Cardrona Alpine Resort

Experience the brand-new adventure sport, mountain carting, aka New Zealand’s most accessible gravity-fuelled activity. The only one of their kind in New Zealand, these 3-wheeled gravity carts are all you need to take on the trails with no previous experience necessary. Take a leisurely roll or race your mates around sweeping bends before taking the chairlift back up to get another lap in. Get your heart racing in this fun-filled, downhill adrenaline activity, no previous experience is required. Sessions last for 2 hours with access to all 3 mountain cart tracks. Once you have worked up an appetite, why not head to the onsite bar to take your pick from the selection of craft beers and local wines as well as a bunch of hot and cold menu options including delicious wood-fired pizzas. Summer operating dates and times: 2024/25 Summer Season - Dec 14 - Mar 2 - Closed Christmas Day (25th Dec) Opening hours & days: Off-peak - 14 – 24 December & 21 January – 2 March 5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday) 10am - 4pm Fridays: 12pm - 8pm Peak - 26 December – 20 January 7 days a week 10am – 5pm Fridays: 12pm – 8pm

Take the McDougall’s Express Chondola to the top of the mountain and ride in comfort and style. The Chondola starts right beside the base area and in under 4 minutes you’ll be at the top of the mountain. Sit back and watch mountain bikers and carters as they head off down the hill, or snap a selfie at our big swing! Enjoy 360-degree views at every turn. Take as many photos for the family album as you want before you head back down to base. There is also outdoor giant games (Jenga, dominoes, quoits!) Drop by the lounge and soak up the sun on the patio, the ultimate trailside après spot. Refuel with a selection of hot and cold menu options to suit everyone with a delicious coffee, craft beer or local wines. 2024/25 Summer Season - Dec 14 - Mar 2 - Closed Christmas Day (25th Dec) Opening hours & days: Off-peak - 14 – 24 December & 21 January – 2 March 5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday) 10am - 4pm Fridays: 12pm - 8pm Peak - 26 December – 20 January 7 days a week 10am – 5pm Fridays: 12pm – 8pm