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Cardrona First Timer Package

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Queenstown, New Zealand
  • 1 day (approx.)

Overview

    What's Included

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

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Cardrona Alpine Resort
      Cardrona Valley Rd, Cardrona 9305, New Zealand

      You can pick up your passes and rentals from our off-mountain locations (37 Camp St, Queenstown or 50 Cardrona Valley Rd, Wanaka) the day before. Alternatively, you can do this on-mountain on the day. We'd suggest arriving around 9:00am to get fitted before your lesson starts 10.20am.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

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    Ticket Redemption Points

  • 50 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort, Cardrona Valley Rd, Cardrona 9305, New Zealand
  • 37 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
  • What To Expect

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    Cardrona Alpine Resort

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 18 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    From $179.11

    per person

    -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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