Do I need chains for Cardrona?

Cardrona is located in a high alpine environment, with weather that can change quickly. … Both the Crown Range road and the Cardrona mountain road can be affected by snowfall, so it’s best to always carry chains and know how to use them.

How busy is Cardrona? Crowds/Queues: 3.4

(1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.

Do I need 4WD for Cardrona? We recommend you use 4WD or AWD vehicles. All vehicles should carry chains in winter.

Then, How long is the bus from Queenstown to Cardrona? How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Cardrona? The bus from Athol Street Queenstown to Cardrona Hotel takes 55 min including transfers and departs once daily.

FAQ

How much snow is in Cardrona?

Snow History

Is Cardrona good for skiing? Welcome to Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand’s ultimate mountain playground! Ski in Queenstown & Wanaka at New Zealand’s favourite ski area – Cardrona Alpine Resort. Founded in 1980, Cardrona is now open for both winter skiing & snowboarding, as well as a range of summer activities.

Why is Cardrona the best? Whilst many powder hounds and experts prefer nearby Treble Cone, Cardrona New Zealand is popular with most others for its terrain parks, beginner terrain and wide open groomers for intermediates. The Cardrona Ski Resort is so well-liked that it has the most skier visits per season of all the New Zealand ski fields.

Is Treble Cone good for beginners? Treble Cone has great learner facilities for children and adults designed to ensure progression to more challenging terrain. The Nice and Easy Platter is perfect for beginner skiers and snowboarders.

How far is Cardrona ski field from Wanaka?

Cardrona is 34km from Wanaka (35 minutes drive), 58km from Queenstown (1 hour), and 27km from Arrowtown (45 minutes).

Do you need chains to drive to Coronet Peak? The Coronet Peak road is a fully sealed alpine road. Please drive to the conditions, maintain two-way access and carry chains at all times. Check the weather page on our website for road conditions and car park availability.

Is Queenstown or Wanaka closer to Cardrona?

There are actually 4 different ski fields within a 40 minute from Wanaka town: Cardrona Alpine Resort, Treble Cone, the Snow Farm, and Soho Basin. Another two ski fields are located closer to Queenstown just over an hour’s drive away: Coronet Peak, and The Remarkables.

How high is Cardrona? Cardrona Alpine Resort is an alpine resort in New Zealand’s South Island. The ski field ranges from 1,260m to 1,860m.
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What date does Cardrona open?

Opening Dates & Times

Summer 2021/22: December 9, 2021 – April 3, 2022 (closed Christmas Day).

When did Cardrona ski field open?

2016. On December 27, 2015, Cardrona opens for its first full summer of operations including mountain biking, walking/hiking, Alpine by Night stargazing & the Southern Hemisphere’s first mountain carts.

Is Cardrona good for beginners? Cardrona is great for beginners with its wide open slopes and brand new chondola, a ‘combined’ lift of gondola cabins and chairs, making it easy for first time skiers and snowboarders to ride to the top of the mountain on their first day.

How many runs Cardrona? For skiing and snowboarding, there are 40 km of slopes available. 6 lifts transport the guests.
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Total: 40 km.

Is there WIFI at Cardrona?

We now have FREE wifi in the Base Area Cafes for your browsing convenience…just connect to ‘Cardrona Free Wifi’ and you’re away laughing 🙂 … It’s in the plans to give apartment guests access to free wifi as well.

Is Treble Cone hard? The Treble Cone ski field can be very impressive, particularly the terrain for advanced and expert riders. … The mountain is steep, but winding runs have been carved out so that there is also terrain for beginner and intermediate riders.

How much snow does Treble Cone get?

Treble Cone, Wanaka

Renowned for dry powder and plenty of it, Treble Cone receives an average annual snowfall of 5.5 metres and has an average maximum snow depth of 3.25 metres.

What height is Treble Cone? Skiing Treble Cone

The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,260 and 1,960 m. Treble Cone ski resort has about 550ha of inbound terrain. The 700m vertical rise creates runs like the 4km High Street / Easy Rider leg burner.

What time does Cardrona road open?

Cardrona Lift Passes

½ day passes run between 8.30am – 12.30pm in the morning, 12.30pm – 4pm in the afternoon. There’s a multi-day discount throughout the winter for both consecutive and non-consecutive days skiing.

How much is the bus from Queenstown to Arrowtown? With a Bee Card (the bus driver will give you one for free at the time of writing): Adults are $2 and children $1.50 (one way). Cash: Adults are $4 and children $2 (one way). How long does the bus ride take? To get from Stanley Street, Queenstown to Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown is expected to take 36 minutes.

How do you get up the mountain in Queenstown?

Getting to our mountains is easy!

You can either drive yourself or catch a ride on the Ski Bus. The Ski Bus departs regularly from Memorial St in Central Queenstown for an easy ride up and down the mountain in winter. We have a fleet of modern 4WD buses to carry you and your equipment in comfort.

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