Cardrona Mountain Biking Lessons

Highlights

• Downhill mountain biking at Cardrona
• 2 hour private bike lessons
• Lesson, lift & rental packages or lesson-only option
• Options for all abilities

Description

If you are new to mountain biking then a Full Package at Cardrona is a great way to introduce you to the basic skills required for downhill mountain biking. The qualified mountain bike instructors will teach you the basics on the learners' area before heading out to take on your first green/beginner trails. You will learn techniques such as bike positioning, braking and turning techniques. This is a great introduction to mountain biking before you head out on your own. 

If you have previous experience but would like to hone your skills then a private one-on-one lesson is a great option, or the Full Package can also be catered to your ability.

Trip Includes

• Full Package - 2 hour private lesson with qualified bike instructor, full day lift pass & full suspension bike
• Private Lesson - 2 hour one-on-one instruction with qualified bike instructor (lift pass & rental is not included)

Duration

• Allow 8 hours for the Full Package
• Allow 2 hours for a Private Lesson

Departures

• Full Package begins at 10 am
• Private lessons run hourly 10am - 4pm
• Self drive to Cardrona Alpine Resort (a shuttle is available from $10pp from the Cardrona Hotel if required)
• Operates daily Dec - April

Other Information

• Bookings are essential
• The mountain shuttle departs from Cardrona Hotel - $10 NZD up & $5 NZD down
• Both options are suitable for all levels (beginner to advanced)
• There are on mountain facilities including a cafe, restaurant & retail store
• You must wear closed in footwear (ie runners), no open toe footwear
• Ideally, wear shorts & a couple of layers on your top half
• Downhill riding only
• Children aged 0-5 years can gain a free lift pass
• Child rates apply for 6-17 years
• All bike rentals include full face helmet & pads if required
• Friday evenings are open until 8 pm
• If you do not need lessons please check out passes & rentals here 
• Check out mountain carting here 
• Cardrona Alpine Resort is located approx 35 minutes drive from Wanaka, or 1 hour drive from Queenstown
• Charter transport from Queenstown or Wanaka is available for groups (up to 9 people), please contact us

Normal Retail Prices

• Full Package -Lesson, Lift & Rental:
  • Adult (18yrs+) NZD$199.00
  • Child (6-17yrs) NZD$169.00
• Private Bike Lessons:
  • 2 hour - Per Person NZD$140.00
  • Add Person to Private Lesson NZD$70.00
• Optional extras:
  • Return Transfers ex Cardrona Hotel NZD$15.00
  • Transfer Up Only ex Cardrona Hotel NZD$10.00