Cardrona
An alpine valley between Wānaka and Queenstown.
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- 499–1920 mheight above sea level, 12 km squareTerrain Tiles on AWS (Terrarium; NZ heights from LINZ)
- 14sourced facts on this page, 5 from government or councilevery one has a source
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What you get (4)
Cardrona is a small settlement in the Cardrona Valley, on the Crown…
- Cardrona is a small settlement in the Cardrona Valley, on the Crown Range road between Wānaka and Queenstown. Wikipedia: Cardrona · accessed 2026-10-28
- The area had 633 people at the 2018 Census, and Stats NZ estimated 840 in June 2025. unsure: Likely a statistical area wider than the village, and not opened on Stats NZ directly. Wikipedia: Cardrona (citing Stats NZ) · 2018 Census; June 2025 estimate
- Cardrona began as an 1860s gold rush township, became a tourist destination in the 1980s, and keeps its gold rush-era hotel. Wikipedia: Cardrona · accessed 2026-10-28
- Cardrona Alpine Resort is nearby, at 1,670 to 1,894 m, about 50 minutes' drive from Queenstown. unsure: The article text gives a different elevation range (1,260 to 1,860 m) from its infobox. Wikipedia: Cardrona Alpine Resort · accessed 2026-10-28
Schools (2)
Cardrona has no school today. The nearest primary schools are in…
- Cardrona has no school today. The nearest primary schools are in Wānaka: Wānaka Primary (7 Ironside Drive, roll 502) and Te Kura O Take Kārara (roll 323). unsure: 'No school' rests on Wikipedia mentioning only an 1860s–70s school. The distance and the zone were not found on an opened page. Education Review Office · accessed 2026-10-28
- Secondary students go to Mount Aspiring College (Years 7 to 15) in Wānaka. Education Review Office · accessed 2026-10-28
Getting around (2)
The Crown Range Road runs from Arrow Junction over the Crown Saddle…
- The Crown Range Road runs from Arrow Junction over the Crown Saddle (1,076 m, which a plaque calls the highest sealed road in New Zealand) and down the Cardrona Valley to Cardrona. Wikipedia: Crown Range Road · accessed 2026-10-28
- There is no Orbus public bus in the Upper Clutha, Cardrona included. Otago Regional Council · accessed 2026-10-28
Natural hazards (3)
A September 1878 flood filled most of the gold claims in the valley.
- A September 1878 flood filled most of the gold claims in the valley. Wikipedia: Cardrona · 1878 event
- The likely NW Cardrona Fault was once mapped as running north-east from the Cardrona Valley. A 2019 GNS review re-mapped it toward Wānaka township, pending confirmation. unsure: Not confirmed, and the release is more than 3 years old. Otago Regional Council · 18 March 2019
- In 2021 the chance of a large Alpine Fault earthquake before 2068 was estimated at 75 percent. unsure: This is a regional figure, for magnitude 7 or larger. Wikipedia: Alpine Fault · 2021 estimate
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Shops, health and things to do
- The nearest GPs, at Wānaka Lakes Health Centre on Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka, provide accident and emergency care. Healthpoint · accessed 2026-10-28
- The nearest supermarket and public pools are at Three Parks in Wānaka. Supermarket News · 10 December 2019
Climate
- Cardrona is colder than Wānaka. At 580 m the township station averages a January high of 21.2°C and a July low of −2.6°C. unsure: The rainfall and sunshine in the same table are identical to Wānaka Airport's, so the table may mix stations. Wikipedia climate table (NIWA data) · 1991–2020 normals
No monthly rainfall published for this station.
The same figures as a table
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 | 21.2 | — |
| Feb | 7.8 | 21 | — |
| Mar | 6.1 | 18 | — |
| Apr | 3.2 | 14.4 | — |
| May | 0.8 | 10.3 | — |
| Jun | -1.1 | 6.5 | — |
| Jul | -2.6 | 6.1 | — |
| Aug | -1.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Sep | 1 | 11.8 | — |
| Oct | 2.9 | 14.4 | — |
| Nov | 4.9 | 16.1 | — |
| Dec | 7.3 | 19 | — |
Cardrona township (580 m), 1991–2020; rainfall omitted · Wikipedia climate table (NIWA CliFlo data) · 1991–2020 normals
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On the map, and a short tour
Cardrona on the Berry map: simple, topographic, aerial where available, or 3D with buildings and terrain, with schools and hikes nearby and the Berry homes for sale.
- Cardrona village and historic hotel — The 1860s gold rush village, with its hotel, sits on the main Wānaka–Queenstown back road. Show on the map: Cardrona village and historic hotel en.wikipedia.org
- Cardrona River flats — The river has flooded the valley floor before, including in 1878, so check flood maps for low sections. Show on the map: Cardrona River flats en.wikipedia.org
- Cardrona Alpine Resort access — The ski field brings winter traffic and seasonal rental demand to the valley. Show on the map: Cardrona Alpine Resort access en.wikipedia.org
- Crown Range Road toward the saddle — This is the shortest route to Queenstown, crossing New Zealand's highest sealed road. Show on the map: Crown Range Road toward the saddle en.wikipedia.org
Stops are placed from published coordinates and are approximate. The map's data sources and licences are listed under "Data and licences" on the map.
Guides
Short guides for buyers, sellers and owners. Start with the LIM report.
14 facts, each with its public source and date; 6 marked unsure. Council: Queenstown-Lakes District Council. Checked 28 Oct 2026. Nothing here is advice; check the LIM and council maps for a particular property.