Mountain Info

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

Opening Dates & Times

Summer 2019/20: December 6, 2019 – March 29, 2020 (closed Christmas Day).

Early Season Dec 6 - Dec 24
10am – 4pm (late night Fridays open till 8pm).
Mon - Thurs: McDougall's Chondola and van shuttle running daily (weather dependent).
Fri - Sun: McDougall's Chondola and Whitestar Express running daily (weather dependent).

Peak Season: December 28 – February 2
10am – 6pm (late night Fridays open till 8pm).
McDougall's Chondola and Whitestar Express running daily (weather dependent).

Late Season:  Feb 3 - Mar 29
10am – 4pm (late night Fridays open till 8pm).

McDougall's Chondola and Whitestar Express running daily (weather dependent).

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 and Mountain Carting
  • Whitestar Express operating for Mountain Biking and Mountain Carting (on weekends and from December 28 onwards)
• Activities
  • Lift-accessed mountain biking
    • Mountain bike lessons for beginners and intermediates
  • Lift-accessed walking and hiking
  • NZ’s first mountain carts
  • Stargazing
• Base Facilities
  • Rentals and Workshop
  • Cardrona General Store
  • On-mountain Apartments
  • Medical Centre and Dirt Patrol
  • Free Learner Zone and Flow Track
  • The Lounge
  • Bike Wash