If you’re craving a heart-pounding, adrenaline-charged adventure this summer, Cardrona mountain carting is the must-do experience you’ve been looking for. Nestled high in the stunning Cardrona Alpine Resort, it’s New Zealand’s only mountain carting attraction — and it’s an absolute blast.
Jump aboard one of the resort’s purpose-built three-wheeled mountain carts for a gravity-fuelled ride you’ll never forget. Cardrona mountain carting is perfect for families, groups of friends, thrill-seekers, or anyone keen to trade walking boots for wheels and take on the mountain in style.
This epic activity features three specially designed alpine tracks, each offering a different mix of scenery, speed, and challenge. Whether you’re keen to cruise at your own pace while soaking up 360° alpine views, or race your mates and master your drift technique on the steeper runs, there’s something for every skill level.
No experience? No worries. Cardrona mountain carting requires zero prior skills — just a sense of adventure and a readiness to grin from ear to ear. After a quick safety briefing and helmet fitting, you’ll catch the lift to the top before freewheeling your way down on a sturdy three-wheel cart. Best of all, your 2-hour session includes unlimited laps on multiple trail options, so you can squeeze in as many rides as your nerve can handle.
Between laps, you can refuel at the on-site café and bar, enjoying panoramic mountain views with a well-earned coffee or cold drink in hand.
Inclusions:
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2-hour Cardrona mountain carting session
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Access to three different downhill cart tracks
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Unlimited rides via chairlift
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Helmet hire and safety briefing
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On-site food and beverage facilities
Operational Dates:
December 10 – March 3
Open 7 days a week: December 26 – January 22
Open Thurs–Mon: December 10 – December 24 and January 23 – March 3
Supplier: Real NZ Cardrona
Important Notes:
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Minimum height restrictions apply
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Closed-toe shoes essential
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No prior carting experience required
Perfect for summer thrill-seekers, families, and anyone chasing a different kind of alpine adventure, Cardrona mountain carting belongs at the top of your Queenstown summer bucket list.
