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Ski and ride Winter ’26

Cardrona & Treble Cone Mountain Passes

Join the fun with a Cardrona or Treble Cone ski pass. With a range of season, day and multi-day, and dual-mountain passes, there’s a pass that fits with you. Book yours online and always get the best deal.

Season Passes

Unlimited laps, limitless joy.

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Best Value

Season Pass

Unlimited Season Pass

$ 1,545

$ 1,849

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  • Access 1000ha at Cardrona & Treble Cone

  • The most flexible pass to ride all season

  • No blackout dates - ride when you want

  • Buy now, pay later with $100 deposit

Season Pass

Saver Season Pass

$ 1,095

$ 1,129

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  • Access to Cardrona’s five basins and 615ha

  • Ski or ride Cardrona only and save

  • Blackout dates: 06 - 17 July, 2026

  • Available pre-season only

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Season Pass

Unlimited Season Pass

$ 669

$ 1,189

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  • The best priced season pass for students

  • Access 1000ha at Cardrona & Treble Cone

  • Flexibility to ride all season, no blackouts

  • Buy now, pay later with $100 deposit

Day & Multi-day Passes

With two mountains to choose from, you will quickly discover one day is never enough! We offer a variety of lift ticket options to suit your needs. 

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Earlybird Pricing

Lift Pass

Earlybird Multi-day Pass

$ 105

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  • Buy now, pay later available ($50 deposit)

  • Ski or ride at both mountains

  • Blackout dates apply (06 - 17 July)

  • Available until the 30th of April 2026

Lift Pass

Single Day Pass

$ 184

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  • One full day skiing or riding

  • Choose to ride at Cardrona or Treble Cone

  • Ski or ride on your selected day

  • Buy online and save up to $15

Lift Pass

Multi-day Pass

$ 120

Daily Adult price from

  • Access both Cardrona and Treble Cone

  • Ski or ride at both mountains

  • Use anytime during the season

  • The more days you buy, the less you pay

Lift Pass

Half Day Pass

$ 145

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  • Half day of skiing or riding from 12.30pm

  • Choose to ride at Cardrona or Treble Cone

  • Available on the day of travel only

  • Purchase in ticket offices or call centre

Learners Passes

Take on the mountain step by step with a Learners Pass.

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Lift Pass

Learners Pass

$ 99

Adult price per day

  • Access to beginners’ area with conveyors

  • Gentle learner runs

  • A dedicated kids’ conveyor

  • One ride on McDougall’s Chondola (Cardrona) or Home Basin Express Chairlift (Treble Cone)

Adult

Package

First Timer Package

$ 249

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  • Full day group lesson designed for first-timers

  • Learner day pass with access to dedicated beginners areas

  • Rental equipment including skis or snowboard, boots and helmet

  • Upgrade to the Complete Bundle for clothing & accessories rental

Sightseeing Passes

Reach the top and take in the alpine views with a Sightseeing Pass.

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Lift Pass

Summer Sightseeing Pass

$ 35

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  • Enjoy epic views from Cardrona's summit

  • One ride on the McDougall’s Chondola

  • Travel by comfortable gondola cabin

  • Available for Cardrona only

Child

Lift Pass

Summer Sightseeing Pass

$ 25

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  • Enjoy epic views from Cardrona's summit

  • One ride on the McDougall’s Chondola

  • Travel by comfortable gondola cabin

  • Available for Cardrona only

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; 50 Cardrona Valley Road in Wānaka or 37 Camp Street in Queenstown.

It’s always cheaper to buy your ski pass in advance. The earlier you buy, the more you save. On average, buying online and in advance will save you $30/day when you buy a multi-day pass.

Yes, ski passes can sell out. If you buy your day or multi-day pass online and early, you have the best chance of locking in your preferred ski dates as well as getting the best price. Season Passes don’t sell out, but price points change, so we recommend buying season passes as soon as they come out to ensure you’re getting the best price.

The peak of NZ winter runs from July - September and these months usually have the most snow and best conditions.

Single Day Passes:

  • Valid for the selected date only and specific to either Cardrona or Treble Cone.

Multi-Day Passes:

  • Can be used on any day throughout the season.

  • Provide the flexibility to ski or ride whenever you choose.

  • Valid across both Cardrona and Treble Cone mountains.

*Please note: this does not apply to Early Bird Multi-day pass holders, who can ski or ride any day outside our blackout period (blackout period: 06 - 17 July, 2026).

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

To ensure you have the best on-mountain experience, we manage the number of lift passes sold for each day, so days can sell out, especially in school holidays. Pass availability is updated on the snow report page.

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.

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Snow Report

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From first-timer lessons to perfecting skills

Lessons

Learn to ski and snowboard at Cardrona with lessons, packages, and programmes for all ages and abilities.

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