $170

$899

Save $250

$899

Save $250

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Drop Four

Final Release

$1,795

$619

$1,149

$1,149

Voted as NZ's two favourite ski areas in 2023

And we are pretty darned chuffed about it.

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Frequently
Asked Questions

The tentative season dates for Winter '25 are:

  • ‍Cardrona: June 14 – October 5

  • Treble Cone: June 27 – September 28

An Unlimited Season Pass is the most flexible pass to ski and ride any day of the season at Cardrona and Treble Cone, plus benefits on and off the mountain.

A Saver Season Pass allows you to ski and ride at Cardrona only, any day of the season, excluding the blackout period from June 30 - July 11, 2025.

Nope, you can just turn up; we've already accounted for you being here even if we are sold out of day passes.

Yep. An Unlimited Season Pass means all-winter access to NZ's biggest alpine playground (Cardrona and Treble Cone), zero blackout dates, and no crying in the car park when the lifts close.

Come on up! We have already accounted for you being up the mountain.

To secure your pass, you’ll need to pay a $100 deposit upfront. The remaining balance will be equally split into the time between when you paid and the start of the season. You’ll be contacted with your payment dates when you pay your deposit.

Not only do you get 10% off Cardrona retail items in-store and 25% off heli-skiing with Harris Mountains Heli-Ski*, but you also get RealNZ Rewards, which include*:

  • $30 Walter Peak Farm Tour adult // $10 farm tour child

  • $30 Walter Peak Eco Experience adult // $10 eco experience child

  • $60 Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch or Dinner with a cruise aboard the Spirit of Queenstown adult // $30 lunch or dinner child

  • $75 Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch or Dinner with a cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw adult // $37.50 lunch or dinner child

  • Additional $5 one-way bike transfer on the TSS Earnslaw or Spirit of Queenstown, bike only (additional $10 return)

50% discount on the following:

  • TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruise

  • Spirit of Queenstown Cruise

  • Te Anau Glowworm Caves (from Te Anau)

  • Milford Sound Day Cruises (from Milford Sound)

  • Cardrona Mountain Carting (summer)

  • Cardrona Alpine Gondola Ride - sightseeing (summer)

25% discount on the following:

  • Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruises (from Manapouri)

  • Stewart Island Ferries, Village & Bays Tours and Ulva Island Explorer

  • Queenstown Rafting trips

*T&C's apply, please contact Harris Mountain Heliski for more details. *Please note: All benefits are exclusive to the pass holder and are applicable only to regular adult, child or o-week student unlimited season passes, excluding saver season passes.

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