Cardrona - World Snowboard Guide

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Cardrona lies off the Crown Range road between Wanaka and Queenstown. Shuttle bus services operate from both towns, so it is accessible wherever you choose to base yourself. The last few seasons has seen the major NZ resorts really step up a gear in developing decent terrain parks and pipes. Cardrona being no exception with a 1000m terrain park and 4 half-pipes which this year has attracted the likes of Burton to hold the NZ open there. Although this may not be in the super league of big resorts, the humble offerings here are never the less acceptable and will appeal to all levels and style of rider. If you are moved by the steep and deep then you won't be disappointed with such areas known as Powder Keg and Arcadia Chutes reached off the La Franch chair.

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New for season

06 season: NZ$2million spent on snowmaking equipment, groomer and beginners terrain park
04/05: High-speed detachable quad chair will replace the existing La Franchi double chair drastically increasing upload at this previous bottleneck.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: June to Oct
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 7
Chair lifts: 3
Drag lifts: 1
Other lifts: 3 x Magic Carpet in beginners area
Max people per hour: 7,800
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 25
Total ride area: 320 hectares
Longest run: 1mile (1.6km)

Top lift: 1894m
Vertical drop: 390m
First lift: 1504m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 55%
Black runs: 20%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Half-day pass $54
1 Day pass - $74
5 Day pass - $330
Season pass - $1049
Offers exist for early bird season passes before April 30th.
Lift times:9.00am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 2.7m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 30%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: Group lessons 2hrs $47
Cardrona operates an Alpine Development centre. Pre courses exist for those wanting to obtain NZ certification in Snowboard instruction or just improve their riding. There are also pipe camps with exclusive use of one of the pipes and park technique courses. Expect to pay around $600-700 for a 10 day rider improvement course. Around $380 for a 5 day pipe camp (passes extra).
Snowboard Hire: Board & Boots NZ$46 per day
Night Riding: : No

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.cardrona.co.nz/
Email:info@cardrona.com

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