Cardrona Piste Map
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Cardrona ski resort overview:
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand's largest ski resort, offers a well-rounded skiing experience that caters to everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned free-riders. Conveniently located about 60 km (40 minutes) from Queenstown Airport and 34 km from Wānaka, it's easily accessible by car or shuttle. A scenic drive over the Crown Range Road leads to a 14 km unsealed mountain road, where snow chains are often required, but there’s a free shuttle from the Pine Trees car park if you'd rather skip that drive. Once there, you'll find a vast skiable terrain of around 615 ha, featuring a mix of 20% beginner, 25% intermediate, 30% advanced and 25% expert runs. The Cardrona piste map highlights its standout terrain parks and halfpipes, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, with seven parks and two Olympic-level halfpipes. The Cardrona piste map shows a network of lifts including a chondola, quads, conveyors and a platter tow for the pipes, ensuring efficient flow across the mountain. Accommodation options include 15 self-contained on-mountain apartments and childcare services like ski kindies for younger children. On-hill dining is well covered with eight cafés and restaurants ranging from casual to full-service . Skiers can also benefit from comprehensive rental facilities and a high-performance training centre. However, crowding can be an issue during peak times; Cardrona ranks as one of the busier resorts near Queenstown. Additionally, the mountain road requires careful driving in winter, and the shuttle timetable can be limiting if not pre-booked or adhered to. Cardrona offers a fantastic variety of terrain, world-class park facilities, and family-friendly amenities. Just plan ahead for travel logistics and expect busier slopes during peak periods, then you’re set for an unforgettable ski vacation.
Quick facts about Cardrona:
| Cardrona resort altitude: | m-m | ||
| Cardrona Piste altitude: | 1260m-1860m | ||
| Number of lifts in Cardrona: | 10 | ||
| KM of pistes in Cardrona: | 45km | ||
| Longest piste in Cardrona: | 4.2km (Highway 89) | ||
| Total pisted runs in Cardrona: | 47 | ||
| Green pistes: | % | ||
| Blue pistes: | 29% | ||
| Red pistes: | 47% | ||
| Black pistes: | 24% |
How do I get to Cardrona?
| Nearest airport to Cardrona: | Queenstown Airport (ZQN), Christchurch Airport (CHC) 53km (ZQN), 455km (CHC) | Find flights | |
| Transfer time to Cardrona: | 1hr, 5hrs 45mins | Airport Transfers |
How much does a Cardrona lift pass cost?
| Adult 18-64: NZ$179, Child 6-17: NZ$105, Senior 65+: NZ$125 | ||
| Indicative one day lift pass price. Daily cost normally cheaper when purchased for longer period. |
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