Cardrona Ski Area
Cardrona’s ski area between 1,669m and 1,894m describes itself as “relaxed and friendly” and comprises three basins totalling 345 hectares with wide open slopes and a good natural snow record.The excellent snow, dubbed ‘hero’ snow for its soft covering on a firm base, has helped Cardrona to attract beginners, families and intermediate skiers. And yet in contrast with its Doctor Jekyll slopes it has some unexpected Mr Hyde steeps too. Cardrona is unusual in that unlike all other New Zealand commercial ski areas it actually has some on-mountain accommodation.