Conveniently located between Wanaka and Queenstown with a base elevation of 1670 metres above sea level, Cardrona is higher, colder and renowned for getting the best snow - and keeping it that way.

Cardrona Alpine Resort is a relaxed and friendly ski and snowboard resort, with specialist slopes for beginners, wide open groomed slopes for intermediates and chutes for the more advanced. Cardrona is also an incredible playground for freestyle skiers and boarders - slope facilities include three terrain parks with a wide range of rails and jumps, up to four half pipes and a Gravity Cross course. 

Regarded as New Zealand's most famous family resort, Cardrona offers the best options for kids, with four childcare centres and specialised kids lessons - perfect for a family holiday to the snow.  

Ski Express Exclusives

Free Ski Guiding - 2 hours on Tuesdays at 11.00am
Free Coffee and Muffin - Tuesdays
 

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