Hints and Tips

What's On at Cardrona & Treble Cone

Discover the latest events, activities, weather and more at Cardrona and Treble Cone. There's always something exciting happening on the mountains!

Eleanor Stephens

Last updated 10 July

Final week of NZ school holidays

It’s the final week of the NZ school holidays, and the mountain is buzzing! That means more hustle and bustle around the place, so here are a few pro tips to help you win the school holiday game (and maybe avoid a tantrum or two). Hot tips for a smooth holiday:

  • Sort your passes and rentals in town before you head up, especially if you’re catching the bus. Then you can head right to the slopes when you arrive- future you will thank you. See our town locations here.  

  • Thinking about Treble Cone? Now’s the perfect time; all lifts are spinning, and First Timer Lessons are running.  Plus you won’t find a better view to wobble in front of). 

  • Park at Valley View if it’s spinning! If you’re an intermediate skier/boarder, you can save the last couple of kilometres up the mountain road and hit the slopes immediately. See trail map here. 

  • Our Ski Kindy still has space these holidays, so drop the littlies off, and we can take care of the fun. Ski lessons can be part of the package, so you can ski or ride, knowing your kids are having the best time ever. Book here.  

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Weather Forecast 

  • Friday & Saturday: Mild temps, with some snow forecast for Friday night.  

  • Sunday: Chillier, but clearer. Layer up and pack the sunnies.  

(Check the full mountain forecast here.)

Events

Piki Maunga Rangatahi (Big Mountain Youth): Our future big-mountain stars throw down in Captains Basin—single run, big energy.

Where: Cardrona

When: Saturday from 9am

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Butterbean Community Coaching Weekends: Free confidence-boosting sessions for rangatahi all weekend. Apply for the programme here. Where: Cardrona When: Saturday + Sunday

Food & Beverage Tips

Noodle Bar Highlight: Looking for a quiet corner to fuel up or a scenic spot for your breakfast? The new Noodle Bar is your new best friend.

The Mezz is now bookable: Book a table online, skip the lunchtime scramble. Book here!

Little Meg (at the Valley View car park) is your shortcut to a great time if you want to beat the morning rush. There if you need a quick coffee, pie or cheeky après beer.

Treble Cone is now offering poke bowls and BBQ on Saturdays for delicious fuel between hot laps.

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Terrain Parks

All the hits: 

  • Open: Baby Bucks, McPark, Antlers Alley, Little Bucks, Big Bucks 

  • NEW: Jumps 0 and 1 are now open in Big Bucks. More airtime, more playground.

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