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Shuttles, busses, and directions for getting here

Getting to Cardrona and Treble Cone

Make your travel easy and sustainable by catching the free mountain road shuttles or our bookable bus services from Queenstown and Wānaka

Bus Service

Staying in Queenstown or Wānaka? We operate a convenient bus service with multiple pickup points. Before you hop on the bus, you can collect your lift pass and any rental gear from our Queenstown or Wānaka locations so you can get straight onto the snow when you reach the mountain base buildings. 

Bus Service

Queenstown-Cardrona

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  • Multiple pickup points are available

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Bus Service

Wānaka - Cardrona

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Queenstown-Treble Cone

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Queenstown-Cardrona

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Timetables

Pickup

Departure

Cameron Place Bus Stop

7.30am

Heritage Bus Stop

7.35am

Rydges Bus Stop

7.37am

Steamer Wharf/Crowne Plaza Bus Stop

7.40am

Robins Rd Bus Stop/Creeksyde

7:41am

Cardrona x Treble Cone Queenstown

7.45am

Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

7.46am

Suburb Street Bus Stop/Copthorne Apartments

7.47am

Pounamu Bus Stop

7.48am

Oakshores/The Rees Bus Stop

7.50am

Sherwood/Goldfield Heights Bus Stop

7.53am

Marina Heights Bus Stop

7.56am

Hilton/Double Tree*

7.45am

Wyndham Gardens/Holiday Inn Queenstown*

7.52am

Sudima Hotel Five Mile*

8.00am

Frankton Bus Shelter

8.00am

Crown Range Turn-Off

8.10am

*Hilton / Double Tree, Wyndam Gardens / Holiday Inn Queenstown and Sudima Hotel Five Mile bus stops will run from 1 July - 7 September only.

Return transport departure time from Cardrona is 4.15pm.

Cardrona reserves the right to alter this timetable at any time due to passenger demand and/or mountain conditions.

Pickup

Departure

Edgewater

7.30am

Club Wyndham Wānaka

7.40am

Lake Front Car Park

7.50am

Cardrona x Treble Cone Wānaka (50 Cardrona Valley Road)

8.00am

Return transport departure time from Cardrona is 4.30pm.

Cardrona reserves the right to alter this timetable at any time due to passenger demand and/or mountain conditions.

Pickup

Departure

Cameron Place Bus Stop

7.00am

Heritage Bus Stop

7.01am

Rydges Bus Stop

7.03am

Steamer Wharf/Crowne Plaza Bus Stop

7.05am

Robins Rd Bus Stop/Creeksyde

7.08am

Cardrona x Treble Cone Queenstown

7.10am

Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

7.13am

Suburb Street Bus Stop/Copthorne Apartments

7.15am

Pounamu Bus Stop

7.18am

Oakshores/The Rees Bus Stop

7.20am

Sherwood/Goldfield Heights Bus Stop

7.23am

Marina Heights Bus Stop

7.26am

Frankton Bus Shelter

7.30am

Basecamp Wānaka

8.30am

Treble Cone Base Building

9.15am

Return transport departure time from Treble Cone is 4.00pm.

Treble Cone reserves the right to alter this timetable at any time due to passenger demand and/or mountain conditions.

Pickup

Departure

Rydges Bus Stop

8.50am

Robins Road Bus Stop/Creeksyde

8.55am

Cardrona x Treble Cone Queenstown

9.00am

Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

9.05am

Oak Shores/The Reese Bus Stop

9.10am

Sherwood/Goldfield Heights Bus Stop

9.15am

Frankton Bus Shelter

9.20am

Return transport departure time from Cardrona is 5.00pm.

Cardrona reserves the right to alter this timetable at any time due to passenger demand and/or mountain conditions.

Bus Service Pickup Points

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Free Mountain Road Shuttles

Hop on our free mountain road shuttles. Perfect for those who haven’t driven on a mountain road before, want to save on fuel mileage, or simply need nap time! No booking is required, park at the car parks at the bottom of the mountain roads and hop on the next available shuttle.

Cardrona Peak Time Shuttles

Shuttles Up: 8.00am / 8.30am / 9.00am / 9.30am / 10.00am / 10.30am / 11.30am

Shuttles Down: 1.30pm / 2.30pm / 3.00pm / 3.30pm / 4.00pm / 4.15pm

Cardrona October Shuttles

Shuttles Up: 8.30am / 9.30am / 10.30am

Shuttles Down: 1.30pm / 2.30pm / 3.30pm / 4.15pm

Treble Cone Shuttles

Shuttles Up: 8.00am / 8.30am / 9.00am / 9.30am / 10.00am

Shuttles Down: 1.30pm / 2.30pm / 3.30pm / 4.15pm

Shuttle times can be affected by adverse weather affecting road conditions. Transport is free and first come, first served. The shuttle may suspend uphill transport if the service is deemed at capacity.

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Maps and Directions

Click here for directions to Cardrona

Drive times can vary depending on conditions. The Cardrona mountain road is 14km and unsealed with three car parks around the base building. There is also Valley View car park which is located before you reach the top of the mountain road and skips some of the drive. Please note Valley View is only suitable for intermediate skiers. For your safety, please always carry chains when driving the mountain roads.  Weather and road conditions can change quickly.

  • From Queenstown CBD  - 59km / 1 - 1.5 hrs

  • From Wānaka - 35km / 40 - 45 mins

Click here for directions to Treble Cone

Drive times can vary depending on conditions. Treble Cone has a 7.5km long unsealed mountain road with parking at the very top, outside of the base building. For your safety, please always carry chains when driving the mountain roads.  Weather and road conditions can change quickly.

  • From Queenstown CBD - 97km / 1.5 - 2 hrs

  • From Wānaka - 30km / 35 - 40 mins

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Parking

Driving to Cardrona or Treble Cone can be hassle-free while delivering incredible views! You’ll find a car park at the bottom of both mountain roads where it’s easy to leave your car and use the free shuttle to hop out at the top of the mountains at the base buildings. Both of the mountain roads are two-way traffic and can be affected by snowfall, so always carry chains and learn how to use them before you travel here.

How To Fit Chains

Frequently
Asked Questions

Directions to Cardrona from Queenstown Airport: Drive towards Cromwell but turn off at Crown Range Road. You’ll drive up and over the range, before reaching the small village of Cardrona, featuring a historic hotel (pub) and quaint general store. Continue driving through Cardrona village centre before reaching the turnoff and signposted Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Directions to Treble Cone from Queenstown Airport: Drive towards Cromwell but turn off at Crown Range Road. You’ll drive up and over the range, before reaching the small village of Cardrona, featuring a historic hotel (pub) and quaint general store. Continue driving through Cardrona village centre reaching Wānaka. Once you reach the lakefront, take a left and follow the road all the way past Glendhu Bay before you reach the turnoff for Treble Cone.

If you can’t catch the bus and don’t have a car, you can book a private transfer from Queenstown or Wānaka and be delivered directly to the base buildings at Cardrona or Treble Cone. We work with Yello, Wānaka Transfers, and Wānaka Ski Concierge to provide a seamless experience.

We sure do! If you're coming all the way to the top of the mountain road, you’re most welcome to use our drop-off zone to drop the rest of the family & all your gear right at the front door – just let our Carpark Crew know you’re heading up to use that zone.

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.

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