Product Overview

Re-imagine what you know of your mountain playground – this is summer at Cardrona! Take a deep breath of the crisp mountain air, soak in the stunning scenery, feel the flow & take a break in New Zealand’s ultimate summer alpine playground. With activities for the mountain explorer to the hardcore downhiller, there’s something for everyone at Cardrona this season.

Product Description

• Lifts:
  • McDougall's Chondola operating for Mountain Biking, Walking and Mountain Carting
  • Whitestar Express operating for Mountain Biking and Mountain Carting 
• Activities
  • Lift-accessed mountain biking
    • Mountain bike lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders
  • Lift-accessed walking and hiking
  • NZ’s first mountain carts
• Base Facilities
  • Rentals and Workshop
  • Retail Store
  • Medical Centre and Dirt Patrol
  • Free Learner Zone and Flow Track
  • The Lounge
  • Bike Wash

Departure Times

Summer 2021/22: December 9, 2021 – April 3, 2022 (closed Christmas Day).

Half-day passes are valid from 10 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to close.

Opening hours

• Regular (9 – 24 December & 17 January – 3 April): 10am – 4pm
• Extended-play (26 Dec – 16 January): 10am – 6pm
• TGIF: 10am – 8pm (except Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve)

Opening Days

• Off-Peak (10 – 24 December & 1 February – 3 April): Thursday – Monday (closed Tuesday/Wednesday)
• Peak (26 December – 31 January): Monday – Sunday (7 days a week)

What To Bring

Make sure you bring plenty of water, sunscreen, sturdy footwear and clothing layers, as mountain conditions can change quickly. It's not uncommon to find a few spots of snow around the ridges so you may have the opportunity to build a snowman... in summer!