Cardrona ski area, New Zealand, South Island

  The 18 ski slopes at this ski hill are enjoyable to ski on. The seasonal snowfall is roughly average at Cardrona. The 1,288 feet of vertical drop is rather acceptable; Cardrona makes great use of it all. This ski area has a fairly modest diversity of slopes and a decent amount of great ski lifts. The seasonal snowfall of 9 feet keeps the coverage good. Cardrona is a regular size ski resort boasting an average vertical drop compared to other Southern Hemisphere ski mountains. This is a family friendly ski hill with loads
    of blue and green ski slopes for beginners. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, there are loads of nice ski hills for that in the vicinity. This ski hill has a much lower than average share of black and red ski slopes and a much higher than average share
of beginner and intermediate slopes. All 7 ski lifts at this ski hill are enjoyable to get a ride with. With the skiable area being 791 acres you won't lack ski terrain. The skiing and the snowboarding in New Zealand, South Island is a great thing to do during the season. A nice workout and spending some quality time in the great outdoors outdoes anything. In wintertime the New Zealand, South Island mountaintops are something you can’t pass up if you're interested in snowboarding or skiing. 

  QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,288 feet

Total Runs: 18
- 20% Expert and Advanced
- 55% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 7

Skiing Area: 791 acres
Annual snowfall: 9 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: -44.87284
Longitude: 168.94859

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OUTDOORS
 Ski Areas Near Cardrona ski area:
Treble Cone, New Zealand, South Island , 12 miles away
   2180 vertical feet
   14 runs - 5 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   15% Beginner
The Remarkables, New Zealand, South Island , 13 miles away
   1083 vertical feet
   31 runs - 6 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   30% Beginner
Coronet Peak, New Zealand, South Island , 15 miles away
   420 vertical feet
   32 runs - 6 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand, South Island , 68 miles away
   1404 vertical feet
   8 runs - 3 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

 
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