Two red gondolas glide along cables above a rugged alpine landscape at Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand. The distant mountain ranges create a scenic backdrop under a clear sky.

Enjoy Cardrona’s scenic mountain views

Cardrona Sightseeing Passes

Cardrona’s mountain-top views are unmissable. Whether you’re visiting in summer or winter, catch a gondola cabin to the top, look out at the stunning mountain vistas of the Southern Alps, and take advantage of the perfect photo opportunities.

Sightseeing Pass

Get a single uplift in a gondola cabin for access to trails with unmissable alpine views. Kids under 6yrs ride free! 

Adult

Lift Pass

Sightseeing Pass

$ 35

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  • Enjoy epic views from Cardrona's summit

  • One ride on the McDougall’s Chondola

  • Travel by comfortable gondola cabin

  • Available for Cardrona only

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Child

Lift Pass

Sightseeing Pass

$ 25

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  • Enjoy epic views from Cardrona's summit

  • One ride on the McDougall’s Chondola

  • Travel by comfortable gondola cabin

  • Available for Cardrona only

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A lady rides a swing at the top of the Cardrona ski field.

What's Included

Sightseeing Pass

Ride in a gondola cabin to the top of Mt Cardrona and experience this incredible alpine environment.

  • 360-degree views of the Southern Alps

  • Sit on the picture-perfect Cardrona Swing

  • On bright, clear days, you might see all the way to Aoraki Mount Cook

  • Catch a return gondola to the base if sightseeing only

  • Reach the summit in under 4 minutes

  • Panoramic views of Queenstown and Lake Whakatipu

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"Great day out and fantastic views!"

We went for the walking trails. I took a chair from the resort base and walked around the tops. Best views by far and great watching the bikes and carts. Staff were friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Highly recommend.

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Snow-capped mountains for as far as the eye can see at the top of the Cardrona ski field.

Frequently
Asked Questions

McDougall’s Chondola takes around four minutes to reach the top of Cardrona.

It always helps to bring a bag with water, sunscreen and windproof/waterproof layers for a day riding at Cardrona. Mountain conditions can change rapidly and it always helps to be prepared.

Definitely! At base, you’ll find rentals, a workshop, medical centre, and The Lounge, our food and beverage outlet offering barista coffee, cabinet and hot food, as well as local wines and craft beers to celebrate the end of the hike.

The gondola only runs during the summer mountain biking season. This year, the season is:  December 14, 2024 - March 2, 2025.

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Shuttles, busses, and directions for getting here

Transport

Make your travel easy and sustainable by catching the free mountain road shuttles or our bookable bus service.

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Fuelling your adventure

Cafés & Restaurants

The cherry on top of your ski experience

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