Cardrona Alpine Resort vs Snow Farm
Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm are neighbouring resorts in Otago - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Cardrona Alpine Resort | Snow Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Not ideal |
| Intermediates | Good | Not ideal |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Good
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Intermediates
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Good
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Experts
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Not ideal
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Off-piste
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Not ideal
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Not ideal
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Families
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Limited
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Not ideal
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Budget
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Not ideal
Snow Farm
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Cardrona Alpine Resort | Snow Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 35.6 km | 50 km |
| Vertical drop | 610 m | 296 m |
| Lifts | 10 | N/A |
| Top elevation | 1880 m | 1712 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €101.2 | €150 |
Piste
Cardrona Alpine Resort
35.6 km
Snow Farm
50 km
Vertical drop
Cardrona Alpine Resort
610 m
Snow Farm
296 m
Lifts
Cardrona Alpine Resort
10
Snow Farm
N/A
Top elevation
Cardrona Alpine Resort
1880 m
Snow Farm
1712 m
Snow reliability
Cardrona Alpine Resort
variable snow
Snow Farm
variable snow
Snowiest month
Cardrona Alpine Resort
No data
Snow Farm
No data
Day pass
Cardrona Alpine Resort
€101.2
Snow Farm
€150
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Cardrona Alpine Resort if...
you want better value.
Choose Snow Farm if...
you want the bigger ski area.