Mountain Carting - 2 Hours - Cardrona Alpine Resort

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Experience gravity-fuelled action with three thrilling trails, unlimited uplifts, and non-stop fun!

Experience gravity-fuelled action with three thrilling trails, unlimited uplifts, and non-stop fun!

Highlights

  • Voted the coolest thing to do in New Zealand by Stuff News!
  • Australasia’s only lift-accessed mountain carting experience
  • Unlimited uplifts over two hours of downhill fun with three purpose-built trails
  • No experience needed - just a sense of adventure!

Cardrona’s mountain carting is a gravity-fueled adventure like no other - no experience required! With three wheels, three times the fun, and trails designed specifically for carting, this is one summer activity you’ll want to tick off your bucket list. Mountain carting at Cardrona is the only experience of its kind in the country and the only lift-accessed mountain carting in Australasia.

Ride top of the line, German engineered carts with a low centre of gravity, wide wheelbase, and hydraulic disc brakes for comfort, control and stability.

Enjoy two hours of thrilling downhill fun with as many chairlift uplifts as you can fit in. Explore three purpose-built trails stretching across 3km of stunning alpine terrain, whether you're chasing adrenaline, cruising with friends, or soaking in the views. After the fun, keep the good vibes rolling with a visit to the tasty Noodle Bar, where flavour packed delights meet stunning alpine views.

Adult $169.00 (Includes Chairlift)
Child $89.00 (Includes Chairlift)

What's included

  • 3 Wheeled mountain cart
  • Safety gear
  • Access to lifts

Duration

  • Approximately 2 hours for the mountain carting

Location

  • Cardrona Alpine Resort is accessed from Cardrona Valley 14km up a 14km unsealed mountain road

Notes

  • It is essential to arrive 30 minutes prior to your chosen session time to complete a safety briefing.

    Minimum height restriction for a single driver is 100cm.

    The maximum weight for mountain carting is 110kg.

    Children must be at least 8 years old to ride a mountain cart solo.

    NZs only mountain cart experience situated in Cardronas Alpine Playground 1670m above sea level. Its always a few degrees cooler up the mountain to please dress accordingly. Closed footwear is essential for carting.

    Cart sizes are based on the driver height - you will be asked to select an applicable height on the way to check out:

    X-Small: 100 - 120cm

    Small: 120 - 165cm

    Medium: 155 - 180cm

    Large: 170 - 195cm

    X-Large: 180 - 210cm


    Operating Season:13 Dec to 1 March. Operating day and hours may vary. Closed on Christmas Day.


    Off-peak Operating Hours & Days:

    13 - 22 December & 20 January - 1 March

    5 days per week (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)

    10am - 4pm

    Fridays: 12pm 8pm


    Peak Operating Hours & Days:

    26 December - 19 January

    7 days a week

    10am - 5pm

    Fridays: 12pm 8pm

    Closed Christmas Day (25th Dec)


    DISCOUNT TICKETS STRICTLY NON TRANSFERABLE AND NON REFUNDABLE

  • Price includes chairlift. Lift operation subject to weather.


Available Bookings from13 Dec to 26 Dec 2025

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$101.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Steven D'Rozario fromAustralia wrote on 02 April 2025

So much fun

Did the mountain carting with my 9 year old son, we tore the place up and had so much fun. Just do it 😎

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jorgeantoniop fromNew Zealand wrote on 21 March 2025

Amazing experience and so much fun

The carts are totally worth it, so much adrenaline and fun!

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Kylie fromUnited Kingdom wrote on 17 March 2025

Fun activity for speed lovers

We enjoyed the mountain carting experience as something different! The carts go a lot faster than I was expecting and I can see how you could easily come off, however you can break and go slowly if you’re not an adrenaline junkie. Would recommend for anyone who likes a bit of a speed thrill.

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Cat Lindsay fromAustralia wrote on 16 March 2025

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Brilliant! This was the best day out we had in New Zealand. A must-do!!

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AzifIrfan BinMohdZainorlizam fromNew Zealand wrote on 13 March 2025

Cadrona Carting

Great experience.

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