FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Wanaka, NZ
July 26, 2016
RE: Record Breaking Start to 2016 Winter at Cardrona
The start of the 2016 winter has been a record-breaker for Cardrona Alpine Resort, with a 20% growth on previous
winters. The growth has largely come from an influx of first time skiers and snowboarders, with the resort gearing up
for a further increase in visitors over the next few years.
The resort has seen a greater number of first time skiers and snowboarders than any other segment this season. The new
see-through tunnel over the Learner Conveyor has provided thousands of first timers a unique experience as they have
learnt to ski and snowboard.
“It’s exciting to see so many people coming to learn to ski and snowboard at Cardrona,” says Cardrona’s General Manager
Bridget Legnavsky. “It’s such a positive sign for the future of the industry – snow sports are alive and well.”
Pre-season developments at Cardrona have paid dividends with the mountain able to handle the higher numbers of skiers,
snowboarders and sightseers. Cardrona are focusing on the mountain’s “pinch points” when making development decisions –
something that is paying off during busier periods.
Developments for the 2016 winter included more parking options further down the mountain road to increase capacity. A
new carpark was installed at the 1km mark on the road, with a return shuttle service offered for guests who park there.
Valley View developments, including a new carpark and “Little Meg” café, have seen more guests using the lower mountain
lift to access the mountain. Increased snowmaking capability all the way to the base of Valley View Quad (at 1260m) has
seen skiers and snowboarders consistently using the lift throughout the day.
Cardrona’s development plan is continuing over the next few years to address ways of handling increased capacity as
numbers of skiers and snowboarders visiting the region continue to grow.
ENDS