Cardrona Alpine Resort

865Acres
25Runs
6Lifts
1,247'Vertical
6,253'Summit
180 inches"Snowfall

Cardrona is NZ's terrain park capital with Southern Hemisphere's biggest halfpipe.

Snow Report

Weather data from Open-Meteo (open-meteo.com)
Historical data: 2015-2025
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Historical Average2015-2025 · 10yr data
7"Season
NovBest Mo.
VariableReliability
Monthly Avg (in)
3"
Nov
0"
Dec
0"
Jan
1"
Feb
1"
Mar
2"
Apr
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Season-by-Season TrendTotal snowfall each year
1"
15-16
2"
16-17
32"
17-18
12"
18-19
6"
19-20
2"
20-21
0"
21-22
1"
22-23
8"
23-24
5"
24-25
Avg: 7"
Best YearWeakest Year

Terrain Breakdown

25% Beginner 45% Intermediate 30% Advanced

Highlights

  • Park capital
  • Biggest halfpipe SH
  • Family friendly
  • Indy Pass

Resort Details

Official Site: cardrona.com
Season: June to October
Snowmaking: 20%
Day Pass: $100-140 NZD
Season Pass: Indy Pass
Nearest City: Wanaka (20 mi)

Best For

Terrain parksWanakaFreestyle

How Many Days to Ski Cardrona Alpine Resort?

1-2 Days

Perfect weekend destination with plenty to explore over two days.

With 865 skiable acres and 25 runs, plus 1,247' of vertical, you can cover the highlights in a focused trip.

Cardrona Alpine Resort Lift Ticket Prices (2025-2026)

Prices are approximate and may vary by day, season, and purchase method. Always verify on the resort's official website.

PASS
Day Pass
$100-140 NZD
Season Pass
Indy Pass

View Current Prices on Official Site →

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