Wanaka Skiing & Boarding Areas
Nestled in the magnificent Cardrona Valley, Treble Cone, Cardrona, SnowFarm and SnowPark are all within easy distance of the
accommodation and
activities of nearby
Wanaka. The resorts have stunning lake and mountain views in addtion to a full range of facilities, including snow making.
Cardrona ResortLocated 35 minutes drive from Wanaka, Cardrona's season runs until mid October, giving you plenty of chance to polish your skiing skills. There are three wide basins offering great learner and snow boarding terrain. The NZ Freeskiing Champs are held here and Cardrona is also home to the NZ Alpine Snowboard Race Team. Open 8.45am-4pm daily. There are daily shuttle services to/from Wanaka and
Queenstown.
Vital Statistics
- Season: mid June to mid October
- Open: 8.45am-4pm daily
- Skiable area: 320ha
- Highest lift: 1894m
- Longest run: 1.8km
- Terrain: Beginner 25%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 20%
- Snowmaking: Yes
- Lift and Season Pass rates
- Events Calendar
Facilities
- Four International half pipes
- Snow groomers and snow making
- Kassbohrer pipe shaper
- Bar, restaurant and café
- Apartment accommodation
- Full-day licensed childcare facility
- Equipment rental
- Medical staff
Treble ConeStretched across three basins, Treble Cone is largest ski area in the South Island with 550ha of skiable area. Treble Cone's regular falls of dry powder and reliable weather make it one of the more popular ski areas and the stunning vews over Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring and the Southern Alps are an added bonus. There is excellent off-piste skiing and natural half pipes for snowboarders. There are daily shuttle services to/from Wanaka and Queenstown.
Vital Statistics
- Season: late June to late September
- Open: 9am-4pm
- Skiable area: 550ha
- Highest Lift: 1960m
- Longest run: 4km
- Terrain: Beginner 10%; Intermediate 45%, Advanced 45%
- Snowmaking: Yes
- Lift and Season Pass rates
- Events Calendar
Facilities
- Accessories shop
- Gear and clothing rental
- Half pipe
- Six-seater detachable chairlift
- Ski and snowboard school
- Snowboard terrain park
Snow Farm NZ
Located in the Cardrona Valley, 35km from Wanaka,
Snow Farm NZ is New Zealand's only cross country ski resort. There are 55km of well groomed and fenced trails and incredible mountain views to enjoy as well. Snow Farm has an alpine lodge on site and there is a daily shuttle service to/from Wanaka.
Vital Statistics
Snow Park NZBoarders can continue to polish their skills at the Southern Hemisphere's only dedicated terrain park resort,
Snow Park NZ. Tucked away in the magnificent Southern Alps, Snow Park is New Zealand's largest terrain park and has some of the most innovative freestyle terrain around. You'll find New Zealand's longest superpipe, the country's first triple jump line and more than 40 rails, hits and jumps designed to test your technique to the max.