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Current temp
-4°C
Wind
WNW · 16 km/h
Fresh snow
0cm
Freezing level
1,320 m
10-day forecast
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Snow conditions
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Fresh (24h)
4cm
Forecast
Next snow
Sun · 3cm
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Location
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The mountain
- Summit elevation
- 1,894 m
- Base elevation
- 290 m
- Vertical drop
- 1,604 m
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About Wanaka
Nestled near the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wanaka, this resort region offers access to two world-class ski fields—Treble Cone and Cardrona—with terrain ranging from rolling, groomed cruisers to steep powder basins. Its friendly, laid-back mountain towns provide cozy lodges, après-ski warmth, and a vibrant community atmosphere perfect for families and freeriders alike. With reliable snow coverage and stunning alpine lake views, Wanaka delivers an unforgettable Southern Alps winter getaway.
Getting here
Wanaka Ski Resorts are located in New Zealand’s South Island; most visitors fly into Queenstown Airport (about an hour away) and then take a scenic shuttle or drive directly to the ski fields near Wanaka.
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