Cardrona
Purpose built in the 1980’s Cardrona’s ski resort is located along the Crown Range Road 35km from Wanaka and 57km from Queenstown.
Although its vertical drop (390m) is unexceptional, Cardrona’s base elevation of 1,670m is unusually high for New Zealand and normally receives good quality snow all the way down to the base area. Although it has a reputation for beginner/intermediate terrain, it has some challenges too, and attracts national ski teams from the northern hemisphere for pre-season training.
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Cardrona Resort Stats
Base:
1260
Peak:
1860
Vertical:
600
Longest Run:
4.2
Beginner:
28 %
Intermediate:
47 %
Advanced:
25 %
Number of ski lifts:
10
Lift Capacity:
19849
Ski Season Starts:
Mid June
Ski Season Ends:
Mid October
Nearest Airport:
Queenstown
Transfer Time:
1 hour 15 mins
Cardrona Resort Ratings
Ski Area
Lift System
Snowsure
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Scenery
Charm
Apres Ski
Other Activities
Getting There