Full ResortQueenstown & Wānaka
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Best season: July – September · Peak month: August
Top elevation
1894m
Vertical
649m
Runs
35
Lifts
8
Avg snowpack
110cm
Snow days
62%
Terrain
Advanced / Expert
Snow reliability
Very reliable
Resort Ratings
Overall
4.2/5
Snow reliability
4.0/5
Off-piste / backcountry
3.5/5
Beginner suitability
4.5/5
Scenery
4.8/5
About Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona is consistently one of New Zealand's best-groomed resorts. The broad open bowls at the top are beginner and intermediate heaven, while the advanced terrain parks and side-country access keep expert skiers and snowboarders well occupied. The valley views across to the Crown Range and out to Wānaka are genuinely jaw-dropping.
Know before you go
ℹ️ Wind holdsℹ️ High-altitude cold snaps⚠️ Avalanche terrain in backcountry zones
Nearby Resorts
Treble Cone
35 km
The Remarkables
90 km
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