
Discover the Chill Pass: Your ticket to skiing New Zealand’s club fields
If you want winter with character – real mountains, real snow, real people – the Chill Pass is one of the most iconic ways to

If you want winter with character – real mountains, real snow, real people – the Chill Pass is one of the most iconic ways to

A huge congratulations to Cardrona Alpine Resort – taking out New Zealand’s Best Ski Resort for 2025 at the World Ski Awards. And with everything
Sitting at 2020 metres above sea level, the Knoll Ridge Chalet is one of the most extraordinary places you can visit in New Zealand.

The 2025 New Zealand ski season closing dates are fast approaching, with major fields set to wrap up in the coming weeks.

New Zealand’s smaller club fields – where operations rely on natural snow cover – 2025 has been a challenging season.

Shorter winters, warmer temperatures, and unpredictable snowfalls mean operators can’t rely solely on natural snow to run a full season.

It’s a long-term commitment for Cardrona Alpine Resort who, has been working to minimise waste, go plastic-free and protect the alpine environment.

A brand-new 6-seater chairlift was installed in Soho Basin at Cardrona, opened for Winter 2025

And it keeps on snowing… Storm after storm has swept across New Zealand over the last few weeks, pushing this season into standout territory.

With clear skies, crisp snow, and a mountain buzzing with early season energy, Cardrona Alpine Resort officially kicked off winter 2025 on a classic bluebird