Mountain Info

A speed date with Cardrona – everything you need to know about summer in one page of mountain info!

Opening Dates & Times

Summer 2018/19: December 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 (closed Christmas Day).

Peak Season: December 26 – February 10
10am – 6pm (late night Fridays open till 8pm).
McDougall's Chondola & Whitestar Express running daily (weather dependent).

Regular Season: Dec 1 - Dec 24 / Feb 11 - Mar 31
10am – 4pm (late night Fridays open till 8pm).
Mon - Thurs: McDougall's Chondola & lower mountain shuttle running daily (weather dependent).
Fri - Sun: McDougall's Chondola & Whitestar Express running daily (weather dependent). 
Lower mountain shuttles:
Monday - Thurs: Whitestar 10am to 4pm / Heli Corner 12pm to 2.30pm
Fridays: Heli Corner 12.30pm to 3.30pm & 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Heli Corner 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Stats & Facts

• Base Area Elevation: 1670m
• Highest Lifted Point: 1860m
• Vertical Rise: 600m
• Terrain: 345ha
  • 15% Beginner
  • 50% Intermediate
  • 35% Advanced
• Lifts:
  • McDougall's Chondola operating for Mountain Biking, Walking & Mountain Carting
  • Whitestar Express operating for Mountain Biking & Mountain Carting (on weekends & during peak period)
• Activities
  • Lift-accessed mountain biking
    • Mountain bike lessons for beginners & intermediates
  • Lift-accessed walking & hiking
  • NZ’s first mountain carts
  • Stargazing
• Base Facilities
  • Rentals & Workshop
  • Cardrona General Store
  • On-mountain Apartments
  • Medical Centre & Dirt Patrol
  • Free Learner Zone & Flow Track
  • The Lounge
  • Bike Wash