Mountain Info

A speed date with Cardrona – everything you need to know about us in 1 page of mountain info!

Opening Dates & Times

Summer 2017: December 27, 2016 – April 2, 2017
Daily from December 27, 2016 – February 12, 2017. Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from February 13 – April 2, 2017.

Daily operation hours: 10am – 4pm (late night Fridays open till 8pm).

Stats & Facts

• Base Area Elevation: 1670m
• Highest Lifted Point: 1860m
• Vertical Rise: 600m
• Terrain: 345ha
  • 15% Beginner
  • 50% Intermediate
  • 35% Advanced
• Lifts:
  • Whitestar Express operating for Mountain Biking, Walking & Mountain Carting
• Activities
  • Lift-accessed mountain biking
    • Mountain bike lessons for all levels
  • Lift-accessed walking & hiking
  • NZ’s first mountain carts
  • Alpine by Night
• Base Facilities
  • Rentals & Workshop
  • Cardrona General Store
  • On-mountain Apartments
  • Medical Centre & Dirt Patrol
  • Free Learner Zone & Flow Track
  • Mezz Café