Cardrona Must-Do's

Cardrona Alpine Resort

In winter, skiers and snowboarders make full use of the well-connected runs, good lifts, beginner slopes,lessons and eating places. In summer, the gondola runs allow for mountain biking and three-wheelcarting.

New Zealand’s Highest Bike Park

Riders of every level descend on Cardrona Bike Park for the variety of downhill trails. There are also beginner tracks and lessons available. Open December to April.

Cardrona Bike Park © Jamie Greenway

Cardrona Hotel

A drinking hole since 1863, the façade is pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time.

Cardrona Hotel © Vaughan Brookfield

Cardrona Distillery

Producers of various artisan single malt spirits and seasonal liqueurs. Small group tours allow for 75-minute exploration into the process, with generous tastings.

The Junction

Inside a tiny historic building, opposite Cardrona Hotel,lies an emporium of treasures.

Cardrona Bra Fence

In 1999, four bras mysteriously appeared on a rural fence. It’s since grown by hundreds. Located on the driveway entrance to ‘The Cardrona Horse Trekking and Quad biking’, it’s all fora good cause – there’s a donation box for breast cancer.

The Cardrona Horse Trekking & Quad Biking

Experience Cardrona’s rugged high-country on horseback or quad bike. Conveniently located next door to the distillery, but maybe do that after!

Snow Farm

At New Zealand’s only cross-country ski area, there’s 50km of terrain for skiing, ski-skating and snowshoeing as well as a family focused Snow Fun Zone for tubing.In summer there are MTB and hiking trails and year-round back country huts for overnight stays.