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What's On at Cardrona & Treble Cone
Discover the latest events, activities, weather and more at Cardrona and Treble Cone. There's always something exciting happening on the mountains!
Liyana Thomas
Last updated 22 December
What's On: Summer at Cardrona - Bikes, alpine runs and more
We’re heading into peak season, which means we’re ready for you 7 days a week from 26 December to 19 January. Bring the whānau and your mates for biking, carting, hiking, sightseeing, and a well-earned refuel at Noodle Bar.
Rolling into the New Year, we kick off our summer events schedule with a packed January line-up - from alpine running with Rise & Shine to loads of bike action with Gravity Enduro, Fast Fridays, and the classic Peak to Pub. Pick your event, and we'll see you on the hill.
January events
Rise and Shine Summer Mountain Run Series
Saturday 3 Jan, Saturday 10 Jan
Summer events are locked and loaded. First up: a brand-new alpine running series for big views and bigger smiles. Rise & Shine hits Cardrona on Fri 3 Jan and Treble Cone on Sat 10 Jan. Challenging terrain, big vistas, and prizes plus bragging rights at the finish line.
Where: Cardrona & Treble Cone
Cardrona Gravity Enduro
Sunday 4 Jan
All downhill, zero climbing. Our 100% gravity-assisted enduro race gives you chairlift access between stages. It’s a relaxed format: grab a timing chip, practice as much as you like, then clock at least one timed run per stage. Fastest combined times earn a place on the podium.
Good to know: Trails may be full-length or linked combos; just follow the arrows.
Where: Cardrona Bike Park
Fast Fridays Social Racing
Friday 9 Jan – Friday 27 Feb
Our Friday social race series returns for another year with even more Friday races. Start the weekend early with evening laps, new trails each week, and prizes thanks to Trek and BEffect. Courses are intermediate downhill/enduro and mostly Blue (Grade 3–4). Racing starts at 5pm with results and awards at 8pm. Pre-register, or enter on the day before 6pm.
When: Every Friday from 9 Jan 2026, racing at 5pm
Where: Cardrona Bike Park
Cardrona Peak to Pub
Friday 23 Jan
As part of the Queenstown Mountain Bike Festival, we’re bringing back a crowd favourite. A mass start from the top of Whitestar with 1,300m vertical over ~14km of downhill singletrack, finishing at the gates of the historic Cardrona Hotel. Overtake zones aplenty, glory guaranteed. Fastest to the finish takes home the glory, with bonus spot prizes drawn from the start list.
Where: Cardrona Bike Park → Cardrona Hotel
See you up here soon. Whether you’re racing or cruising, we’ll be here every day from 26 Dec - 19 Jan.
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