Wanaka - New Zealand

Wanaka Snow Trips - New Zealand

WANAKA

Wanaka is one of the two main accommodation centres in the Southern Lakes District and is surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain and lake scenery in New Zealand. From Wanaka you can ski or board at Treble Cone and Cardrona ski areas, plus you also have the option to go the Snow Farm, or go nordic or heliskiing. Self drive travellers can even drive around to Queenstown (71kms) for a day’s skiing or a night out. Wanaka was once considered to be New Zealand’s secret and mainly skied by the locals, but the word has got out over recent years and this region has matured into one of the best ski destinations in the Southern Hemisphere.

CARDRONA

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. It’s also a favourite with families, providing complete solutions for children from 3 months to 12 years in three purpose-built facitilites.

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. The resort opens on the 24th of June and operates until the 9th of October.

TREBLE CONE

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. The learners area with snowmaking facilities is located near the base building, the wide, gentle slope has an easy gradient and is groomed every night. This is serviced by an easy-to-use platter lift. Two trails - 'Triple Treat' (3.5km) and 'Main Street' (2km) - provide long, well-groomed slopes for beginners and intermediates along with many other groomed runs. Earthworks over Summer 2005 have created a NEW Upper High Street which now extend Treble Cones longest groomed run to 4.5km. These runs are all serviced by either the high-speed six-seater detachable chairlift or NEW quad chairlift. Treble Cone offers more intermediate and advanced terrain than any other South island ski area with off-piste powder skiing and boarding unrivalled. Treble Cone continues to offer the greatest freeriding terrain in the region for snowboarders. There are natural half pipes on the upper mountain and a terrain park is built each year.