Cardrona Alpine Resort is a ski resort in New Zealand's South Island. The skifield ranges from 1,260m to 1,894m. The distribution of slopes is 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced. There are 2 detachable quad chairlifts and 2 fixed-grip quad chairlift, 2 \"magic carpet\" learner lifts and 1 platter lift for beginners. Some snowmaking equipment is present. Snowboarding is well catered for with 2 half pipes and 4 terrain parks. There is also a \"High performance centre\" which trains more advanced skiers and snowboarders. Families with infants and young children, are well catered for, with child care facilities provided by the resorts, Cardrona Kindy.
The resort is located near Wanaka, 5 hours drive from Christchurch, and a 1 hour drive from Queenstown. On-mountain accommodation is provided in the form of 15 self-contained apartments.
There was a tradition, that at the bottom of the mountain, women leave their old bra on the Cardrona Bra Fence before leaving town.
The old Captains chairlift was reinstalled, as the Valley View Quad, below the existing Whitestar Express, prior to the 2010 winter.
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