Peak Elevation
1,894 m
6,214 ft
Vertical Drop
600 m
1,968 ft
Skiable Area
615 ha
1,520 ac
Avg Snowfall
269 cm
106 in
Lifts
9
Cardrona Alpine Resort Weather Forecast
About
Cardrona Alpine Resort sits in the mountains above Wanaka in Otago, New Zealand, between 1,260 and 1,894 metres. After the Soho Basin expansion it covers about 1,520 acres, the largest commercial ski field in the country, served by roughly ten lifts across a 634-metre vertical. Five terrain parks and two halfpipes have long made it a freestyle stronghold for Southern Hemisphere riders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Cardrona Alpine Resort have?
Cardrona Alpine Resort has 9 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 15,200 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Cardrona Alpine Resort?
Cardrona Alpine Resort has a vertical drop of 1,968 feet (600 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Cardrona Alpine Resort?
The summit of Cardrona Alpine Resort sits at 6,214 feet (1,894 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Cardrona Alpine Resort have?
Cardrona Alpine Resort has 26 marked trails.
How big is the skiable terrain at Cardrona Alpine Resort?
Cardrona Alpine Resort covers 1,520 acres (615 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Cardrona Alpine Resort offer night skiing?
No, Cardrona Alpine Resort does not offer night skiing.
Does Cardrona Alpine Resort have snowmaking?
Yes, Cardrona Alpine Resort has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Cardrona Alpine Resort get each year?
Cardrona Alpine Resort averages around 106 inches (269 cm) of snowfall per season.