Information Booth
A NZ Open information booth will be located directly outside the main Cardrona Base Lodge.

Venue Information
The Cardrona Valley, home of the NZ Open Snowboarding Championships, is nestled in the heart of Southern Lakes region. The NZ Open will take place at both Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Park NZ, across the valley from Cardona. Cardona Alpine Resort will host both the Slopestyle and Super Pipe events while Snow Park NZ will host the evening Quarter Pipe invitational.
In addition to great skiing and riding, Wanaka is also home to some great restaurants and nightlife. Check out the restaurant and bar section of this guide for more info: Restaurant Directory

Event Viewing
All events are free to the public to view. However, for certain events a lift pass may be needed for best viewing.

Parking / Transportation
Because of the large number of spectators that come to the NZ Open, carpooling is highly encouraged. In addition, the shuttles run each day from Queenstown and Wanaka to Cardrona's Base Lodge.
If you must park at Cardona's Base Lodge, arrive early to secure a spot and to avoid traffic congestion.


Wanaka: Book early, as rooms go fast! For reservations look on-line here:
http://www.lakewanaka.co.nz/index.cfm/Accommodation


This is still to be confirmed with major networks.


Cardrona is situated in the heart of the Southern Lakes region just south of Wanaka. Follow road signs from the lake front road in Wanaka, its hard to miss! If traveling from Queenstown take the Crown Range road toward Wanaka and again follow the signs. If that's of no help to you check here for directions: http://www.cardrona.co.nz/Travellers.asp.

Snow Park NZ is also situated in the heart of the Southern Lakes region and is directly across the valley from Cardrona. Again follow road signs from the lake front road in Wanaka, its hard to miss! If traveling from Queenstown take the Crown Range road toward Wanaka and again follow the signs. If that's of no help to you check here for directions: http://www.snowparknz.com/site/gettinghere/


For event related questions contact Reuben Yeoman 021 066 8005 or email event organizer at sfcnz@xtra.co.nz

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