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Mountain Community :: Wanaka :: About :: Ski Resorts
Ski Resorts |
| Wanaka offers a perfect blend of ski resorts to suit any ability or preferred terrain. Of the three closest resorts, Treble Cone is by far the steepest and gnarliest of the mountains. Cardrona offers a mixture of trails to suit any level and also has a reasonable terrain park. Snow Park goes off with rails, pipes and big hits everywhere.
Here they are in no particular order! |
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| Treble Cone | 35 minute drive |
Spread over three large basins there are trails to suit all ages and skill levels. From the purpose-built learner area with a Magic Carpet Lift, to comfortable, groomed green and blue runs, through challenging black runs and secret powder stashes, Treble Cone has great terrain for all levels of ability.
Treble Cone offers more intermediate and advanced terrain than any other South island ski area with off-piste powder skiing and boarding unrivalled. |
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| Cardrona | 35 minute drive |
Higher, drier, naturally better. Located between Wanaka and Queenstown with a base elevation of 1670m above sea level, Cardrona is higher, colder and renowned for dry natural snow and wide, open slopes.
Cardrona is a great place for learners with 3 magic carpet lifts, a platter lift and a beginner quad chair. Its also a favourite with families, providing complete solutions for children from 3 months to 12 years in three purpose-built facitilites. It also has two quad chairlifts (including one high speed detachable) servicing three valleys of intermediate and advanced terrain.
Cardrona's halfpipes, gravity cross course and terrain park trails make it a popular playground with freestyle skiers and boarders. These facilities host a number of national and international events throughout the season. |
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| Snow Park | 35 minute drive |
On your first visit to Snow Park NZ, you will realize that we have created an atmosphere unparalleled to any other resort in the world. From first-rate tunes playing all day from our massive speakers to the tasty coffee and snacks available in the jungle lounge; all provided to you by our ever helpful and friendly staff. Snow Park definitely creates something special yet unique.
Whether you are chilling out on one the many couches or picnic tables enjoying the view or shredding out on the snow, Snow Park has something to offer everyone . From first timers to the most dedicated park fanatic. The amazing vibe at Snow Park is one that you won't find anywhere else. |
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| Coronet Peak | 1.5 hour drive |
With a reputation for some of the best and varied terrain in Australasia it is no wonder that Coronet Peak has developed a truly international flavour.
Coronet Peak’s wide and rolling terrain provides maximum fun for all. Extensive snowmaking ensures that everyone can get the utmost enjoyment for the longest time possible. |
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| The Remarkables | 1.5 hour drive |
At the Remarkables the emphasis is very definitely on joining in and having fun, especially if you're a beginner, intermediate or looking for serious adrenaline.
The Remarkables enjoys three sunny sheltered bowls framed by towering peaks, and is known for its friendly atmosphere and relaxed feel. It's a great place to learn to ski with easy access to learner runs by an easy to use chairlift. And if you're ready to sample life on the edge, you'll find challenging terrain like you've never seen before and some of the longest off-piste runs around. |
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