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Cardrona Mountain Carting Lift

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Mountain cart rental & lift pass at Cardrona
NZ's only mountain carting experience!
Choice of 3 epic tracks
Open late until 8pm on Friday evenings
From
$169.00NZD
No cancellation allowed for this experience
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What you can expect

Mountain Carting at Cardrona is a gravity fuelled adventure will send you racing your friends on 3 wheeled carts down Cardrona's purpose built carting tracks. No previous experience is needed and a member of the carting team will provide you with a full safety briefing and guidance on how to use the carts.

Mountain Carts are 3 wheeled purpose built carts for alpine environments. They are built for the driver's comfort, safety and performance with a low centre of gravity and wide wheel base to provide you with stability. The carts feature hydraulic brakes and are built to handle super easily on the tracks.

There are three carting tracks to choose from with the longest one measuring over 3km and taking you all the way out to Captains Basin and back to Whitestar Express. Then jump on the chairlift at the end and do it all over again!

This is one unique experience we highly recommend and a great activity for families, groups of friends and stag parties!

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Location

Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona, SI 9305

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 2 hour cart rental
  • Mountain carting lift pass
  • Carting suit, full face helmet, goggles & gloves included
  • Safety briefing from a team member at Cart HQ
Duration
  • Allow 2.5 hours
Departure Location
  • Open 10am - 5pm in peak season (26th Dec - 22nd Jan)
  • Open 10am - 4pm in off-peak season (15th - 24th Dec & 23rd Jan - 3rd Mar)
  • Open 12pm - 8pm every Friday
  • Sessions operate at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm (additional times in peak season)
  • Self drive to Cardrona Alpine Resort (shuttles available from Cardrona Hotel)
  • Operates in summer (Dec - Mar)
FAQs
  • What is the maximum weight limit for Mountain Carting on Cardrona in Queenstown, New Zealand? The maximum weight limit for Mountain Carting on Cardrona is 110kg.
  • Can young children ride Mountain Carting on Cardrona with an adult? Yes, children who are too young or small to ride on their own can ride tandem with an adult. The minimum age to ride solo is 8 years old, and riders must also be at least 100cm tall. For tandem rides, the total combined weight must not exceed 110kg.
Additional Information
  • The mountain shuttle departs from Cardrona Hotel
  • Child rates apply (8-17yrs)
  • Minimum age is 8yrs (children 8-12yrs must be supervised by an adult)
  • Charter transport from Queenstown & Wanaka available on request, please contact us
  • Children under 100cm can ride the carts with their parents & at their parent's discretion
  • Minimum age to ride Mountain Cart alone is 8 years old, & 12 years old to ride unsupervised
  • There are on mountain facilities including a cafe, restaurant & retail store
  • Wear sturdy footwear & clothing layers. Bring a windproof jacket as mountain conditions can change very quickly
  • Friday evenings are open until 8 pm - ask us about the TGIF pass!

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