Wanaka, New Zealand
*Note:if you have your preferred ski lodge/properties, please call 1300 308081, or email us for quotes or more details.
Wanaka Facts

Base yourself in Wanaka for a unique combination of magnificent lake and mountain scenery, coupled with a friendly alpine village atmosphere. There’s an array of lively bars, restaurants and cafes, plus numerous apres ski activities. From Wanaka, ski the resorts of Treble Cone or Cardrona. Treble Cone is the highest ski area in the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand, with regular falls of dry powder snow. Cardrona is situated between Wanaka and Queenstown, offering reliable, powder snow and three basins of mixed terrain.
Transfers
| Transfers Prices (subject to change) | Adult |
| Christchurch to Wanaka (one-way) | 68 |
| Queenstown to Wanaka (one-way) | 25 |
Mountain Transfers
| Wanaka to Cardrona and Treble Cone | 26 |
Rental Services
| Wanaka - Pass Rental | Adult | Child |
| 1 day - Skis/Boots/Poles | 32 | 15 |
| 5 day - Skis/Boots/Poles | 158 | 76 |
| 1 day - Snowboard/Boots | 37 | 26 |
| 5 day - Snowboard/Boots | 185 | 131 |
| 1 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants | 22 | 17 |
| 5 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants | 109 | 87 |
*Available to rent from Wanaka town centre
| Wanaka - Cardrona Rental | Adult | Child |
| 1 day - Skis/Boots/Poles | 35 | 26 |
| 5 day - Skis/Boots/Poles | 153 | 109 |
| 1 day - Snowboard/Boots | 35 | 26 |
| 5 day - Snowboard/Boots | 153 | 109 |
| 1 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants | 28 | 20 |
| 5 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants | 113 | 79 |
| Wanaka - Treble Cone Rental | Adult | Child |
| 1 day - Skis/Boots/Poles | 41 |
32 |
| 5 day - Skis/Boots/Poles | 175 | 130 |
| 1 day - Snowboard/Boots | 41 | 32 |
| 5 day - Snowboard/Boots | 175 | 130 |
| 1 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants | 31 |
31 |
| 5 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants | 155 | 155 |
All prices subject to change.
Driving Times
Christchurch to Wanaka 6 hours
Queenstown to Wanaka 1.5 hours
Ski School Programmes
| CARDRONA | Adult | Child |
| Group Lessons (operate daily for 2 hours) | 46 | 35 |
| 1 day First Timers Package - (includes learner lift pass, rental and 2 lessons) | 83 |
70 |
| 1 day Achievement Package - (includes lift pass, rental and lesson) | 118 | 74 |
| Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch | - | 113 |
| Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch/Rental | - | 140 |
| Kids Club - 5 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch | - | 467 |
| Kids Club - 5 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch/Rental | - | 550 |
Kids Club ages 5-14 years
| TREBLE CONE | Adult | Child |
| Group Lessons (operate daily for 2 hours) | 51 |
37 |
| First Timers Package - | ||
| (includes learner lift pass, rental and lesson) | 97 |
- |
| Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch | - | 67 |
| Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch/Rental | - | 104 |
| Prices subject to change |
Kids Club ages up to 12 years
Cardrona
Special highlights
• Runs open late June – October
• Unique Family Facilities
• 800m sculpted gravity course
Facilities
• Café, Noodle Bar, Pizzeria
• Rental Services
• Retail Outlet
• Repair Centre
Ski School
• Daily Ski School Programmes – for all levels
Especially for Children
• Children under 6 years ski FREE – all season
• Kids Korral – childcare for 3 months to 3 years
• Ski Korral – program for 3-5 years
• Kids Club – 5-12 years
How to get to Cardrona
• 34 kms from Wanaka
• 58 kms from Queenstown
Mountain Facts
| Beginner | 25% | Elevation | 1894 m |
| Intermediate | 50% | Vertical Rise | 390 m |
| Advanced | 20% | Ski Terrain | 865 acres |
| Lifts | 7 | Longest Run | 3.6 km |
| Halfpipes | 4 | Terrain Park | 1000 m |
Treble Cone
Special highlights
• Runs open late June – mid October
• New Easy Rider and Skite wide beginner and intermediate trails
• New enlarged free riding terrain with Saddle Quad chairlift
• Man made terrain park and natural quarter pipes
Facilities
• Café and Bar
• Rental Services
• Retail Outlet
• Repair Centre
Snow Sport School
• Daily improvement clinics and programs for all ages
Especially for children
• under 12 years ski FREE – all season
• Childcare from 3 years
• Club – full day programmes for kids with lunch (up to 12 years)
How to get to Treble Cone
• 29 kms from Wanaka – 30 minutes drive
Wanaka Ski Pass Options
FirstClass offers 2 passes for Wanaka this year. Please read below and choose the pass that suits best. OPTION 1 - Wanaka Pass
Ski only pass which offers the choice to ski Treble Cone or Cardrona.
OPTION 2 - Multi-Pass
The Multi-Pass offers maximum flexibility, giving you the choice of skiing or redeeming the voucher towards the cost of various activities.
Valid to ski at:
• Coronet Peak
• Porter Heights
• Cardrona
• Mt Cheesemen
• Mt Hutt
• Treble Cone
• Craigieburn
• Temple Basin
• Mount Dobson
• Ohau
• Broken River
• Mt Olympus Or Redeem towards these activities in Wanaka:
• Tandem Skydive Wanaka
• Harris Mountain Heliskiing
The following airfare supplements are per person and can be added to any of the air and land packages. These rates are inclusive of tax.
| BNE | MEL | OOL | CNS | ADL | PER | |
| Christchurch - Standard | - |
- | - | 249 | 243 | 393 |
| Christchurch - Max Airfare | - | - | - |
249 | 243 | 393 |
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