Wanaka Ski and Snowboard
Wanaka in Winter
Wanaka is New Zealand's favourite ski resort for those who are passionate about their skiing and snowboarding. Wanaka is a winter paradise with an exhilerating variety of snow sports, snowboarding or skiing Cardrona and Treble Cone skifields, heliskiing the length of New Zealand's Southern Alps from Mt Cook to Wanaka to Queenstown, snowboarding the terrain park at Snow Park or x-country touring at the Snow Farm. The terrain and quality of snow is generally agreed some of the best in the Southern Hemisphere. Between them, Cardrona and Treble Cone resorts provide almost 900 hectares of terrain, excellent services and stunning views. The resorts are friendly and uncrowded and the terrain ranges from beginner to advanced, with great off-piste country as well as groomed trails. Modern facilities and a lack of queues make the experience all the more enjoyable. Just over an hour's drive away are Queenstown’s two fields, the Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Equipment can be hired up the mountain or in Wanaka township.
Wanaka is New Zealand's favourite ski resort for those who are passionate about their skiing and snowboarding. Wanaka is a winter paradise with an exhilerating variety of snow sports, snowboarding or skiing Cardrona and Treble Cone skifields, heliskiing the length of New Zealand's Southern Alps from Mt Cook to Wanaka to Queenstown, snowboarding the terrain park at Snow Park or x-country touring at the Snow Farm. The terrain and quality of snow is generally agreed some of the best in the Southern Hemisphere. Between them, Cardrona and Treble Cone resorts provide almost 900 hectares of terrain, excellent services and stunning views. The resorts are friendly and uncrowded and the terrain ranges from beginner to advanced, with great off-piste country as well as groomed trails. Modern facilities and a lack of queues make the experience all the more enjoyable. Just over an hour's drive away are Queenstown’s two fields, the Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Equipment can be hired up the mountain or in Wanaka township.
Most guests hire either 2WD (you may need to fit chains) or 4WD car (you seldom need to fit chains, but must still carry them). The skifields are 35-40mins drive from Wanaka and Riverrun. Car rental is available ex-Queenstown or Christchurch and there are two smaller Wanaka-based car rental companies. If you would rather not drive, you can either take a regular morning/afternoon shuttle bus or you can hire a personal shuttle service.
• Treble Cone skifield www.treblecone.co.nz
• Cardrona skifield www.cardrona.com
• Snowfarm www.snowfarmnz.com
• Harris Mountain Heliski www.heliski.co.nz
• Alpine Heliski www.alpineheli.co.nz
• Racers Edge ski hire www.racersedge.co.nz
• Base snowboard hire www.basenz.com
Cardrona
beginner to intermediate terrain
the highest field in the region with a deserved reputation for dry and reliable snow, well groomed slopes, some steeper stuff to try, all in all relaxed, friendly and an excellent family or "back to basics" field.
4 restaurants and cafes, noodle bar, excellent ski/snowboard school,full range of ski and board equipment hire.
Treble Cone
intermediate to advanced terrain
another high field renowned for what they call “poor man’s heliskiing,” if you want to ski or board off trail you will have a ball! This is the place to move your skiing or boarding to another level.
A big mountain with a cool “club field” atmosphere.
cafe, bar and outdoor terrace with fire, ski/snowboard school , full range of ski and board equipment hire.
best views of any field
Treble Cone
7 Night Package
NZ$1,250 - $1460 per person*
NZ$1,250 - $1460 per person*
7 nights luxury accommodation in a Cardrona or Clutha room, Full menu and buffet breakfasts, Dinner on one night of your stay, Wanaka 5 day Mountain lift pass valid for Cardrona and Treble Cone skifields, Fireside evening appetisers served each day, Full use of Riverrun facilities
* Available July, August, September 2010, double/twin share
If you can advise us on the following we can assist you in putting together the best winter package to suit you: are you beginner, intermediate or advanced, skier or snowboarder, how many nights do you plan to stay, do you require full equipment hire (skis/snowboard, boots, poles) would you like to book lessons, private or group, are you interested in a heliski option.