Treble Cone Ski Area

With 550ha of terrain, Treble Cone is the largest ski area in the South Island, boasting plenty of fun for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.

The field has become famous for its long, uncrowded groomed slopes (the longest is a whopping 4kms), legendary off-piste terrain, and the unrivalled views over Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps that can be appreciated from any point on the mountain.

First-time skiers and snowboarders can try the free dedicated beginner surface lifts and terrain located conveniently next to the Base Lodge. Treble Cone offers a Snow Sports School and complete beginner skier packages, and its gentle and uncrowded beginner facilities are designed to ensure learner skiers can progress to more challenging terrain. For the more adventurous, the Saddle Basin provides a winter playground not to be missed, as well as access to some of New Zealand’s most magical backcountry skiing.

The closest ski area to Wanaka, Treble Cone is also only a 90-minute scenic drive or shuttle from Queenstown. Wanaka offers a wide range of accommodation just 29km from the field, with the slopes within a pleasant 35-minute drive along the shores of scenic Lake Wanaka. A café and bar, retail shop, childcare centre and medical facilities are all on offer on-mountain.

Quick Facts

Where 35 minutes from Wānaka, 90 minutes from Queenstown
Board Natural terrain park Ski Legendary powder days, natural half pipes and NZ’s long groomers
Season Late June – late September
Access road 7km unsealed, carry chains, shuttles available
Ratings Beginner 10%, intermediate 45%, advanced 45%

Essentials

Highest point 1960m
Vertical 700m
Skiable Area 550ha
Lifts 1 x 6-seater express chairlift, 1 x quad chairlift, 1 x platter, 1 x magic carpet
Lift passes $150 adults, $75 kids, discount for seniors and students
On-field ski/board hire Recreational and performance ski and board hire
Tuition Adult and kids Snow Sports School
Package deals Lift and rental combo packages
On-mountain accommodation No

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