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Wānaka & Queenstown Skiing

Cardrona & Treble Cone Mountain Info

What you need to know about our two ski areas

Cardrona Alpine Resort

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Ski and ride NZ's biggest ski resort

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Over 600ha of skiable terrain

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World-class snow sports school

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The home of park and pipe action

Skier racing down a groomed slope at Cardrona Alpine Resort with a stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains, while another skier performs an aerial trick in the distance above a large snow jump.

About Cardrona

  • Highest lifted point: 1860m 

  • Over 600ha of terrain across 5 basins

  • 47 groomable runs

  • 6 chairlifts, 3 carpets, 1 T-bar & 1 platter tow

  • 5 terrain parks

2025 Winter Season Dates (tentative):

  • Cardrona: June 14 – October 5

  • Treble Cone: June 28 – September 28

2024/ 25 Summer Season Dates & Opening Hours (Cardrona Only):

December 14, 2024 – March 2, 2025 (closed Christmas Day).

Half-day passes are valid from 1pm to close.

  • Off-peak:

    • 14 – 24 December, 2024 & 21 January – 2 March, 2025

    • Open 5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)

    • 10am – 4pm (Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)

    • TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm

  • Peak

    • 26 December, 2024 – 20 January, 2025

    • Open 7 days a week

    • 10am – 5pm (Saturday - Thursday)

    • TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm

  • Base Area Elevation: 1,670m (5,479ft)

  • Highest Lifted Point: 1,860m (6,102ft)

  • Vertical Rise: 600m (1,969ft)

Average Annual Snowfall: 2.9m – snowmaking supplements natural snow in the Main, Captain’s, Arcadia & Valley View basins.

Cardrona boasts over 600 hectares of terrain, with plenty to offer for all abilities.

With the introduction of Soho in 2025, Cardrona becomes the largest ski resort in New Zealand.

  • 25% Beginner

  • 25% Intermediate

  • 30% Advanced

  • 20% Expert

We welcome our adaptive guests, with many facilities to help you enjoy the mountain, including:

  • Priority parking

  • Accessible toilets in Base Café

  • Accessible food and beverage at Base Area (Base Bar, Base Cafe & The Lounge)

  • Wheelchair available at Captain's Pizzeria for ski-in/ ski-out adaptive guests

  • Sightseeing is available via McDougall's Chondola (in gondola cabins)

  • Adaptive rental equipment

  • Adaptive ski/ snowboard programme with qualified instructors and volunteer support

Fuelling Your Adventure

Cafés & Restaurants

Eggs benedict with bacon and micro greens delicately placed on top of the hollandaise sauce.

Food & Beverage

The Mezz

Famous for: Eggs bene and fondue Fridays

Location: Upstairs above Base Café

Opening hours: Open from 7.30am

A bowl of freshly made noodles with an entree and two drinks.

Food & Beverage

Noodle Bar

Famous for: Asian-inspired deliciousness

Location: Upstairs from Ski Kindy & The Den

Opening hours: 10am - 3.30pm

A selection of delicious pizzas and fries.

Food & Beverage

Captain's Pizzeria

Famous for: Pizza by the slice

Location: Captain's Basin - ski in via Highway 89

Opening hours: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Two friends stop for some drinks at Lil Meg, Cardrona.

Food & Beverage

Little Meg

Famous for: The fastest coffee

Location: By the Valley View carpark

Opening hours: Open from 8am

A group of friends laugh and chat as they eat lunch at Cardrona.

Food & Beverage

The Lounge

Famous for: Pastries and mulled wine

Location: Base Area across the courtyard

Opening hours: 8am - 4.30pm

A lady selects food from a range of cabinet at Cardrona.

Food & Beverage

Base Café

Famous for: Mountain meals that fuel you up

Location: Downstairs in the main Base Building

Opening hours: Open from 8am

A barista makes a coffee at Cardrona.

Food & Beverage

Base Bar

Famous for: Delicious allergen-conscious options

Location: Between Base Café and rentals

Opening hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm

Two people wait for a hot drink at the Vista Bar, Cardrona.

Food & Beverage

Vista Bar

Famous for: Mumm champagne on a beanbag

Location: Top of McDougall's Chondola

Opening hours: 10.30am - 3.30pm

The famous Carol from Carol's ice cream shop gives a colourful ice cream to a customer.

Food & Beverage

Carol’s

Famous for: Real fruit ice cream inspired by our flamboyant friend Carol Little

Location: Cardrona Courtyard

Opening hours: Changes daily

Cardrona Basins

Trail Map for the Main Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Main Basin

Our Main Basin offers 9 trails for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, 7 inviting cafes, and a dedicated Beginners’ Area. The Main Basin is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks and halfpipes, with 5 progressive parks, 2 pipes, and 1 Big Air jump.

Trail Map for the Arcadia basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Arcadia Basin

Arcadia is known for its diverse and challenging terrain, featuring 8 thrilling trails for intermediate to expert skiers. The chutes are highly favoured on a powder day and face east, making them among the very first runs to catch the morning sun.

Trail Map for the Captains Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Captain's Basin

With 11 trails ranging from beginner to expert, Captain’s Basin offers wide undulating terrain ranging from beginner to expert, all serviced by the Captain's Express chairlift and complemented by the convenient ski-in Captain's Pizzeria.

Trail Map for the Valley View Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Valley View Basin

A favourite among Queenstown and Wānaka locals, Valley View Basin features a mix of fun intermediate to expert trails, challenging off-piste terrain, and quick bites at Little Meg Café. Valley View also has its very own car park. More time on the slopes, less time in your car.

Trail Map for the Willows Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Willow's Basin

Located on the southern face looking towards Whakatipu Basin, Willow's features two expansive bowls with rolling intermediate and advanced terrain. Serviced by the Willow’s Quad, this playful terrain is one of our best-kept secrets.

Treble Cone Ski Area

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South Island's longest run

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Longest vertical rise

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Legendary off-piste terrain

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Unrivalled Views

A skier carves through fresh snow on a steep slope, creating a spray of powder. The background features stunning mountain ranges and a serene lake under a clear sky.

About Treble Cone

  • 550ha of skiable terrain

  • 22 groomable trails

  • 2 chairlifts

  • 4km long run

  • Summit slopes accessed by hike

2025 Winter Season Dates (tentative):

  • Treble Cone: June 28 – September 28

  • Cardrona: June 14 – October 5

  • Summit Elevation: 2,088m (6,850ft)

  • Lift Elevation: 1,960m (6,430ft)

  • Base Elevation: 1,260m (4,110ft)

  • Lift Serviced Vertical Drop: 700m (2,321ft)

  • 10% Beginner

  • 30% Intermediate

  • 40% Advanced

  • 20% Expert

Fuelling Your Adventure

Cafés & Restaurants

A picnic table with beers and pizza at the Altitude bar, Treble Cone.

Food & Beverage

Altitude Bar

Famous for: Craft beers and pizza with a view

Location: The top of Home Basin Express

Opening hours: 10.30am - 3pm

A bowl of fries with gravy and cheese on the top.

Food & Beverage

TC Bar

Famous for: Espresso coffee, beverages & snacks

Location: In the base building

Opening hours: 8am - 4pm

A person eats a plate of salad and BBQ meat at Treble Cone.

Food & Beverage

The Southern BBQ

Famous for: Meats cooked low and slow

Location: In the base building

Opening hours: 11am - 3pm

A person picks up a chicken wrap cut in half from a metal plate.

Food & Beverage

Grab & Go

Famous for: Pies, fries and chicken tenders

Location: In the base building

Opening hours: 8am - 3.30pm

Treble Cone Basins

Trail Map for the Main Basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Home Basin

With a 6-seater lift and full facilities, TC’s Home Basin is home to some of NZ’s longest groomed runs and a perfect split of intermediate and advanced terrain. It also offers arguably NZ’s most scenic Beginners’ Area, serviced by a platter lift. The basin's views of Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps make every run memorable.

Trail Map for the Saddle basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Saddle Basin

The Saddle Basin is the home of New Zealand powder day fervour. It’s an intermediate to advanced riders' paradise, featuring great snow, iconic runs, and the badge-of-honour Summit Slopes. The basin offers both pristine resort skiing and exciting backcountry gateway opportunities.

Trail Map for the Matukituki Basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Matukituki Basin

Matukituki Basin offers a diverse mix of challenging off-piste terrain, along with a range of intermediate runs for riders looking to push their skills. The area features incredible viewpoints overlooking the Matukituki Valley, making it a must-visit spot for those seeking both adventure and stunning scenery.

Trail Map for the Motatapu Basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Motatapu Basin

The Motatapu Basin offers some of the most challenging in-bounds terrain in New Zealand, with varied slopes and exciting obstacles. It’s bucket list terrain for expert skiers and snowboarders, best known for its expansive open rolling terrain that leads into steep, complex chutes and tight couloirs.

Frequently
Asked Questions

Collect your ski pass from our pick-up kiosks. You’ll find them on-mountain in our ticketing office and outside our retail store or pick your pass up before you head up here at our town locations.

Definitely! If you’re time-savvy, you might like to pick up your passes, get fitted for rentals, and pick them up at our town locations before you head up the mountain. That way, when you arrive at the Base Building, you can head right onto the snow, or into the café for a coffee! (priorities, right?)

Yes, pre-booking the bus service is essential to ensure you secure a spot and avoid disappointment! Booking in advance helps manage capacity and guarantees your place on the bus, making your trip to the mountain smooth and stress-free.

Half day passes are subject to capacity and will be available for the afternoon only, from 12.30pm to 4pm.

You can contact our guest services team, who can defer your pass to our next open day or refund you if you can’t make the new date.  Contact us here.

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.

Yes – we have a ‘Chondola’ which is fitted with gondola cabins, perfect for sightseers who want to access the top of the mountain.

At Cardrona, we offer many facilities for wheelchair users and other adaptive guests, like priority parking, accessible toilets in Base Café, Accessible food and beverages at Base Area, including GF/vegetarian/vegan options. Wheelchair available at Captain's Pizzeria for ski-in/ski-out adaptive guests. Sightseeing is available via McDougall's Chondola in gondola cabins. Adaptive rental equipment, and adaptive ski/snowboard programmes with qualified instructors and volunteer support.

Absolutely, Treble Cone offers an uncrowded beginners’ area serviced by a platter lift – probably the best view from a beginners’ area in the country! We have a qualified Snow Sports School who can help you pick up confidence to tackle the rest of the mountain.

Every season, Treble Cone employs international experts to teach guests of all abilities how to ski and snowboard. Treble Cone offers Private Lessons only, so you can address exactly what you want to work on and progress faster.

If you're looking for somewhere to store your ski or snowboard equipment, clothing or valuables this winter, we have a range of storage options to keep your gear safe!

Ski Concierge

Ski Concierge is a great option if you're renting ski or snowboard gear from Cardrona for more than one day! If you've got a multi-day ski or snowboard rental, you can drop your gear into Ski Concierge at the end of the day, where it'll be stored and ready for you to collect the next day. Ski Concierge is in the rentals department and will store skis and snowboards – you'll need to take your boots home with you. It's included in the price of your multi-day rental – just to make things easier for you! Any unclaimed skis, snowboards or boots will be dropped back to Rentals each day at 10am. 

  • 8am - 10am for pick-ups 

  • 2.30pm - 4.30pm for drop-offs 

Single Day Bag Storage 

If you're just here for a single day and want to stow a few small things, we have three storage options to keep you covered: 

  • Free to use, unsecured cubbies in Rentals 

  • Free to use, unsecured cubbies under the seats in Base Café 

  • Overnight options are available in our long-term storage area (see below) from 12pm - 11am 

  • Day lockers are available to rent on the mountain, on the day

Long-Term Storage 

Upstairs from Slopeside Guest Services, you can choose from day-long, overnight (12pm to 11am), 5-day or season-long options. Lockers are ski sized with boot dryers. You can hire double or family-sized ski lockers on the mountain with your RFID MyCard. Single-day double and 4-person ski locker rental also includes overnight storage. 

There are just 40 double and 20 4-person ski lockers available for season-long rent, so get in quick to book your locker!

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