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Mountain Biking

at Cardrona Bike Park

Check out our summer trail map to see all our bike trails at Cardrona, and our daily Dirt Report for current weather and facility updates.

Follow Cardrona Bike Park on Facebook and Instagram to find out about trail conditions, upcoming events and more!

Read our latest Covid-19 information here.

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Passes

Lift passes for a summer’s day on Cardrona’s extensive mountain bike trail network come in many different options. Whether you’re here for a whole day, a half-day, a late-night Friday or the season, there’s a pass for every member of your family. During summer, kids 5 and under ride FREE!

CARDRONA 
SUMMER SEASON PASS

ADULT

$359

$150/day

CHILD

$249

$150/day

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ADULT

pm

$69

1pm - 4pm

TGIF

$55

Friday
4-8pm

1-day

$89

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2-dAY

$159

From 10am daily

3-DAY

$199

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CHILD

pm

$50

1pm-4pm

TGIF

$50

Friday
1-8pm

1-day

$59

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2-dAY

$99

From 10am daily

3-DAY

$129

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ADULT

1-day

$89

10am-4pm

2-dAY

$159

$79.5/day

3-DAY

$199

$66.3/day

AFTERNOON

$69

1-4pm

TGIF

$55

Friday 4-8pm

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CHILD

1-day

$59

10am-4pm

2-dAY

$99

$49.5/day

3-DAY

$129

$43/day

AFTERNOON

$50

1-4pm

TGIF

$50

Friday 1-8pm

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Stuff

you need to know

The Safety Stuff
Opening Days & Hours

Dirt Responsibility Code

  • Ride within your limits
  • Ride only on marked trails or designated freeride zones
  • Stay within resort boundaries
  • Riding in closed areas will result in loss of pass
  • Carry a trail map & cell phone – Dirt Patrol can be reached on +64 3 443 7341 ext. 721
  • Be aware of unmarked hazards

Check out the Mountain Bikers' Code for more information.

Daily Bike Checklist

  • Make sure your helmet is in good shape & adjusted to fit you. At Cardrona we recommend the use of full-face helmets
  • Inspect your bike frame for cracks, dents or other damage
  • Make sure you have enough brake pad to stop your bike on a steep downhill
  • Front & rear axles should be tight
  • Headset & stem should be secure with no movement
  • Tyres should be in good condition, with no tears or cuts in the sidewall & plenty of tread
  • Handlebars & grips should be tight (not spinning)
  • Seat & seat post need to be fastened securely

If you’re not sure your bike is in good enough nick to be riding the trails, pop in and see our friendly Cardrona Workshop team. They can look after most usual repairs right on the mountain while you grab a bite and a coffee!

It always helps to bring a bag with water, sunscreen and windproof/waterproof layers for a day riding at Cardrona. Mountain conditions can change rapidly and it always helps to be prepared.

Make sure you warm up before you tackle anything too far out of your comfort zone – build up to more gnarly trails, take breaks and keep yourself fuelled. Mountain biking can be pretty taxing on your body, so you'll make the most out of your day if you pace yourself and ride within your limits.

We recommend heading out with the Bike School for a lesson! We have courses to cater for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders.

If you have any questions about mountain safety, feel free to have a chat with one of our Patrollers!

Summer 2022/23: December 9, 2022 – April 2, 2023 (closed Christmas Day).

Opening hours

  • Regular (9 – 24 December & 17 January – 2 April): 10am – 4pm
  • Extended-play (26 Dec – 16 January): 10am – 6pm
  • TGIF: 12pm – 8pm (except Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve)

Opening Days

  • Off-Peak (10 – 24 December & 1 February – 3 April): Thursday – Monday (closed Tuesday/Wednesday)
  • Peak (26 December – 31 January): Monday – Sunday (7 days a week)

The Peak to Pub trail is open daily to ride the lower bike park trails and join the historical "Persecution Road". This will take you all the way down to the Cardrona Hotel... boom! The whole Cardrona Peak to Pub trail is 10km long, and covers 1270m of vertical descent. Catch the shuttle back up for more laps or food and a beer to end your day.

This is an epic backcountry freeride experience on private land – just make sure it’s not your first time riding downhill; the trail is a mixture of single track and backcountry riding so some experience is essential.

Allow 30mins for confident bikers.

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Can I ride Cardrona?
Biking with Kids
Bike Workshop

I'm a first timer to downhill biking: Yes you can ride at Cardrona! We highly recommend booking a lesson with one of our bike school instructors.

I have an e-bike: So long as it's a full-suspension e-bike, you can ride at Cardrona! We ask e-bike users to load their own bikes onto our lifts.

What about kids?: Kids can ride Cardrona! If they've never ridden downhill before we suggest they take a lesson to start things off. Check out our kids FAQ section for more info.

Kids are more than welcome at Cardrona! We recommend full-suspension bikes with disc brakes for riding at Cardrona - please check in with Patrol if you're not sure about your child's bike on our trails.

Here are some of our kids facilities and options:

  • Beginner flow trail on the learners' slope (next to the tunnel)
  • Pump track and skills area outside The Lounge
  • Child bike lessons with the Cardrona Bike School (see more info below) - highly recommended for beginner and intermediate downhillers
  • Giant games outside The Lounge for boredom busters at lunch time
  • If you're not confident loading your kids on the chairlift, ask the lifties for help or jump in a gondola cabin

Need a quick mountain bike repair? Get your bike sorted right on the mountain! Our Mountain Bike Workshop will get you sorted & back on the trails as soon as possible. Grab a coffee in The Lounge while you wait for your bike service or repair.

We know that anything can happen while you’re out on the trails, so we have a full time team of qualified bike mechanics on hand for anything from a tube replacement, through to a full service. We’ll get your mountain bike back in action so you can focus on having as much fun in the Cardrona Bike Park as you can! Come see the team in the container at the bottom of the McDougall's Chondola.

Make sure you check your bike daily & head into our on-mountain bike workshop if anything isn’t looking right to get your bike sorted!

Rental Fleet

Mountain bike rental at Cardrona also includes free full-face helmet and knee/elbow pad rental.

As our on-mountain rental fleet is limited, we highly recommend pre-booking rental bikes by calling us on 03 443 8880 or visiting our Wānaka town office at 50 Cardrona Valley Road.

Forgot something? No problem, you can rent/buy pads and gear, just come see us on the mountain.

Our full-suspension all mountain bikes are great for those who want to explore the mountain on all our trails. This year's all mountain bikes are the 'Trek Remedy 8 model'.
Please choose your bike size by your height below.

For dedicated downhill riders (or those who want to try them out), we have 'Trek Session 8' bikes at Cardrona this summer.
Please choose your bike size by your height below.

We have Norco Fluid 24” full suspension bikes for kids aged 8yrs+.

ONE SIZE

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Lift pass and rental

Package

This package includes a full day lift pass and full day bike rental. Our rental fleet consists of Trek Remedy 8 and Session 8 models. Please book your bike rental in advance.

If you would like to book a package longer than 2 days, please get in touch with our team here.

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FULL SUSPENSION

adult

$100

Full day

child

$100

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DOWNHILL

adult

$125

Full day

Full face helmet

$20

pad set

$20

Safety pack

$30

goggles

$15

Forgot something? No problem, you can rent/buy pads and gear, just come see us on the mountain.

Insurance

$15 p/d

Insurance is optional but recommended so you aren't liable for any damage you may cause to your rental bike.

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FULL SUPENSION

1-DAY

$165

2-DAY

$300

3-DAY

$450

ADD-DAY

$150

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DOWNHILL

1-DAY

$185

2-DAY

$325

3-DAY

$487.5

ADD-DAY

$162.5

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LIFT PASS + FULL SUSPENSION

1-day

$165

10am-1pm

2-day

$300

1-4pm

3-day

$450

Friday 4-8pm

add day

$150

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LIFT PASS + DOWNHILL

1-day

$185

10am-1pm

2-day

$325

1-4pm

3-day

$487.5

Friday 4-8pm

add day

$162.5

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LIFT PASS + FULL SUSPENSION

1-day

$125

10am-1pm

2-day

$230

1-4pm

3-day

$345

Friday 4-8pm

add day

$115

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Bike School

Sharpen your downhill skills this summer!

Cardrona's certified bike instructors are here to help you get the most out of your day in NZ's highest bike park. We also offer a trail guide option for intermediate and above riders who haven't been to Cardrona before.

This $60 1-hour session is more about a mountain orientation; getting the inside scoop on trail conditions and getting to know entries, exits and spots to watch out for around NZ's highest bike park.
We recommend booking all bike school lessons in advance.

Choose from one of the following 2-hour coaching programme options:

1. FUNDAMENTALS

Our instructors will introduce you to the fundamentals of body position, braking, cornering, lift riding and trail selection to set you up for a fun day on the mountain.

2. FLOW - Berms and turns

This course is great for those who want to explore the ins and outs of cornering. We’ll review the fundamentals then put them to practice on our flow trails.

3. ROCKS AND DROPS

This course helps you tackle the rocks and drops in steep terrain, in the steeper terrain of our technical trails.

4. FLY - Pumping and jumping

We’ll review the fundamentals then hop right into pumping and progress into getting wheels off the ground with style.

Includes a full day lift pass, full day bike rental (full-suspension) and a 2-hour coaching session.

Adult

$199

child

$169

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A 2-hour private lesson - choose from one of the options above based on your ability level and what you want to achieve.

1 PERSON

$140

ADD A MATE

$70

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it's better

with the perfect backdrop

Start or finish your day (or both) with a trip to the Lounge for barista coffee, snacks, lunch, and an alpine barbecue on late night Friday. With a mountain-full of biking and carting action in front of you, and the Southern Alps behind you, there's no better spot to relax with a cold one and share your stories from your day at Cardrona this summer.

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