Jono Norton

Review of Cardrona Alpine Resort

Cardrona is probably the best all round ski resort...

Cardrona is probably the best all round ski resort in New Zealand. The snow and weather are usually very reliable. The facilities are top notch, really world class with great food and lots of options.
The resort is very family friendly and we had and an amazing sunny week with our 8 and 4 year old boys who were both learning to snowboard.
The runs are very beginner friendly with a decent amount of immediate and more advanced features as well as a really good park.
The gondola option takes beginners to the top of the mountain with nice easy green runs back down. These were perfect for my wife and 8 year old son to get them off the learner slopes to experience what it's all about and they were both left buzzing.
Staff were all super cool too very friendly and helpful the whole week.
We can't wait to go back again!

P.S. Make sure you check out the iconic Cardrona pub afterwards for apres ski! At the bottom of the access road (as you leave) turn right and it's just a few minutes drive you can't miss it.