ESCAPE TO NATURE
400 hectares of unforgettable adventure alongside refined resort living.
Whether you are looking to establish a family legacy, live your best life or create memories that last for generations, Mt Cardrona Station offers premium resort living like no other. Set upon 400 hectares of high-country alpine wilderness above the Cardrona Valley, our premium residences and boutique accommodation places adventure that exhilarates and facilities that rejuvenate right at your doorstep.
- 400 hectares of adventure at your doorstep
- Roam or ride the 30km of tracks and trails
- Refined resort living in our brand-new resort facilities
- Take a break from life in our luxury visitor accommodation
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Every home comes with 400 hectares of backyard
Be where the adventure is, not 15 minutes away.
Mt Cardrona Station is for those who want more from the mountains than moments. Your backyard is your base for adventure, whether that be on the 30km of hiking and biking trails, or up our mountain at New Zealand’s largest ski area, Cardrona Alpine Resort. Return to your piece of paradise, the warmth and comfort of a thoughtfully maintained home within the unmatched comforts of a refined alpine resort.
Whether you choose to design and build your own alpine dream home, or opt for the simple path to a beautiful house designed and built for you, the result is the same – an investment in your lifestyle that rewards you for generations.
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THE HOMESTEAD
Refined Resort Living
The beating heart of our alpine resort, The Homestead is the ultimate base camp for adventure. A place to gather, recharge and rejuvenate. It’s distinctive architectural style forms a sumptuous alpine shelter, offering comfort, protection and inspiration amid the dramatic mountain landscape.
THE STATION
Walk 5 minutes to a coffee or 5 hours to the back fence
These mountains speak the language of your soul. Mt Cardrona Station offers unparalleled access to the outdoors, a call that awakens the adventurer in all. Whether it’s seeking thrills on the downhill biking trails or an easy stroll across extensive walking tracks, here the landscape doesn’t just surround you, it becomes you.

LUXURY RENTALS
You’ll find excuses to come here more often.
Spend your holidays in the outdoors, not the town next to it.
Here, you can sleep in and still beat the crowds at Cardrona Alpine Resort, our next-door neighbour. In the warmer months, recharge in the pristine alpine environment, with unlimited and exclusive access to a 400-hectare playground and 30km of hiking and biking trails to explore.
After a day spent outdoors, retreat to the premium resort facilities at The Homestead. Then return home to your beautifully appointed, brand-new luxury rental. Each individually crafted residence offers sweeping mountain views and exceptional comfort, creating an unforgettable high-country escape.
KEY BENEFITS
- Access to selected facilities at The Homestead including the gym, outdoor hot pools, sauna and ice bath
- Expertly managed by Sotheby’s International Realty Luxury Rental Homes
- Use of 30kms of hiking and biking tracks and trails
- Located a short distance from the historic Cardrona village and Cardrona Hotel
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IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL OTAGO
The opportunity to live or stay so close to one of New Zealand’s most iconic alpine resorts is rare.
Situated on the road between two of New Zealand’s tourism jewels, Wanaka and Queenstown, Mt Cardrona Station is close enough to everything the region is renowned for, yet far enough to offer a true alpine escape. Perched on a breathtaking plateau, the resort commands sweeping views of the surrounding ranges and the spectacular Central Otago landscape.
This celebrated destination is renowned for the historic Cardrona Hotel, one of New Zealand’s most photographed buildings, and is home to the country’s largest ski resort. Experience the very best of Central Otago, from world-class dining and wineries to wilderness adventures and high-energy outdoor pursuits.
Drive times from Mt Cardrona Station
Not since the gold rush days has Cardrona offered such an enticing place to live, stay and play.
The Cardrona Valley is intrinsically linked with its gold rush and high country farming past. However, for locals, the Cardrona Valley is widely known as the place for outdoor adventures. Snow sports in winter, mountain biking and hiking in summer, and a spectacular drive along the Crown Range Road at any time of year.
Cardrona Alpine Resort is home to 465 hectares of skiable terrain and the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain park—and it is all just a 12-minute drive from your home at the station. Step into skiing and snowboarding in winter and mountain biking and carting in summer.
The Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground (SHPG) is an automotive testing facility on the Pisa Range across the valley from Mt Cardrona. Its world-class facilities draw vehicle and tyre manufacturers from around the world for snow and ice testing.
Established in 1863 during the days of the gold rush, the Cardrona Hotel is one of New Zealand's oldest hotels. Located on the Crown Range Road just below Mt Cardrona Station, it provides a restaurant and beer garden steeped in rustic charm.
Cardrona Distillery is an artisan distillery producing handcrafted single malt whisky, gin, vodka, and liqueurs using pure alpine water and locally sourced ingredients. With its distinctive stone buildings, the distillery is fast becoming a Cardrona must-do.
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Mt Cardrona Station offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventures: a master-planned alpine village positioned at the base of New Zealand’s largest skifield – Cardrona Alpine Resort, set upon 400 hectares of pristine alpine high-country land accessed via 30km of hiking and biking trails of all levels. All this, from mere metres from your doorstep. When outdoor adventures are done, world-class facilities welcome you: a members-only Club Room, state of the art functional gym, outdoor hot pools, sauna and ice-bath, complemented by remote work spaces and a board-room for those who can take their work on the road. There is nothing else quite like this.
The Central Otago district is one of the most coveted areas of New Zealand, and Mit Cardrona Station lies right in the middle of it. As one of our owners says ‘it’s in the middle of everything!’ Located in the historic Cardrona Valley between the two icons of Queenstown and Wanaka, the Station is adjacent to the access road of New Zealand’s largest ski field – Cardrona Alpine Resort. In the centre of Central Otago, Mt Cardrona Station is 20-minutes’ drive to Wanaka, a 40-minute drive to Arrowtown and 50 minutes from Queenstown International Airport. You will find our entrance located at 2130 Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona.
Whilst we might be best known for our enviable location right next door to the best ski fields in New Zealand – with Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm on our doorstep and Treble Cone, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables within driving distance, our summer adventures are our hidden treasure. When the snow melts your backyard becomes your base for adventure, featuring 30km of hiking and biking trails. From expert level downhills to gentle sloping trails, there is something for every mountain biker, hiker or trail runner between your house and your back fence. Afterwards, your recovery is taken care of with our 90sqm functional gym featuring the Garmin Tacx NEO Bike Smart Trainer, two outdoor spa pools, a sauna overlooking our largest alpine tarn and an outdoor ice-bath for the brave. Spectacular trails of all levels are offered through the Cardrona Valley and the broader Central Otago region, and bike parks including the spectacular Bike Glendhu are within easy reach. A tennis court and children’s playground are under construction at the Station.
Creating an exclusive experience for our owners is out top priority. None of the current facilities at the Station are accessible to the general public. Some facilities – the gym, hot pools, sauna and ice bath, and hiking and biking trails – are available to rental guests at Mt Cardrona Station. The Restaurant and Bar, when opened, will be open to the public and are expected to become a dining destination in the region celebrating our uniquely beautiful location and statement architectural style.
You get a fully-maintained Station for the price of a home. Your investment delivers refined resort living – access not only to 400 hectares of high country land with 30km of fully maintained tracks and trails, but to world-class amenities reserved exclusively for your enjoyment. Our Station is meticulously maintained to the highest standards, whilst luxury facilities offer leisure, relaxation, connection and adventure.
Our wider range of services including visitor accommodation management and property management ensure your investment delivers your desired returns whilst maintaining your property – and that of your neighbours – to the highest standards. We work with experts to market, manage and maintain your property to maximise your investment, making your home at Mt Cardrona Station the easiest home you’ll ever own.
Through your role in the Owners Association you will support the team and community of owners to ensure the vision and operation of Mt Cardrona Station is upheld both now and in decades to come.
Mt Cardrona Station will be progressively developed and is expected to be constructed over the next decade, subject to market demand and timing. For more information, please see the Development Roadmap section of our brochure, which you can download from our website