Skier carving down a steep, snow-covered mountain slope at Treble Cone Ski Field. Sunlight is illuminating the scene and casting shadows on the epic mountain landscape

Wānaka & Queenstown Skiing

Cardrona & Treble Cone Mountain Info

What you need to know about our two ski areas

Cardrona Alpine Resort

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畅滑新西兰最大滑雪场

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Brand new 6-seater chairlift & 150ha of new terrain

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World-class snow sports school

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雪地公园与U型场地的聚集地

Skier racing down a groomed slope at Cardrona Alpine Resort with a stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains, while another skier performs an aerial trick in the distance above a large snow jump.

About Cardrona

  • Highest lifted point: 1860m 

  • Over 615ha of terrain across 5 basins

  • 47 groomable runs

  • 6 chairlifts, 3 carpets, 1 T-bar & 1 platter tow

  • 5 terrain parks

Opening this winter 2025! Ski and ride 150ha brand new terrain in Cardrona’s Soho Basin. A new 6-seater high-speed Doppelmayr chairlift opens behind McDougall’s and Captain’s, unlocking fun, playful terrain for intermediates and up—think Captain's, with groomers and off-piste. Follow the signs and drop into your new playground! Learn more here.

2025 Winter Season Dates (tentative):

  • Cardrona: June 14 – October 5

  • Treble Cone: June 27 – September 28

2024/ 25 Summer Season Dates & Opening Hours (Cardrona Only):

December 14, 2024 – March 2, 2025 (closed Christmas Day).

Half-day passes are valid from 1pm to close.

  • Off-peak:

    • 14 – 24 December, 2024 & 21 January – 2 March, 2025

    • Open 5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)

    • 10am – 4pm (Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)

    • TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm

  • Peak

    • 26 December, 2024 – 20 January, 2025

    • Open 7 days a week

    • 10am – 5pm (Saturday - Thursday)

    • TGIF (every Friday): 12pm – 8pm

  • Base Area Elevation: 1,670m (5,479ft)

  • Highest Lifted Point: 1,860m (6,102ft)

  • Vertical Rise: 600m (1,969ft)

Average Annual Snowfall: 2.9m – snowmaking supplements natural snow in the Main, Captain’s, Arcadia & Valley View basins.

Cardrona boasts 615 hectares of terrain, with plenty to offer for all abilities.

With the introduction of Soho in 2025, Cardrona becomes the largest ski resort in New Zealand.

  • 20% Beginner

  • 35% Intermediate

  • 25% Advanced

  • 20% Expert

We welcome our adaptive guests, with many facilities to help you enjoy the mountain, including:

  • Priority parking

  • Accessible toilets in Base Café

  • Accessible food and beverage at Base Area (Base Bar, Base Cafe & The Lounge)

  • Wheelchair available at Captain's Pizzeria for ski-in/ ski-out adaptive guests

  • Sightseeing is available via McDougall's Chondola (in gondola cabins)

  • Adaptive rental equipment

  • Adaptive ski/ snowboard programme with qualified instructors and volunteer support

为你的滑雪冒险加满能量!

雪场餐饮

Eggs benedict with bacon and micro greens delicately placed on top of the hollandaise sauce.

餐饮美食

The Mezz 西餐厅

特色推荐:班尼迪克蛋Eggs Bene & 周五芝士火锅 Fondue

位置:Base Café 楼上

营业时间:每日早上 7:30 起营业

A bowl of freshly made noodles with an entree and two drinks.

餐饮美食

Noodle Bar 面馆

特色推荐:亚洲风味美食

位置:滑雪幼儿园与 The Den 楼上

营业时间10am - 3.30pm

A selection of delicious pizzas and fries.

餐饮美食

Captain’s Pizzeria 船长披萨馆

特色推荐:现切披萨片

位置:Captain's Basin 区,可从 Highway 89 滑入

营业时间9.30am - 3.30pm

Two friends stop for some drinks at Lil Meg, Cardrona.

餐饮美食

Little Meg 小梅格咖啡馆

特色推荐:最快速出杯的咖啡

位置:Valley View 停车场旁

营业时间:每日 8:00 起营业

Fresh sesame bagel with vibrant greens and creamy filling, offering a delicious and wholesome meal option.

餐饮美食

The Lounge 酒廊

特色推荐:烘焙点心与热红酒

位置:Base 基地区域庭院对面

营业时间8am - 4.30pm

A lady selects food from a range of cabinet at Cardrona.

餐饮美食

Base Café 基地咖啡馆

特色推荐:为运动充能的雪山套餐

位置:Base基地主楼一层

营业时间:每日 8:00 起营业

Colourful salads with fresh ingredients like edamame, oranges, and leafy greens, perfect for a healthy, flavorful dining experience.

餐饮美食

Base Bar 基地快餐吧

特色推荐:美味的餐食选项(过敏风险把控)

位置:Base Café 基地咖啡馆与租赁区之间

营业时间7.30am - 4.30pm

Two skiers toast on a snowy mountaintop at Cardrona in red chairs, enjoying breathtaking alpine views and a celebratory moment.

餐饮美食

Vista Bar 峰景吧

特色推荐:懒人沙发 + Mumm 玛姆香槟

位置:McDougall’s 缆车顶战

营业时间10.30am - 3.30pm

The famous Carol from Carol's ice cream shop gives a colourful ice cream to a customer.

餐饮美食

Carol’s 餐车

特色推荐:纯正水果冰淇淋

位置:卡德罗纳庭院

营业时间:每日开放时间可能不同

Cardrona Basins

Trail Map for the Main Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Main Basin

Our Main Basin offers 9 trails for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, 7 inviting cafes, and a dedicated Beginners’ Area. The Main Basin is home to the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks and halfpipes, with 5 progressive parks, 2 pipes, and 1 Big Air jump.

Trail Map for the Arcadia basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Arcadia Basin

Arcadia is known for its diverse and challenging terrain, featuring 8 thrilling trails for intermediate to expert skiers. The chutes are highly favoured on a powder day and face east, making them among the very first runs to catch the morning sun.

Trail Map for the Captains Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Captain's Basin

With 11 trails ranging from beginner to expert, Captain’s Basin offers wide undulating terrain ranging from beginner to expert, all serviced by the Captain's Express chairlift and complemented by the convenient ski-in Captain's Pizzeria.

Trail Map for the Valley View Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Valley View Basin

A favourite among Queenstown and Wānaka locals, Valley View Basin features a mix of fun intermediate to expert trails, challenging off-piste terrain, and quick bites at Little Meg Café. Valley View also has its very own car park. More time on the slopes, less time in your car.

Trail Map for the Willows Basin of Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Willow's Basin

Located on the southern face looking towards Whakatipu Basin, Willow's features two expansive bowls with rolling intermediate and advanced terrain. Serviced by the Willow’s Quad, this playful terrain is one of our best-kept secrets.

Map of Cardrona's new Soho Basin terrain coming 2025, showcasing 150ha of new trails with ski routes and lifts.

Soho Basin (Coming 2025)

Tucked in behind the top of McDougall’s Chondola and Captain’s Express, Soho Basin serves up playful intermediate and advanced terrain. Serviced by the new Soho Express 6-seater, this zone offers a mix of groomed trails and off-piste lines—set to be your new favourite lap.

Treble Cone Ski Area

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南岛最长雪道

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最大垂直落差

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高人气的道外野雪地形

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无与伦比的景致

A skier carves through fresh snow on a steep slope, creating a spray of powder. The background features stunning mountain ranges and a serene lake under a clear sky.

About Treble Cone

  • 550ha of skiable terrain

  • 22 groomable trails

  • 2 chairlifts

  • 4km long run

  • Summit slopes accessed by hike

2025 Winter Season Dates (tentative):

  • Treble Cone: June 27 – September 28

  • Cardrona: June 14 – October 5

You are welcome to travel up the access road and park in the car park.

The TC Gate is kept locked in Summer, but public access is permitted. The Gate Code is 2711 (key in the box alongside the gate).

Please close & lock the gate behind you.

Please do not attempt to enter any of the resort buildings, and keep clear of any machinery. Maintenance and development work is carried out all summer, so please be mindful that you are entering an active work site.

There may be times when the road is shut due to essential road repairs or natural hazards (such as landslips after heavy rain). The access road has multiple hazards, and drivers proceed at their own risk:

  • Please obey all closures and signage.

  • Please close the bottom gate behind you.

  • This is a working farm. Give livestock plenty of room and leave all gates as you find them.

  • The road is unsealed and can be loose and bumpy. Drive cautiously and slowly, and use a low gear for descending.

  • Be prepared for unmarked hazards on the road, and always drive to the conditions.

  • Be prepared for snow, ice, and rockfall, especially in Spring & Autumn. Chains must be carried.

  • No stopping zone around the bridge & bluffs area.

  • Summit Elevation: 2,088m (6,850ft)

  • Lift Elevation: 1,960m (6,430ft)

  • Base Elevation: 1,260m (4,110ft)

  • Lift Serviced Vertical Drop: 700m (2,321ft)

  • 10% Beginner

  • 30% Intermediate

  • 40% Advanced

  • 20% Expert

Fuelling Your Adventure

Cafés & Restaurants

A picnic table with beers and pizza at the Altitude bar, Treble Cone.

Food & Beverage

Altitude Bar

Famous for: Craft beers and pizza with a view

Location: The top of Home Basin Express

Opening hours: 10.30am - 3pm

A bowl of fries with gravy and cheese on the top.

Food & Beverage

TC Bar

Famous for: Espresso coffee, beverages & snacks

Location: In the base building

Opening hours: 8am - 4pm

A person eats a plate of salad and BBQ meat at Treble Cone.

Food & Beverage

The Southern BBQ

Famous for: Meats cooked low and slow

Location: In the base building

Opening hours: 11am - 3pm

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Food & Beverage

Grab & Go

Famous for: Pies, fries and chicken tenders

Location: In the base building

Opening hours: 8am - 3.30pm

Treble Cone Basins

Trail Map for the Main Basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Home Basin

With a 6-seater lift and full facilities, TC’s Home Basin is home to some of NZ’s longest groomed runs and a perfect split of intermediate and advanced terrain. It also offers arguably NZ’s most scenic Beginners’ Area, serviced by a platter lift. The basin's views of Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps make every run memorable.

Trail Map for the Saddle basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Saddle Basin

The Saddle Basin is the home of New Zealand powder day fervour. It’s an intermediate to advanced riders' paradise, featuring great snow, iconic runs, and the badge-of-honour Summit Slopes. The basin offers both pristine resort skiing and exciting backcountry gateway opportunities.

Trail Map for the Matukituki Basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Matukituki Basin

Matukituki Basin offers a diverse mix of challenging off-piste terrain, along with a range of intermediate runs for riders looking to push their skills. The area features incredible viewpoints overlooking the Matukituki Valley, making it a must-visit spot for those seeking both adventure and stunning scenery.

Trail Map for the Motatapu Basin of Treble Cone Ski Resort.

Motatapu Basin

The Motatapu Basin offers some of the most challenging in-bounds terrain in New Zealand, with varied slopes and exciting obstacles. It’s bucket list terrain for expert skiers and snowboarders, best known for its expansive open rolling terrain that leads into steep, complex chutes and tight couloirs.

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.

Definitely! If you’re time-savvy, you might like to pick up your passes, get fitted for rentals, and pick them up at our town locations before you head up the mountain. That way, when you arrive at the Base Building, you can head right onto the snow, or into the café for a coffee! (priorities, right?)

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.

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

你可以联系我们的客户服务团队,我们可以将你的雪票顺延至下一个开放日;如果你无法在新的日期出行,也可以为你办理退款。点击这里联系我们

无限制季卡 是最灵活的选择,允许您在整个滑雪季的任意一天,畅滑Cardrona卡德罗纳和Treble Cone三锥山滑雪场,同时享受雪场内外的专属福利。

经济型季卡 仅适用于Cardrona卡德罗纳滑雪场,可在整个滑雪季的任意一天使用,但不包括2025年6月30日至7月11日期间(该期间季卡不可用)。

Yes – we have a ‘Chondola’ which is fitted with gondola cabins, perfect for sightseers who want to access the top of the mountain.

At Cardrona, we offer many facilities for wheelchair users and other adaptive guests, like priority parking, accessible toilets in Base Café, Accessible food and beverages at Base Area, including GF/vegetarian/vegan options. Wheelchair available at Captain's Pizzeria for ski-in/ski-out adaptive guests. Sightseeing is available via McDougall's Chondola in gondola cabins. Adaptive rental equipment, and adaptive ski/snowboard programmes with qualified instructors and volunteer support.

Absolutely, Treble Cone offers an uncrowded beginners’ area serviced by a platter lift – probably the best view from a beginners’ area in the country! We have a qualified Snow Sports School who can help you pick up confidence to tackle the rest of the mountain.

Every season, Treble Cone employs international experts to teach guests of all abilities how to ski and snowboard. Treble Cone offers Private Lessons only, so you can address exactly what you want to work on and progress faster.

If you're looking for somewhere to store your ski or snowboard equipment, clothing or valuables this winter, we have a range of storage options to keep your gear safe!

Ski Concierge

Ski Concierge is a great option if you're renting ski or snowboard gear from Cardrona for more than one day! If you've got a multi-day ski or snowboard rental, you can drop your gear into Ski Concierge at the end of the day, where it'll be stored and ready for you to collect the next day. Ski Concierge is in the rentals department and will store skis and snowboards – you'll need to take your boots home with you. It's included in the price of your multi-day rental – just to make things easier for you! Any unclaimed skis, snowboards or boots will be dropped back to Rentals each day at 10am. 

  • 8am - 10am for pick-ups 

  • 2.30pm - 4.30pm for drop-offs 

Single Day Bag Storage 

If you're just here for a single day and want to stow a few small things, we have three storage options to keep you covered: 

  • Free to use, unsecured cubbies in Rentals 

  • Free to use, unsecured cubbies under the seats in Base Café 

  • Overnight options are available in our long-term storage area (see below) from 12pm - 11am 

  • Day lockers are available to rent on the mountain, on the day

Long-Term Storage 

Upstairs from Slopeside Guest Services, you can choose from day-long, overnight (12pm to 11am), 5-day or season-long options. Lockers are ski sized with boot dryers. You can hire double or family-sized ski lockers on the mountain with your RFID MyCard. Single-day double and 4-person ski locker rental also includes overnight storage. 

There are just 40 double and 20 4-person ski lockers available for season-long rent, so get in quick to book your locker!

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A skier carves on fresh cord on a bluebird day.

边界之外,自由开滑

卡德罗纳

在卡德罗纳高山度假村尽情享受滑雪乐趣

探索 卡德罗纳
A man snowboards down a steep run at Treble Cone.

升级你的滑雪冒险

三锥山

体验人气道外野雪地形,以及新西兰最长的机压雪道

探索 三锥山