Cardrona Alpine Resort

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Located off the Cardrona Valley Road which links Wanaka and Queenstown; drive time from Wanaka 35min (34km) and from Queenstown 60min (58km). Cardrona is renowned for great natural snow due to a higher elevation and its southerly aspect. A great mountain for beginner and intermediate abilities (80% of terrain). Gentle wide open slopes prevail and 3 Magic Learner lifts result in an accelerated learning curve. New Zealand's family resort, Cardrona offers the best options for kids with accredited childcare centres and specialised kids lessons. Cardrona is an incredible playground for freestyle skiers and boarders. Slope facilities include a fantastic terrain park with a wide range of rails and jumps, up to 4 halfpipes and a Gravity Cross course. Lifts consist of 1 quad fixed chairlift, 2 quad express chairlifts, 3 Magic Learner lifts, 1 platter beginner lift. Lift capacity 7800 people per hour. Season 26 June until 4 October 2009. Base elevation 1670m, highest lifted point 1894m, vertical rise 390m, terrain 320ha, average annual snowfall 2.7m. Facilities - Licensed bar and restaurant, 4 cafes, snow shop, ski and snowboard school, full rental services and workshop, medical centre, ticketing and guest services. Children's Alpine Centre with nursery (3mths-3yrs $75/day), kids centre (3-4yrs $75-$130/day), kids programme centre (5-14yrs from $100/day).

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