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Latest trip review on May 17 '12
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"Too good to be true? That's what I thought and was proven wrong. The 5 day Kauri, as an independent traveller, felt like a 2-week break with old friends. I saw and did more then I could ever have imagined possible in such a short space of time and yet reached the end of the week feeling very relaxed!"

Kelly Blemings (Wokingham, United Kingdom) March 2010 Kauri
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MEET OUR GUIDES:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Ben Laffan
"Ben inspired confidence throughout the trip, has a wonderful Kiwi dry humor, boundless energy, and incredible local knowledge - both Maori and geological - a real plus. Ben had very strong interpersonal skills and knack for relating with clients of all ages and skill. I genuinely felt he likes his job and the clients. It didn't matter how trivial the question, he responded with pleasure. He also shared a couple of 'secret' side missions and guide favorites, which always makes the group feel special."
Meade Rudasill (Pennsylvania, USA) February 2009 Rimu

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Rimu Nov 2011
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Cardrona Alpine Resort, South Island, NZ

Cardrona Alpine Resort - relaxed atmosphere, perfect for intermediate level, close to Queenstown and Wanaka.

Cardrona Alpine Resort is nestled into the incomparable mountains of New Zealand's South Island. Cardrona is perfectly sited to allow you the greatest choice in accommodation and apres ski activity. A spectacular 65 minute drive from the tourist centre of Queenstown brings you to the slopes of Cardrona from the south, while Wanaka is just 35 minutes to the north. You can stay on the mountain at Cardrona or at either of these great destinations.


Cardrona Alpine Resort has a relaxed and friendly feel and caters to skiiers and snowboarders of all levels and ages. With a reputable ski school and on-site early childhood centre, it's a family favorite. There are specialist slopes for beginners, heaps of wide open groomed slopes for intermediates, chutes for the advanced and an extensive park for freestylers.


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Cardrona Quick Facts
Nearest Town Wanaka
Distance (km) 34
Nearest Airport Queenstown
Distance (km) 58
Annual Snow Fall (m) 2.7
Season Opens Late June
Season Closes Early October
Skiable Area (hectares) 320
Base Altitude (m) 1670
Highest Altitude (m) 1894
Beginner 25%
Intermediate 55%
Advanced 20%
Total Number of Lifts 7
Chairlifts 3
T-Bars 0
Platters 1
Magic Learner Lifts 3
Ski School Yes
Ski Hire Yes
Chain Hire Yes
Groomers Yes
Half Pipe Yes
Terrain Park Yes
Cafe Yes
Bar Yes
Accommodation on Ski Area Yes