Ever spotted a kārearea? You may have seen a flash of one flying above when you've driven through the Cardrona Valley, and we'd love to hear about it! These birds of prey are New Zealand’s only native falcon, a taonga species, and one of our most threatened birds of prey. Cardrona and Treble Cone lead a community project with Parker Conservation to help protect the kārearea. The Kārearea Conservation Project's core purpose is to collect scientific data to inform effective conservation that tackles the problems of predators, habitat loss and human impact.  To help support the project, the Leslie Hutchins Conservation Foundation have kindly given more than 30K over the course of the next 3 years. Think you've spotted a kārearea? Follow the link in bio to record your sighting. 📷: @_troytanner

This is the kind of energy we’re seeing in opening week! @aaron_ewen @billy_dravitzki @shibbyjames going AT it down Weston’s Trail. This year we made a commitment that doubles down on support and exposure for our adaptive guests, so there’s no limit on anyone’s enjoyment of the mountains. For more specific information on what we’re doing in this space, head to: cardrona.com/winter/the-cardrona-foundation 🎥: shot by @dannywarley in 2020 #CardronaNZ #AllIn

Heading up Cardrona or Treble Cone this winter? Help us help you (and the world) and get onboard with our transport initiatives, tackle greenhouse gas emissions and open up more carparking spaces. Two easy ways you can help is: 1. Hop on the free shuttle at the bottom of either Cardrona or Treble Cone's mountain road. They're free, frequent, and there's no need to book. 2. Pick up hitchhikers from the designated locations marked on the mountain road. Or even better, carpool with your mates, and split the fuel cost!

The Cardrona Mountain Bikes on Snow presented by @torpedo7 is back! Our first event of the season and a crowd favorite. A little crazy... yep! Come on up on Sunday June 25 to watch the chaos unfold. Even better, see you at the start line. To lock in your spot head to, cardrona.com/bikesonsnow #CardronaNZ

With your help, we raised $5000 for The @halbergfoundation. Thank you! That money will go directly to enhancing the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders through sport and recreation. We're frequently trying to use our voice to encourage a culture of giving and well-being. If it works, it should ripple through our community. We're committed to supporting all communities of the mountain, so we're setting up a branch of the Cardrona Foundation where you can donate to "All In" where the money raised will go straight to getting more adaptive athletes on the mountain and skiing in a supportive environment. Visit the link in our bio to check it out. Photo by: @_troytanner

First chair 2023. 🎥 @chloekeeley #CardronaNZ

Day 1 done and dusted. And what a day! So many of you came up above the clouds to join us for what was an unreal first day of the season. The vibes were high, Noodle Bar was absolutely humming and the sunshine laps did not disappoint. We can't wait for more of this again tomorrow. See you up here ✌️ 📷: @jakerudds #CardronaNZ

🚨Set those alarms🚨 It's opening day tomorrow! The plan is to have McDougall's spinning with select runs along with the Beginner's Area in full swing. The team are also working on having a couple of rails going for those keen. We're still waiting on a bit more snow to get Whitestar up and running but it's early days so hang in there! We're looking forward to welcoming you all up the mountain again. Be sure to pop in and say hello to our food & beverage outlets while you're up here (did someone say hello Noodle Bar? 😉) The real question you've all been wanting to know though is... Who will claim the first chair this year?! 📸: last year by @_troytanner #CardronaNZ

Want to get the most out of your ski season at Cardrona and Treble Cone?  Here’s an easy breakdown of our lift passes, how to choose them, and how to use them.  If you’re still planning on purchasing a day or multi-day pass   Book online and in advance, you’ll save up to $25 per day!    🎟️ Day passes and multi-day passes will ask you to pre-select dates and a mountain, Cardrona or TC, to redeem the pass.   These passes are limited and will sell out depending on how busy the mountains are.   🎟️ Multi-day passes allow for rest and poor-weather days. For instance, if you have bought a 2-day multi pass, you have 3 days to use your 2-day pass in.    Check the multi-day pass t’s and c’s to know how many rest or poor weather days you have.  🎟️ If you have already purchased a pass, day and multi-day pass availability won’t affect your access to the mountain.  🎟️ If you bagged a saver season pass or an earlybird multi-day pass, you must use them outside the blackout period June 26 - July 14, 2023.  You can only use your saver season pass at Cardrona.   🎟️ If you have a flexi 5-day pass, you have the flexibility to use your 5 days at Cardrona and TC, on any day throughout the season, including the peak season period.  Use our simple ‘traffic lights’ to understand how busy the mountains will be and pass availability. Photo taken last winter by @_troytanner #CardronaNZ

Opening Day Update ahead of this weekend!   Winter '23, here we go! We open this Saturday and we’re so excited to see all of you.   Our teams are hard at work and the slopes are being prepped, but we’re not at snow levels we'd like for a full opening.   The Beginner’s Area and McDougall’s Chondola will open this weekend with select runs, plus a couple of rails in the mix too. That means first chair can still be claimed! Who's gearing up to bag themselves a t-shirt?   It's also finally time to get your noodle fix. We're welcoming back Noodle Bar with a bang, and a DJ, who will be welcoming in the season from 1-3pm Saturday from the Bar itself.   This weekend we’ll also have Base Café, The Mezz and Vista Bar running. Monday we'll switch to opening Base Café, The Mezz, The Lounge and Vista Bar.   See you up here Saturday!   📷: @jakerudds #cardronanz

Buy your passes online early. You’ll not only save up to $25 per day, but you'll also skip the queues by using our ticket kiosks. Here’s an easy guide to how: 1.  Head to cardrona.com/buy 2. Purchase the pass that works for you 3. Find your confirmation email 4. Scan it at one of our ticket kiosks. It will print your physical lift pass right there and then 5. Grab your gear, bundle up, and head to the lifts! 👏   Our ticketing kiosk locations include: 📍Inside the ticket office up the mountain 📍 The Pines Carpark 📍 Valley View Carpark 📍 Après in Wānaka (50 Cardrona Valley Rd) 📍 Our Queenstown town office (37 Camp St) 📍 Up Treble Cone

1 like of this film = $1 to kiwi adaptive skiers. There are 3 days left to raise $5000 for the @halbergfoundation and the Cardrona Adaptive Programme! We’ve passed halfway, but every like counts. Helping couldn’t be easier. Watch the film, share it with your mates that love the mountains, but most importantly, let us donate a dollar for you. Like it, and help make the mountains accessible to all this winter. Film by @dannywarley Support filming by @shotbro_nz and @nedbrannigan Photography by @_troytanner @jeffrey__ward and @markclinton Skiers: @shibbyjames @aaron_ewen @billy_dravitzki and @corey_peters