Cardrona
Prices & Transport guide for 2025 Season
Lift Pass prices
Cardrona Resort partners with Treble Cone – Wanaka’s other world-famous Ski field. Any pass purchased for Cardrona or Treble Cone will grant access to both ski-fields. Terms and conditions do apply however, and day-passes must be used on a specific date of your choosing. Ticket sales are capped each day, this allow the operators to set a maximum number of skiiers using the lifts and slopes. So, unlike previous seasons you may no longer be able to wait for a good weather to purchase your tickets, as they may already be sold out. Be sure to read any terms and conditions before purchasing any pass.
Single day Passes
Grants one day Ski access to either Cardrona or Treble Cone-
Choose between Cardrona or Treble cone
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No Blackout periods
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Locked into specific date of your choice
Multi-day Pass
The best multi-day option for those looking for complete flexibility.-
No need to pick specific dates or mountain, gives you access to both Cardrona and Treble cone
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1 Day Pass - $179
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2 Day Pass - $340
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3 Day Pass - $435
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4 Day Pass - $525
Season Lift pass
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No need to pick specific dates or mountains, gives you access to both Cardrona and Treble cone
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Welcome to ski during peak time Blackout periods in July.
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On-and-off mountain benefits
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Earn Airpoints Dollars
Transport guide
Bus Service (operated by Real NZ/Cardrona)
Cardrona run a return bus from both Queenstown (departing daily at 7:30am or 9:00am) and from Wanaka (departing daily, 7:30am only)
From Queenstown
The journey takes about 1.5 hours from Queenstown to Cardrona. The pickup point is right next to both of our Queenstown hostels, collecting from the Cardrona X Treble Cone store, located on Camp St. Return journeys will leave Cardrona at 4:15pm or 5pm.
The bus service which includes return to Queenstown costs $44 per person, and can be booked direct with Cardrona.
• Lift passes and rental gear can be picked up on-mountain or from Cardrona’s Queenstown office (opposite Adventure Queenstown Hostel).
• Transport departure time from Cardrona is 4:15pm, returning to Queenstown approximately 1hr later
• Pickup locations must be noted at the time of booking *Select STOP 6 when booking.
• Transport runs from June 14 – October 5
• Please book at least 24-48 hours in advance to ensure availability
• Please reconfirm your transport booking by 6pm the day before travel to confirm pickup details – you can do this by calling 0800 440 800.
From Wanaka
The journey takes a little over 45 minutes from Wanaka, to the top of the mountain. The nearest pickup point to Adventure Wanaka is from the Lakeside Car park (across from Kai Whakpai) departing 7:50am. Return journeys will leave Cardrona at 4:15pm or 5pm.
The bus costs $44 per person, and can be booked direct with Cardrona.
• Lift passes and rental gear can be picked up on-mountain.
• Transport departure time from Cardrona is 4:15pm, returning to Wanaka approximately 45 minutes later
• Pickup locations must be noted at the time of booking *Select STOP 3 when booking.
• Transport runs from June – September
• Please book at least 24-48 hours in advance to ensure availability
• Please reconfirm your transport booking by 6pm the day before travel to confirm pickup details – you can do this by calling 0800 440 800.
Pine Trees car park shuttle service
Treble Cone operates free shuttles every day, these loop from the base of the mountain from the Pine Trees carpark. The road leading up to Pine Trees car park is sealed, after which it becomes a gravel/dirt road up to the top of the mountain.
Parking down at Pine Trees saves you from driving all the way up the mountain and needing to crack out your snow chains. This is a free, first come-first served service.
Shuttle departures from bottom carpark up:
0800, 0830, 0900, 0930, 1000, 1230
Shuttle departures from Base Building down:
1200, 1330, 1430, 1530, 1615
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