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Ski & Snowboard Season Passes
Ski or ride all season long at Cardrona and Treble Cone with a Winter 2027 Season Pass. Lock yours in early and save up to $540 with our Drop 1 prices. Once they're gone, prices go up!
Winter 27 starts here
Come for the ride
Don't miss out on your chance to save up to $460 on a Winter 2027 Season Pass. Drop 1 prices won't last long!
Drop 1 prices
Unlimited Season Pass
$ 1,429
$ 1,889
Save up to $460pp
Cardrona & Treble Cone winter pass
1,000ha of skiable terrain
No blackout dates
Real Rewards benefits
Payment plan available
Drop 1 prices
Saver Season Pass
$ 1,029
$ 1,149
Save up to $120pp
Cardrona winter pass
615ha across five basins
Blackout dates apply: 05 - 16 July, 2027
Our lowest-priced season pass
Payment plan available
New Zealand’s biggest ski resort
At Cardrona, ski across multiple basins, wide-open slopes and heaps of groomed runs
South Island’s longest groomed run
Ski Treble Cone’s 4km groomed run and enjoy breathtaking views as you carve your way down the mountain
Voted NZ's Best Ski Resort 2025
Cardrona was voted New Zealand's Best Ski Resort at the 2025 World Ski Awards
The home of park and pipe action
Ski, ride, or spectate at the most extensive terrain park in the Southern Hemisphere
Which Season Pass is right for me?
Two passes, different ways to play. Compare passes to find out which is right for you.
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Mountains
Season included
Blackout dates
Payment plan
Drop 1 price
Unlimited Pass
Access both mountains all winter
Cardrona & Treble Cone
Winter 27
None
$100 deposit + four instalments
$1,429
Save $460
Saver Pass
Save by avoiding peak dates
Cardrona only
Winter 27
5 - 16 July, 27
$100 deposit + four instalments
$1,029
Save $120
More information
Buy before May 1, 2027 to secure your Season Pass with a $100 deposit, with the remaining balance automatically split into equale payments.
Purchase your pass before 1 January, 2027: Pay a $100 deposit upfront and four payments on 20 January, 17 February, 17 March and 14 April, 2027.
Purchase your pass between 1 January - 31 January, 2027: Pay a $100 deposit upfront and four payments on 17 February, 17 March, 14 April and 12 May, 2027.
Purchase your pass between 1 February - 28 February, 2027: Pay a $100 deposit upfront and four payments on 17 March, 7 April, 28 April and 19 May, 2027.
Purchase your pass between 1 March - 31 March, 2027: Pay a $100 deposit upfront and three payments on 14 April, 5 May and 26 May, 2027.
Purchase your pass between 1 April - 30 April, 2027: Pay a $100 deposit upfront and three payments on 5 May, 19 May and 2 June, 2027
All Seasons and Unlimited Season Pass holders get access to a Real Rewards card from our friends at RealNZ. This gives access to up to 60% off a range of RealNZ experiences.
Unlimited Season Pass holders can use Real Rewards for 12 months starting from 1 June on the year of your valid Winter Season Pass. All Seasons Pass holders can use Real Rewards for 12 months starting 1 December on the year of your valid Summer Season Pass.
Your day on the mountain, sorted.
The Cardrona & Treble Cone app is now live, putting everything you need for a great day on the mountain in your pocket:
Lift Pass: Scan your digital lift pass directly at the gates
Mountain Information: Live snow reports, lift status, webcams, maps and more.
Stats: Swith on tracking and see your stats stack up.
Challenges: Jump into seasonal challenges, climb the leaderboard and win some prizes.
Your lift pass is now available on your mobile phone. The Cardrona & Treble Cone app is now live, giving you a faster way to get on the mountain. Download the app, log in to your account, and scan your digital lift pass directly at the gates - no kiosk stop required.
Prefer a physical pass?
You can still collect a MyCard RFID pass from any of our lift pass pick-up kiosks. You can find these at:
Our Queenstown Visitor Centre - 37 Camp Street
Our Wānaka Visitor Centre - 50 Cardrona Valley Road
Pines Carpark (base of Cardrona access road)
Valley View Carpark (Cardrona)
Treble Cone Carpark (bottom of the hill)
Your booking confirmation email includes a QR code that can be scanned at any kiosk to print your pass.
Winter 27 (tentative)
Cardrona: June 12 – October 10
Treble Cone: June 26 – September 26
The tentative blackout dates for Winter 2027 are 05 - 16 July. Blackout dates apply to Saver Season Passes only, All Season Pass and Unlimited Season Pass holders can ski or ride any day of the season.
Summer 26/27 (Cardrona Only)
12 December 2026 – 28 February, 2027 (closed Christmas Day).
Off-peak:
12 – 27 December, 2026 & 18 January – 28 February, 2026
Open 5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
10am – 4pm (Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)
TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm
Half-day passes are valid from 1pm to close, all open days except TGIF (every Friday)
Peak
28 December, 2026 – 17 January, 2027
Open 7 days a week
10am – 5pm (Saturday - Thursday)
TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm
Half-day passes are valid from 1pm to close, all open days except TGIF (every Friday)
Pricing Breakdown
Hurry, Drop 1 prices won't last long!
Age groups
Adult:
18 - 64 years
Child:
6 - 17 years
Student:
NZ / AUS Full-time
Senior:
65 - 74 years
Drop One
Selling fast!
Drop Two
$1,579
Save $304
$439
Save $210
$879
Save $330
$879
Save $330
Drop Three
$1,629
Save $260
$475
Save $174
$939
Save $270
$939
Save $270
Drop Four
$1,889
$649
$1,209
$1,209
Age groups
Adult:
18 - 64 years
Child:
6 - 17 years
Student:
NZ / AUS Full-time
Senior:
65 - 74 years
Drop One
Selling fast!
Drop Two
$1,579
Save $304
$439
Save $210
$879
Save $330
$879
Save $330
Drop Three
$1,629
Save $260
$475
Save $174
$939
Save $270
$939
Save $270
Drop Four
$1,889
$649
$1,209
$1,209
NZ's best Ski Resort 2025
Cardrona was voted New Zealand's Best Ski Resort at the 2025 World Ski Awards.
World Ski Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
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The tentative season dates for Winter 2027 are:
Cardrona: 12 June – 10 October
Treble Cone: 26 June – 26 September
The tentative blackout dates for Winter 2027 are 05 - 16 July. Blackout dates apply to Saver Season Passes only, All Seasons Pass and Unlimited Season Pass holders can ski or ride any day of the season!
An Unlimited Season Pass allows you 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 and a blackout period from 05 - 16 July, 2027 applies.
Nope, you can just turn up!
To secure your pass, you’ll need to pay a $100 deposit upfront. The remaining balance will be equally split into the time between when you paid your deposit and the start of the season. You’ll be contacted with your payment dates when you pay your deposit. Learn more here.
Not only do you get 10% off Cardrona retail items in-store and up to 25% off heli-skiing (standby basis) with Harris Mountains Heli-Ski*, but you also get RealNZ Rewards, which include**:
60% discount on:
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining
Walter Peak Farm Tour
Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience
TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruise
Spirit of Queenstown Lake Cruise
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Milford Sound Signature Cruise
Milford Sound Classic Cruise
Cardrona Mountain Carting
Cardrona Alpine Resort Sightseeing Pass
25% discount on:
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruises
Milford Sound Premium Cruise
Milford Sound Business Class
Stewart Island Ferries
Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours
Stewart Island Wilderness Walk
Ulva Island Explorer
Shotover River Whitewater Rafting
Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
Cardrona Alpine Resort Single Day Passes
Treble Cone Single Day Passes
Cardrona Alpine Resort rentals
*T&C's apply, please contact Harris Mountain Heliski for more details.
**Please note: All benefits are exclusive to the pass holder and are applicable only to regular Adult, Child or O-Week student Unlimited Season Passes and All Season Passes. Benefits are not included with a Saver Season Pass.
Unlimited Season Pass holders can use Real Rewards for 12 months starting from 1 June on the year of your valid Winter Season Pass. All Seasons Pass holders can use Real Rewards for 12 months starting 1 December on the year of your valid Summer Season Pass.
Your lift pass is now available on your mobile phone. The Cardrona & Treble Cone app is now live, giving you a faster way to get on the mountain. Download the app, log in to your account, and scan your digital lift pass directly at the gates - no kiosk stop required.
Prefer a physical pass?
You can still collect a MyCard RFID pass from any of our lift pass pick-up kiosks. You can find these at:
Our Queenstown Visitor Centre - 37 Camp Street
Our Wānaka Visitor Centre - 50 Cardrona Valley Road
Pines Carpark (base of Cardrona access road)
Valley View Carpark (Cardrona)
Treble Cone Carpark (bottom of the hill)
Your booking confirmation email includes a QR code that can be scanned at any kiosk to print your pass.
Student season passes will go on sale during O-Week in February 2027.
Saver Season Passes are available to purchase before April 30, 2027.
All Seasons Passes are available to purchase during the pre-release sale only, from 10am, Monday 19 October - 10am, Wednesday 21 October.
Yes, if your child is under 6 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.
To be eligible for a Senior Season Pass for the 2027 season, you must turn 65 before 1 June 2027 (on or before 31 May 2027).
Yes, all guests require a lift pass to access the lifts — but if you are over 75 years old, your pass is completely free! Book online and visit one of our ticket offices to collect your pass.
2026/27 Summer Season Dates & Opening Hours (Cardrona Only):
12 December 2026 – 28 February, 2027 (closed Christmas Day).
Off-peak:
12 – 27 December, 2026 & 18 January – 28 February, 2027
Open 5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
10am – 4pm (Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)
TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm
Half-day passes are valid from 1pm to close, all open days except TGIF (every Friday)
Peak
28 December, 2026 – 17 January, 2027
Open 7 days a week
10am – 5pm (Saturday - Thursday)
TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm
Half-day passes are valid from 1pm to close, all open days except TGIF (every Friday)
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