Whether it’s downhill thrills or down-to-earth adventure you crave, you’ll find it here.

Whether to ski, bike, run or walk becomes the hardest decision you’ll make all day. Owning at Mt Cardrona Station means your backyard is a 400-hectare alpine playground, featuring over 30 kilometres of hiking and biking trails stretching from the valley floor all the way to some of the most elevated points on the ski road to Cardrona Alpine Resort. Designed and built by local trail design legend Tom Hey of Elevate Trail Building, these trails are fully maintained and yours to explore whether you’re after expert-level downhills or gentle alpine walks.

Wake up late and still beat the crowds! Call us biased, but we believe Mt Cardrona Station offers the best ski experience in New Zealand. You’re close (12 minutes) to the Valley View lift accessing New Zealand’s largest ski resort with over 600 hectares of diverse terrain for skiers and snowboarders of every level, whilst you retain access to activities beyond the slopes, with great dining in the Valley at the iconic Cardrona Hotel, Wanaka 20 minutes away, and plenty to explore and enjoy on the Station itself. When the conditions are perfect, you will be first on the hill. When the day is done, home is moments away. When the snow isn’t falling, you’re set amongst the most beautiful landscapes and direct access for the mountains. For those who love the sense of space without losing connection to facilities and activities, it is difficult to imagine a better address.

It’s a serious first world problem. The truth is many will choose the easy option – Cardrona Alpine Resort – with more than 600 hectares of diverse terrain – is a mere 12 minutes from your front door. It’s hard to beat. But they say variety is the spice of life. The good news is that your Cardrona pass also gives you access to Treble Cone, and across the valley, Snow Farm offers 55 kilometres of cross-country trails. For even more variety Coronet Peak and The Remarkables lie on the other side of the Crown Range. With so many iconic mountains within reach, it really is a hard decision to make.

The 30km trail network has been professionally designed to offer something for everyone – from technical descents for experienced mountain bikers to gentle trails ideal for families and trail runners. In an alpine environment where every day brings a different landscape, the trails provide a year-round sanctuary on your doorstep, inviting you to disconnect from the pace of modern life and reconnect with nature.

Mt Cardrona Station takes its responsibility as kaitiaki seriously. The Station’s sustainability programme includes planting over 64,000 native plants in the first ten years, extensive removal of invasive wilding conifers, and active predator control in collaboration with Southern Lakes Sanctuary. Owners and guests are invited to participate in this conservation legacy – helping protect what makes the Station extraordinary, now and for generations to come.

In partnership with Southern Lakes Sanctuary, Mt Cardrona Station runs an active predator trapping programme targeting stoats, rats, ferrets and possums across the Station. The Station also proudly supports The Kārearea Project, providing land access and financial contributions to protect the rare native falcon found on Mt Cardrona. Owners and guests are encouraged to log sightings – making every visit a small act of conservation.

The Cardrona Valley has always drawn those in search of adventure. Gold was discovered in the Cardrona River in 1862, and within a year the population had swelled to over 300 as miners descended on the valley. By the 1870s the population had reached 1,000. When the gold rush faded, the valley returned to its farming roots until John and Mary Lee purchased Mt Cardrona Station in the 1970s and had the vision to build a ski field. Cardrona Alpine Resort opened in 1978 and the rest, as they say, is history.

Mt Cardrona Station purchased the land from the Lee family in 2006, and after years of planning and development, the alpine village was officially opened in 2024. To own here is to become part of that ongoing story – the next generation of pioneers taking their place in the rich history of this remarkable valley.

The Mt Cardrona Station Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to the ecological and sustainability objectives of the Station. With a vision to create a true ecological sanctuary within the 400-hectare property, the Foundation focuses on native planting, pest management and heritage protection. Mt Cardrona Station Limited is the primary contributor, and owners and visitors are warmly invited to support through donations, ideas and contributions.