Snow Sports School

Concierge experience. Instructor is a friend. Insider knowledge. Lift line priority – access more of the mountain. Investment in long term ski experience/life. Flexible start times. Private lessons are whatever you need them to be. Kids and adults not in same lesson. Additional guests at same level. Age similar. Lesson length quick tip.

Help your kids learn to ski or snowboard with a perfect mix of fun and adventure! Kids’ Group Lessons are designed to fit in with your family ski holiday to help your kids get the most out of their day at Cardrona.

We offer group ski lessons from 5yrs and group snowboard lessons from 7yrs (under 7s can take a private snowboard lesson!) – kids will be split up in terms of age and ability, and reassessed within the first 30mins to make sure they’re in the right group.

Sharpen your skills with an Adult Group Lesson at Cardrona! There are a variety of group lesson options to best suit your ability – choose from a single group lesson or a full day of instruction. WHAT LEVEL AM I? Very first time on skis or a snowboard? Check out our First Timer packages for the best and most cost-effective way to learn to ski or snowboard!

Known as the best place in NZ to learn to ski. Dedicated beginners area, and our amazing snow sports school instructors. Our first time packs easy and affordable to learn to ski or SB. Kids and adults not in same lesson. We would always recommend a 2 or 3 day pack. 1 day is awesome to get started but you really get the benefit on day 2 or 3.

Multi-day programmes run every week of the season for 4 consecutive days, Monday through Thursday. They’re packed with fun activities with the same instructor every day to maximise fun and improvement!

We are based in Snow Sports HQ and have groups for all ages and ability levels. A fun week is capped off with a treasure hunt or mountain challenge. Kids then receive their report card with a list of their achievements throughout the week, including skills acquired and terrain skied or ridden.

We’ve had kids learn to ski and snowboard as soon as they can walk with Cardrona’s Snow Sports School! Our Under 5s Lessons are all about a safe and fun introduction to the snow, getting used to the feeling of sliding and progressing to stopping and turning by themselves.

You can book Under 5 Lessons with or without care in our Childcare Centre. Enjoy a day on the slopes knowing your little one is taken care of and learning to ski or snowboard!

SKI KINDY 2-5YRS: Come & join us for a fun & educational experience in our fully- licensed kindy that has a focus on snow. Food is provided.

PENGI’S NURSERY 3MTHS-2YRS: Your smallest treasures will be well taken care of & kept toasty warm in our on-mountain Nursery. Our teachers are trained, experienced & love cuddles! Morning tea & afternoon tea is supplied. Important information

Cardrona’s Adaptive programme provides support for people with physical, sensory & cognitive impairments. This programme ensures there is no limit to enjoying the freedom of skiing & boarding with your family & friends.

There is limited availability for morning private lessons and full availability in the afternoon from 1pm. Our Adaptive ski/ snowboard programme has qualified instructors and volunteer support.

Ride Tribe Cardrona kids ski from 5 years to early teens, and snowboard from 7 years to early teens. There’s a group for every level, from absolute beginners learning to ski or snowboard to all-mountain rippers and budding park specialists.

Ride Tribe is all about learning new skills in a supportive and social environment. With the same instructor and same age group of kids every week, each group soon becomes their own little team. Some of our amazing instructors who teach Ride Tribe went through the programme themselves back in the day!

The most FUN your kids can have on a Sunday!

Ride Tribe Cardrona and Ride Tribe Minis is a great programme for kids of all levels and all ages. They are Cardrona’s longest-running locals’ programmes – the kids learn heaps and have a blast! Our qualified instructors are the pick of the bunch, specifically chosen for their kid-friendly teaching skills and technical knowledge.

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