New Zealand, Wanaka
Wanaka is an area on the south island of New Zealand, where you will find two ski resorts, Treble Cone and Cardrona. Most Activites in town are based around the lake and heavily involve the outdoors, from hiking to kayaking there is something for everyone. During winter the most popular activity is skiing or snowboarding at the nearest ski resorts. Just a short flight from Australia, Queenstown Airport is the closest international airport.
Wanaka is one of the most tranquil and picturesque places on the planet and the perfect destination for a snow holiday. Wanaka is the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park and is located approximately 90 Minutes from Queenstown.
Accommodation is of high quality in Wanaka with a range of option available to guests inlcuidng back packers, hotels and luxury B&B’s.
Wanaka along with Queenstown are the epicenters of snow in the southern hemisphere with close proximity to 4 major ski resorts and amazing alpine views.
Over 4 amazing basins, Treble Cone is the south Islands largest ski area with 1359 acres of skiable area, offering massive diversity of terrain for all levels of experience. Treble Cone is also home to the longest runs in the Queentown and Wanaka Area with the longest run being 4 leg burning kilmoetres with a 700 metre vertical drop.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Visa requirements | None on Australian Passport |
| Languages spoken | English |
| Currency used | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
| Ski Area Size | Treble Cone: 1359 Acres Cardrona: 852.5 Acres |
| Highest Point | Treble Cone: 2088 Metres Cardrona: 1860 Metres |
| Vertical Drop | Treble Cone: 700 Metres Cardrona: 600 Metres |
| Longest Run | Treble Cone: 4km Cardrona: 3.6km |
| Lifts | Treble Cone 6 Seater Express, Quad Chair, Surface Lift, Magic Carpet, 4,500 people per hour capacity Cardrona 2 x Quad Fixed, 2 x Quad express, 2 x Magic Carpets , 1 x surface lift and 11,000 people per hour capacity |
| Season | Treble Cone 26th June - 28th September Cardrona 20th June - 5th October |
| Terrain | Treble Cone
10% Beginner 45% Intermediate 45% advanced Cardrona 25% beginner 50% intermediate 25% advanced |
| Nearest Airport | Queenstown, New Zealand |
