Your heliski package is an all-inclusive product from door to door. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Queenstown or Wanaka, and transported with your gear to the departure point.
Located in the heart of picturesque Wanaka, and a stone’s throw from the lake edge, Lakeside Apartments have spacious one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments are available.
*Note:if you have your preferred ski lodge/properties, please call 1300 308081, or email us for quotes or more details.
Wanaka Facts
Base yourself in Wanaka for a unique combination of magnificent lake and mountain scenery, coupled with a friendly alpine village atmosphere. There’s an array of lively bars, restaurants and cafes, plus numerous apres ski activities. From Wanaka, ski the resorts of Treble Cone or Cardrona. Treble Cone is the highest ski area in the Southern Lakes region of New Zealand, with regular falls of dry powder snow. Cardrona is situated between Wanaka and Queenstown, offering reliable, powder snow and three basins of mixed terrain.
Transfers
Transfers Prices (subject to change)
Adult
Christchurch to Wanaka (one-way)
68
Queenstown to Wanaka (one-way)
25
Mountain Transfers
Wanaka to Cardrona and Treble Cone
26
Rental Services
Wanaka - Pass Rental
Adult
Child
1 day - Skis/Boots/Poles
32
15
5 day - Skis/Boots/Poles
158
76
1 day - Snowboard/Boots
37
26
5 day - Snowboard/Boots
185
131
1 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants
22
17
5 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants
109
87
*Available to rent from Wanaka town centre
Wanaka - Cardrona Rental
Adult
Child
1 day - Skis/Boots/Poles
35
26
5 day - Skis/Boots/Poles
153
109
1 day - Snowboard/Boots
35
26
5 day - Snowboard/Boots
153
109
1 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants
28
20
5 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants
113
79
Wanaka - Treble Cone Rental
Adult
Child
1 day - Skis/Boots/Poles
41
32
5 day - Skis/Boots/Poles
175
130
1 day - Snowboard/Boots
41
32
5 day - Snowboard/Boots
175
130
1 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants
31
31
5 day - Clothing: Jacket/Pants
155
155
All prices subject to change.
Driving Times Christchurch to Wanaka 6 hours Queenstown to Wanaka 1.5 hours
Ski School Programmes
CARDRONA
Adult
Child
Group Lessons (operate daily for 2 hours)
46
35
1 day First Timers Package - (includes learner lift pass, rental and 2 lessons)
83
70
1 day Achievement Package - (includes lift pass, rental and lesson)
118
74
Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch
-
113
Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch/Rental
-
140
Kids Club - 5 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch
-
467
Kids Club - 5 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch/Rental
-
550
Kids Club ages 5-14 years
TREBLE CONE
Adult
Child
Group Lessons (operate daily for 2 hours)
51
37
First Timers Package -
(includes learner lift pass, rental and lesson)
97
-
Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch
-
67
Kids Club - 1 day Lift/Lesson/Lunch/Rental
-
104
Prices subject to change
Kids Club ages up to 12 years
Cardrona Special highlights • Runs open late June – October • Unique Family Facilities • 800m sculpted gravity course
Facilities • Café, Noodle Bar, Pizzeria • Rental Services • Retail Outlet • Repair Centre
Ski School • Daily Ski School Programmes – for all levels
Especially for Children • Children under 6 years ski FREE – all season • Kids Korral – childcare for 3 months to 3 years • Ski Korral – program for 3-5 years • Kids Club – 5-12 years
How to get to Cardrona • 34 kms from Wanaka • 58 kms from Queenstown
Mountain Facts
Beginner
25%
Elevation
1894 m
Intermediate
50%
Vertical Rise
390 m
Advanced
20%
Ski Terrain
865 acres
Lifts
7
Longest Run
3.6 km
Halfpipes
4
Terrain Park
1000 m
Treble Cone Special highlights • Runs open late June – mid October • New Easy Rider and Skite wide beginner and intermediate trails • New enlarged free riding terrain with Saddle Quad chairlift • Man made terrain park and natural quarter pipes
Facilities • Café and Bar • Rental Services • Retail Outlet • Repair Centre
Snow Sport School • Daily improvement clinics and programs for all ages
Especially for children • under 12 years ski FREE – all season • Childcare from 3 years • Club – full day programmes for kids with lunch (up to 12 years)
How to get to Treble Cone • 29 kms from Wanaka – 30 minutes drive
Wanaka Ski Pass Options FirstClass offers 2 passes for Wanaka this year. Please read below and choose the pass that suits best. OPTION 1 - Wanaka Pass Ski only pass which offers the choice to ski Treble Cone or Cardrona.
OPTION 2 - Multi-Pass The Multi-Pass offers maximum flexibility, giving you the choice of skiing or redeeming the voucher towards the cost of various activities. Valid to ski at: • Coronet Peak • Porter Heights • Cardrona • Mt Cheesemen • Mt Hutt • Treble Cone • Craigieburn • Temple Basin • Mount Dobson • Ohau • Broken River • Mt Olympus Or Redeem towards these activities in Wanaka: • Tandem Skydive Wanaka • Harris Mountain Heliskiing
The following airfare supplements are per person and can be added to any of the air and land packages. These rates are inclusive of tax.
Oakridge Pool & Spa Resort is a luxurious resort with a difference. It features a heated pool, sauna and massage complex to provide guests with a unique and relaxing experience.
Located in the heart of picturesque Wanaka, and a stone’s throw from the lake edge, Lakeside Apartments have spacious one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments are available.
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