Cardrona vs The Remarkables

Cardrona vs The Remarkables compared side by side: 60 km vs 36 km of slopes, 7 vs 7 lifts, top elevation 1,894 m vs 1,943 m. See which resort suits you.

Cardrona vs The Remarkables ski resort statistics
Statistic Cardrona
New Zealand
The Remarkables
New Zealand
Total slopes 60 km 36 km
Easy (blue) slopes
Intermediate (red) slopes
Expert (black) slopes
Share of easy slopes
Ski lifts 7 7
Snow parks
Base elevation 1,260 m 1,586 m
Top elevation 1,894 m 1,943 m
Vertical drop 634 m 357 m
Season June – October June – October
Ski area Cardrona Alpine Resort The Remarkables
Known for Scenic views Scenic views

The verdict

  • Cardrona is the bigger ski area with 60 km of slopes versus 36 km (about 1.7× more).
  • The Remarkables goes higher: its top station is at 1,943 m compared with 1,894 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
  • Cardrona has the larger lift network with 7 lifts.

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