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Cardrona

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Cardrona

4.6/5· Amazing

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Current temp

-3°C

Wind

NNE · 2 km/h

Fresh snow

0cm

Freezing level

2,840 m

10-day forecast

Updated

Rain forecast Thu.

Sun
17 May
Clear
4°C / -4°C
New snow 0cm

AM-2°C2 km/h
PM2°C2 km/h
Nt-3°C3 km/h
Mon
18 May
Clear
3°C / -3°C
New snow 0cm

AM-2°C4 km/h
PM2°C3 km/h
Nt-3°C2 km/h
Tue
19 May
Partly cloudy
1°C / -5°C
New snow 0cm

AM-3°C4 km/h
PM0°C5 km/h
Nt-4°C7 km/h
Wed
20 May
Partly cloudy
0°C / -5°C
New snow 0cm

AM-3°C11 km/h
PM-1°C12 km/h
Nt-2°C9 km/h
Thu
21 May
Drizzle
4°C / -2°C
New snow 0cm

AM0°C9 km/h
PM3°C6 km/h
Nt1°C5 km/h
Fri
22 May
Drizzle
6°C / -1°C
New snow 0cm

AM0°C7 km/h
PM5°C7 km/h
Nt2°C6 km/h
Sat
23 May
Drizzle
2°C / -2°C
New snow 0cm

AM0°C6 km/h
PM0°C6 km/h
Nt-3°C3 km/h
Sun
24 May
Partly cloudy
0°C / -3°C
New snow 0cm

AM-2°C5 km/h
PM0°C5 km/h
Nt-1°C12 km/h
Mon
25 May
Drizzle
1°C / -6°C
New snow 0cm

AM0°C13 km/h
PM-1°C7 km/h
Nt-5°C6 km/h
Tue
26 May
Partly cloudy
1°C / -7°C
New snow 0cm

AM-2°C9 km/h
PM-1°C9 km/h
Nt-5°C4 km/h

 

Snow conditions

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Fresh (24h)

0cm

Forecast

Next snow

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Trail map

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Location

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The mountain

Summit elevation
1,894 m
Base elevation
1,670 m
Vertical drop
224 m
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About Cardrona

Cardrona Alpine Resort captures the perfect balance of excitement and accessibility, with a wide range of terrain from gentle beginner slopes to thrilling advanced lines and expansive terrain parks for every skill level. Its modern gondola and lift system whisk guests effortlessly between scenic bowls, groomed runs, and freestyle zones, while cozy lodges and après‑ski venues offer warmth and social buzz after a day on the snow. Ideal for families, freestyle enthusiasts, and adventurers alike, Cardrona promises a dynamic and memorable alpine escape.

Getting here

Cardrona Alpine Resort is located in New Zealand’s South Island, between Queenstown and Wanaka; most visitors fly into Queenstown Airport and then enjoy a scenic 35‑minute to 1‑hour drive or shuttle ride to reach the resort.

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