Title: Visit Cardrona: Best of Cardrona Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Cardrona](https://expedia.ca/Cardrona-Hotels.d6214754.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cardrona](https://expedia.ca/Cardrona-Vacation-Rentals.d6214754.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cardrona](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardrona.d6214754.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cardrona Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cardrona.d6214754.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cardrona Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cardrona.d6214754.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cardrona ## Travel Guide ![Cardrona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110724/faeb8d12-6832-451b-8848-eb1c102503f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardrona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110724/7c82d1a2-9e2f-4197-a5c1-70b69d641c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardrona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110724/f0396484-6bb7-46b7-9f50-901df9267b6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardrona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110724/9bc0a11c-76ff-4e21-b16a-0cbf7126cfdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cardrona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110724/9547e8af-94be-4f17-8d68-760e0218d982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cardrona Things to do #### Nestled in New Zealand’s majestic Southern Alps, this quiet town is famous for its iconic hotel and state-of-the-art ski facilities. Cardrona first found fame during the gold rush of the 1860s. Today, it is better known as a haven for alpine sports and being the site of the Olympic-sized halfpipe. Come in winter to traverse the diverse network of snowy trails or arrange a summer trip to experience exhilarating bike rides around the steep mountain tracks. Novice skiers and snowboarders can practice their technique on the large area of beginner slopes in front of the resort centre. For higher-level riders, an abundance of steeper and more challenging runs are spread across the mountain. All are accessible by high-speed lift service. Daredevils can perfect their aerial tricks on the several purpose-built areas for freestyle skiing and boarding. During summer, the mountains around Cardrona become home to some excellent walking and mountain biking trails. Adventurous bikers can tackle jumps and drops in the freeride zones while children can get in some biking practice at the designated kid’s park. Explore the area on foot and discover pretty rivers where pioneers once panned for gold. Don’t miss the iconicCardrona Hotel. This is one of New Zealand’s longest-running establishments, having first opened its doors in 1863\. Stop in for a Cardrona (a beer of the same name) or stay the night in one of New Zealand’s most famous hotels. From Cardrona, take a daytrip to the nearby coastal town of Wanaka, about a 20-minute drive away. During warmer weather, sunbathe on the shores of Lake Wanaka and try watersports. Several wineries are located in and around Wanaka and the town’s arthouse movie theatre, Cinema Paradiso, screens classic and independent films in a quirky setting. Back in Cardrona, find cafés and restaurants serving tasty New Zealand fare around the main streets of town. Besides the hotel, accommodations here are mostly self-catered apartments however, you can find a small number of hotels closer to the ski fields. - Cardrona Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Cardrona ![Cardrona Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629800/9629768/c960cb66_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardrona Hotel Crown Range Road, RD1 Cardrona CA $106 CA $123 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cardrona. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (759 reviews) Incredible hotel, beautiful rooms (especially for the price) and a great old mining town vibe inside. All the staff were incredibly friendly and the food at the bar was excellent and well priced, I didn't have a chance to eat at the restaurant but it looked good as well. Only issue is that the wifi ... 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(1,500 reviews) All the staffs were great and room was very clean Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68060000/68050700/68050627/be11f6b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Queenstown 34 Red Oaks Drive Queenstown Otago Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (485 reviews) Didn't have breakfast Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Quest-Queenstown.h68050627.Hotel-Information) ![Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3220000/3218900/3218849/4a7df2e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown 110 Frankton Road Queenstown Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,516 reviews) Room was spacious. Views are great. Very out dated and stinky suite. Stained carpets and scuffed floors. The building was very noisey, people smoking in adjacent suites. Kitchen was well equipped and smart tv’s were nice. Road traffic busy area but an easy walk to downtown and queen’s park. Seemed ... Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Queenstown-Hotels-Swiss-Belsuites-Pounamu-Queenstown.h3218849.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cardrona](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6214754&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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