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Cardrona First Timer Package

Offered by Cardrona Alpine Resort

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$299.00 per person

4.7 (18 reviews)

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24 hours (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tour Overview

An all-in-one experience that lets complete first-timers learn, ride, and even reach the summit on day one.

What's Included

  • Helmet, goggles, snow jacket and pants
  • Full-day learner lift pass and 1 lift up on McDougall's Chondola
  • Skis, boots, and poles, or snowboard, boots, and wrist guards
  • Full day of lessons with a 45 minute stop for lunch

Not Included:

  • Transportation to/from resort
  • Gloves

What To Expect

Make your first experience on skis or a snowboard smooth and stress-free with Cardrona’s First Timer Package! With beginner-friendly facilities such as the covered learner conveyor, an easy-access base-area beginners’ zone, gentle practice runs, a dedicated kids’ conveyor, and Cardrona’s renowned snow sports school, there’s no better place to start learning on snow. This package is a fun and inclusive way to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time. It includes a beginners’ area lift pass, equipment hire, a full day of lessons by a knowledgeable instructor and clothing and accessories to keep you warm and protected. To make your first day even more memorable, the package includes a one-way ride on McDougall’s Chondola in the afternoon, giving you the chance to reach the top of the mountain on day one. Capture that milestone photo, then either enjoy an easy green run back to the base or relax and ride the gondola down.

Meeting and Pickup

Important Information

An email from the Cardrona x Treble Cone reservations team will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed, which you can use to collect your ski pass via our automatic ticket machines. You can do this at the same time you collect your rentals at the Cardrona mountain ticket office, or better yet, the day before at our off mountain locations, Wanaka (50 Cardrona Valley Road) or Queenstown (37 Camp Street) and get on snow faster!

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is strongly recommended that you arrive at 9:00am to allow time for fitting rentals prior to Snow School check-in at 10:20am - better yet, get fitted the day before at our Wanaka or Queenstown off mountain locations
  • Once you have all your gear, First Timer Lessons meet on snow from 10:20am with lessons starting at 10:30am
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, while snow jacket and pants are included, please still dress appropriately.
  • Cardrona is an alpine ski resort just outside Queenstown and is reached by a 14-kilometer mountain road, self-drivers must carry chains or park at Pines carpark and catch our free mountain shuttle

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.