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One-on-one lessons built around you

Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Private ski and snowboard lessons give you dedicated time with an instructor, focused entirely on your goals. You decide how the lesson runs, whether that’s building confidence, refining technique, or focus on the skills that matter most to you.

Private lessons are popular and often sell out during peak periods, so we recommend booking early.

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One-on-one coaching

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Priority lift access

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Experienced instructors

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Flexible lesson lengths

Private Lessons

Find the perfect lesson for you

Whether you want a focused one-on-one lesson, a premium experience for two, or a family premium lesson for four, we have private lessons to suit every guest and every level of experience.

Cardrona

Private Lesson

$ 255

Adult price starting from

  • Customised coaching for all ability levels

  • Priority lift access

  • Flexible lesson durations

  • Add-on friends and family for a discounted rate

Treble Cone

Private Lesson

$ 390

Adult prices starting from

  • For guests looking to progress further and explore more challenging terrain.

  • One-on-one instruction

  • Priority lift access

  • Tailored progression for confident skiers and riders

Cardrona

Under 5's Private Lesson

$ 129

Prices starting from

  • Instructors skilled in early childhood learning

  • One-on-one environment

  • 1 hour on-snow lesson

  • Free lift pass for under 5's

Premium

Full Day Lesson (For 2 People)

Premium Private Experience

$ 1,599

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  • Concierge-style coaching tailored to your goals

  • Price includes two people

  • Priority lift access throughout the day

  • Private locker, table reservation at The Mezz or Noodle Bar, priority car park guaranteed

Premium

Full Day Lesson (For 4 People)

Premium Family Private

$ 1,399

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  • Dedicated family-focused coaching tailored to your group

  • Pricing includes up to four people

  • Priority lift access throughout the day

  • Private locker and concierge style experience

Premium

Full Day Coaching (For 2 People)

Performance Private

$ 1,399

Price per adult

  • Full day of performance-focussed coaching

  • Qualified trainer guaranteed

  • 6hrs performance-focused on-snow coaching

  • Add on friends or family for discounted rate

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Why is a Private Lesson is right for you?

Private lessons are perfect for anyone who wants focused, one-on-one coaching tailored exactly to their goals. Whether you’re a first timer finding your feet or a confident skier or rider refining advanced skills, your instructor builds the session around you - your ability, your experience, and what will make the biggest difference to your day on the mountain.

With a private lesson, the time is yours. You can progress at your own pace, build confidence, have fun and focus on exactly what will help you improve each run. Many guests choose to book a private lesson early in their holiday so the rest of their trip feels smoother, easier, and more enjoyable.

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What's Included

Private Lessons

Take a private lesson at either Cardrona or Treble Cone for the ultimate progression.

You’ll enjoy:

  • A one-on-one learning environment

  • Coaching tailored specifically to you

  • Clear, practical guidance you can use immediately

  • Priority chairlift access

  • The flexibility to work on exactly what you want, no compromises

  • An instructor matched to suit your skillset

  • The option to add friends or family at a discounted rate

  • A free lift pass for under 5’s

Available at Cardrona and Treble Cone, private lessons offer the ultimate progression experience. Fun, personalised, efficient, and built entirely around you.

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Premium Private Lessons

Premium Private Lessons go beyond coaching, creating a seamless mountain experience from first lift to last run.

Premium Experience (for 2 people): A concierge-style experience for pairs who want priority access and personalised service throughout the day. Includes a table reservation and a priority car park. (Available at Cardrona only).

Premium Performance Private (for 2 people). World-class coaching from qualified trainer, designed to help you increase your performance, or get you ready for your next exam. (Choose Cardrona or Treble Cone).

Premium Family Private (for 4 people): A tailored experience combining private coaching with added convenience and flexibility. (Choose Cardrona or Treble Cone).

What’s included:

  • Bespoke concierge-style planning before your lesson

  • Priority chairlift access

  • Priority access through rentals

  • Private locker (Premium Experience or Premium Family only)

  • Add-on friends & family at a discounted rate (Premium Family or Performance private only)

"One of the best days on skis I've ever had"

Just had one of the best days ever. My instructor, G, was absolutely superb. I learned so much and improved out of sight. One of the best days on skis I've ever had anywhere. No. Actually, it was the best day.

Allan Beever

"Give him instructor of the year!"

My trip was amazing!!!! I learnt to snowboard with an instructor named Brad. Give him instructor of the year! The experience was amazing and we deeply appreciate the time and care taken in maintaining the snowfields.

Jensen

"Went over and above"

Amazing place. We loved our private instructor. He went over and above!

Kate Gubanyi

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Book early to avoid missing out

Private lessons are in high demand and sell out quickly during peak periods. If you’ve skied or ridden with an instructor before, make sure to request them by name when booking to continue building that relationship.

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Frequently
Asked Questions

Because kids and adults learn to ski or snowboard differently, we recommend taking separate lessons – but we can run them at the same time so you all start and end together!

We recommend booking a week before your desired lesson to ensure you secure your date, time and preferred instructor. At the very latest we require booking the night before. 

We offer private lessons for under 5s in both skiing and snowboarding. Under 5s Lessons are available daily - we recommend booking in advance, but last minute spots may be available. Pop in and see us in the Childcare Centre, call +64 3419 9134 or email skikindy.bookings@cardrona.com to check availability.

Premium Experience Private Lessons are for two people minimum, whereas Premium Family Private Lessons are for four people minimum.

Private lesson bookings can be rescheduled or refunded at no charge with more than 24 hours notice.

There will be a 50% charge for private lesson bookings that are cancelled between 2 and 24 hours before the scheduled lesson start time.   

No refunds will be given if the private lesson booking is cancelled less than 2 hours before the scheduled start time or in a “no-show” situation. 

Yes, if your child is under 5 years old, their pass is completely free! But all guests still require a pass to access the lifts -book online and visit one of our ticket offices to collect your pass.

Aim to arrive at the private lesson flag around 10 minutes before your lesson. If you need rentals you will need plenty of time to be fitted with your equipment before this. Aim to arrive at our on mountain Rental shop at least one hour before your lesson start time.

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