Cardrona

Getting There: Cardrona is located between Queenstown and Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island. The resort is 26 km from Wanaka.

Cardrona, Queenstown's largest ski resort, offers visitors all-around comfort. The international base facilities surround a central courtyard that includes a full licensed bar and restaurant, full rental services including workshops, licensed childcare and a medical center. There is also the famous Sno Shop, a ski and snowboard school, and apartment accommodations.

The slope facilities are a snowboarder's dreams come true. With 4 halfpipes designed to international competition specifications, a Terrain Park and Gravity Cross course, it is not surprising that the Top National and International snowboard events dominate Cardrona.

Cardrona with its wide runs and open slopes remains a definite inspiration to those seeking Heaven on Earth.

Vertical Drop: 390m/1,280'

Highest lift:  1894m/

Base:          1669m/

Lifts:         7 (1 double chair, 2 quads, 4 surface)

Terrain:       25% 55% 20%

Skiable:       320h/

Heliskiing:    Yes (back bowls)

Snowboards:    5 halfpipes

Season:        Mid-June through October