Cardrona Alpine Resort Piste Map
Grab the Cardrona Alpine Resort ski resort map to get your bearings before you hit the slopes. The trail map covers 38 runs serviced by five chairlifts and two drag lifts, spanning from 4,154m down to the base. With a top elevation of 6,102m, you'll have plenty of vertical to explore across this Kiwi favourite.

Best Runs in Cardrona Alpine Resort
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Meadows (Green): A wide, gently sloping learner run ideal for building confidence on your first day on skis.
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Skyline (Green): A long, mellow cruiser that takes you from mid-mountain back to the base, perfect for practising turns without any pressure.
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McDougall's Chondola (Blue): A well-groomed intermediate trail with consistent pitch that's brilliant for working on your carving technique.
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Captain's Basin (Blue): A wide-open bowl offering smooth cruising with stunning views across the Southern Alps.
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Arcadia Chutes (Black): A series of steep, narrow gullies that demand precise line choice and solid technique.
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Powder Keg (Black): A challenging pitch with variable terrain that holds fresh snow beautifully after a dump.
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M1 (Black): A steep, direct fall-line run that's popular with confident intermediates looking to push themselves.
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Captain's High T (Black): Accessing Cardrona's highest terrain, this run offers steep pitches and exposed skiing with rewarding views.

