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Cardrona

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Cardrona Ski Resort Guide

Cardrona, New Zealand

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift1,894m
Resort Height1,504m
 Nearest AirportsWanaka and Queenstown
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Cardrona

The ski area of Cardrona is at an altitude of 1,504m.

Summary

Cardrona has direct access to 23 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,504m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Cardrona is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Cardrona.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Arcadia Chutes'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Cardrona?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Cardrona.

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Ski Area Stats

Cardrona Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 8 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 3 
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Cardrona Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,894m
Lowest Piste1,669m
Resort Altitude (Cardrona)1,504m
Max Vertical390m

Ski Slope Aspects

SE

Cardrona has ski slopes facing south-east (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Cardrona
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Cardrona?

This ski resort is in Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Cardrona is Wanaka, 28 minutes drive away.

Queenstown and Invercargill airports are all within three hours drive.

Queenstown and Wanaka are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 7,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 1 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Cardrona open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is Mid June, and usual closing is Early Oct.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Cardrona