Cardrona Summer Shuttle

Our summer shuttle departs from outside the Cardrona Hotel on Cardrona Valley Road.

Yes, advance bookings are required. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred departure time, especially during peak summer periods.

Absolutely! Our summer shuttle has a bike trailer, so you can bring your bike along for the ride.

No, we don't offer a summer bus service from Queenstown.

Yes, our 14km unsealed mountain access road is generally suitable for standard vehicles in summer. Take your time, drive to the conditions and check the latest road updates before heading up.

Yes, parking is available at the Cardrona base area. Follow the signs and any directions from our parking team when you arrive.

The Peak to Pub is an iconic intermediate mountain biking trail at Cardrona, taking riders from the top of McDougall’s (the Peak) all the way down the mountain to the historic Cardrona Hotel (the Pub).

Pre-book a Summer Shuttle or organise your own transfer from the Cardrona Hotel.

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)

During the winter ski season, we operate a paid bus service from both Queenstown and Wānaka to Cardrona and Treble Cone. We also have free mountain road shuttles to both resorts during winter. Find out more