A skier carves through the freshly groomed snow at Cardrona, with the sun rising over the distant mountains, casting a golden light on the slopes as snow sprays up behind them.

Winter 2026 season

Hours of Operation

Find operating hours for Cardrona and Treble Cone, including lifts, rentals, guest services, lessons and more. Hours vary by season, resort and service. Please check the relevant section below before your visit.

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Hours of operation

Cardrona

The tentative season dates for Winter 2026 are June 13 – October 11.

In winter, Cardrona is open from 8.30am - 4.00pm, every day (weather dependent).

If conditions allow, lifts are turning from 8.30am - 4.00pm.

Lift times may vary depending on weather, make sure to check the snow report before you head up.

You can pick up rentals on-mountain from 8.00am and return them before 4.30pm. If you have your rentals for consecutive days, you may take them home with you or store them at ski concierge overnight.

  • Noodle Bar: 7.30am - 4.00pm

  • The Mezz: 10.30am - 3.30pm

  • Captains Pizzeria: 9.30am - 3.30pm

  • Little Meg: 8.00am - 3.00pm

  • The Lounge: 8.00am - 4.30pm

  • Base Café: 8.00am - 4.30pm

  • Base Bar: 7.30am - 4.30pm

  • Vista Bar: 10.30am - 3.30pm

  • Carol's: 11am - 4.20pm (weather permitting)

Café and restaurant operating days vary throughout the season and are subject to weather and demand.

Our Ski Kindy is open every day of the season, as long as the mountain is not closed. Drop kids off any time from 8.30am and pick them up before 4.15pm.

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Hours of operation

Treble Cone

The tentative season dates for Winter 2026 are June 27 – September 27.

Treble Cone is open from 8.30am - 4.00pm, every day of the season (weather dependent).

If conditions allow, lifts are turning from 8.30am - 4.00pm.

Lift times may vary depending on weather, make sure to check the snow report before you head up.

You can pick up rentals on-mountain from 8.00am and return them before 4.30pm. If you have your rentals for consecutive days, you may take them home with you or store them at ski concierge overnight.

  • Altitude Bar: 10.30am - 3.00pm (weather permitting)

  • TC Bar: 11.00am - 4.00pm

  • TC Café: 8.00am - 4.00pm

Café and restaurant operating days vary throughout the season and are subject to weather and demand.

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Off-Mountain Locations

Wānaka

Queenstown

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Cardrona x Treble Cone

Contact Centre

Our call centre team can assist with all Cardrona and Treble Cone enquiries before and during the winter season.

  • In-season hours: 7.00am – 7.00pm, 7 days a week

  • Pre-season hours: 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday

Phone: 0800 440 800

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What to expect on the slopes

Snow Report

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