Two skiers and a snowboarder descend a wide, untouched powder slope at Cardrona, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and dramatic alpine scenery under a cloud-filled sky.

Event

Welcome to Winter '25

You’re invited to go big. Get amongst NZ’s biggest playground and kick off winter with live music and maybe even first laps in 150ha of fresh terrain in Soho Basin.

Date & Time28 June 2025, Lifts spinning at 8:30am, free music from 11am
LocatedCardrona Alpine Resort
Poster for Cardrona Alpine Resort's Welcome to Winter event on Saturday June 28.

You're invited to go big

Get amongst NZ’s biggest playground and kick off winter with our free event, featuring live music and all-day après. Bring your mates and your best dance moves – music is running from 11am with no fee for entry.

You won't want to miss this lineup:

  • Live music from headline acts: P.Digsss, Sweet Mix Kids, Powder Chutes

  • Sets from local legends: Superficial, Instant Referral, Currently on Stage

  • Acoustic goodness from: Juno, Abby Stang, Ruby Smith

The mountain and lifts open from 8.30am. If you’d like to ski or ride, grab your lift pass here, and lock in some early-season laps!

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What to expect on the slopes

Snow Report

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Fuelling your adventure

Cafés & Restaurants

The cherry on top of your ski experience

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