Cardrona Alpine Resort
Mountain bike Private and group coaching lessons, Kids school holiday programs and Women’s specific mtb lessons
Welcome to our dedicated page for all bookings and enquiries for mountain bike lessons at Cardrona Alpine Resort. We have a range of options to suit your preferences.
Have something in mind that isn’t listed? Please get in touch - We would love to make it happen for you.
Private One on One and Group MTB lessons: Unlock your potential.
Embark on a personalized mountain biking experience at Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand's highest bike park for an insightful mountain bike lesson that doesn't just elevate your abilities but leaves you with an insatiable desire to ride more, learn more, and conquer your challenges.
Pricing is up to 4 people. Complimentary transport included from Queenstown.
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Our Private mountain bike lesson is tailored to cater to your unique riding needs, whether you're a beginner or an advanced rider.
At Cardrona Alpine Resort, beginners are supported by experienced instructors who introduce essential mountain biking fundamentals at a pace that fosters confidence and growth. With serene alpine terrain as a backdrop, you’ll master crucial techniques—from optimal body positioning on descents to navigating tight corners—in a structured program designed for lasting improvement.
For advanced riders, our sessions provide a focused refinement of techniques, with a gradual application of these skills across Cardrona’s varied trails. Each 3-hour session delivers an engaging combination of skill-building and enjoyment, with tailored challenges that match and elevate your abilities. Our expert guidance ensures a transformative learning experience, tailored to meet your unique goals and riding aspirations.
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Post-lesson:
- Revel in the sense of accomplishment, feeling upskilled and empowered, ready to take on the trails with newfound confidence.
- Plus, with a comprehensive PDF detailing the skills you've acquired and tips to retain them, your development is continuous, turning today's lessons into tomorrow's instinct. -
Fitness Check: A comfortable fitness level is essential for the full 3-hour ride. Ensure you can enjoy the journey without discomfort.
Fuel Up: Pack enough snacks and water to keep you energized and hydrated throughout your adventure.
Protective Gear:
Helmets: A full-face helmet is a must for complete head protection.
Body Armor: Don’t forget body protectors to safeguard against the terrain’s surprises. -
Bike rental: Book with ease and leave the setup to us!
Tell us your height and weight, and we'll prepare a bike that fits you well.
We'll make sure your bike is ready for you, to ride the trails when you arrive.
Lift pass: Included in pricing. -
Cardrona Valley and Wanaka: Book here
Queenstown: Complimentary transport - choose a pick up point via booking form (limited to 4 spaces)
GRAVITY GROMS: Group Mountain Biking Lessons at Cardrona Alpine Resort
Discover the thrill of mountain biking with Treadmark's youth-focused group lessons at Cardrona Alpine Resort, tailored for kids aged 7-15. Our sessions are engineered to elevate young riders' skills and fuel their enthusiasm for the sport, while also ensuring safety and fun. Lift pass included in pricing.
Book your spot now
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Our lessons are designed for juniors to learn and grow as a group, creating lasting memories and developing their mountain biking skills in a supportive community environment.
Friendly, Fun, and Focused: We create a nurturing atmosphere where encouragement thrives, ensuring every young rider feels a sense of achievement and belonging.
Tailored Trails for Young Talent: We carefully select skill appropriate trails to challenge our junior riders, fostering an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for every skill level.
Hassle free: Enjoy convenient drop-off times before the session and timely pick-ups afterward, to fit into busy family schedules.
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We will use the following themes on any given lesson day to foster the development of your child.
Fundamental Skills Development: Our Junior Riders Fundamentals course focuses on the core aspects of mountain biking. Kids absorb vital techniques like proper body positioning and effective braking to establish a strong riding foundation.Cornering Class is where young riders perfect their cornering technique, learning to handle curves with ease and assurance on a variety of trails.
Confidence on Steeps: Kids learn descend on steep trails with confidence, enhancing their balance and control when the trail gets tough.
Leap & Learn Jump Sessions: This theme introduces jumps in a safe setting, emphasizing control and composure to ensure each jump is met with consistency.
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Fitness Check: A comfortable fitness level is essential for the full 3-hour ride. Ensure you can enjoy the journey without discomfort.
Fuel Up: Pack enough snacks and water to keep you energized and hydrated throughout your adventure.
Protective Gear:
Helmets: A full-face helmet is a must.
Body Armour: This can be hired, please let us know if you need one. -
Bike rental: Book with ease and leave the setup to us!
Tell us your height and weight, and we'll prepare a bike that fits you well.
We'll make sure your bike is ready for you, to ride the trails when you arrive.
Lift pass: Included in pricing. -
Cardrona Valley and Wanaka: Book here - kids would need to be dropped off at Cardrona Hotel and booked onto the Cardrona shuttle that runs every hour. One of our team members will be there to assist.
Regular Days:
Queenstown: Complimentary transport (limited to 6 spaces)
Drop off: 8:30AM Coronet peak base car park
Pick up: 4:00 PM at Coronet peak base car park
Wanaka
Drop off: 9:30AM Cardrona Hotel
Pick up: 3:00 PM Cardrona Hotel
TGIF FRIDAYS only:
Queenstown:
10:30AM - Coronet base car park drop off
5:00PM - Coronet base car park pick upWanaka
12PM - Cardrona Alpine Resort top
4PM - Cardrona Hotel
1. Why travel from Queenstown to ride at Cardrona?
While Queenstown offers world-class trails, Cardrona delivers a different kind of experience— NZ’s highest bike park with lift accessed alpine terrain: longer descents, consistent trail grading, and fewer crowds. It’s offers the perfect trail progression in comparison to anywhere we have seen and its highly recommended for riders to maximize their progress and learning in a short amount of time.
2. What’s included in a Cardrona coaching session with Treadmark?
You get full-day coaching tailored to your goals, lift pass support, and if needed complimentary transport arrangements from Queenstown. We’ll break down your riding through video feedback, build specific skills like jump form, body positions & line choice, or technical braking, and help you link sections smoothly for overall stable and effective riding. Our aim is to give you tangible tools you can apply both at Cardrona and back on your local trails.
3. What level of rider is Cardrona best suited for?
Cardrona suits beginner to advanced riders comfortable on at least Grade 3 trails. We also support strong beginners looking to progress with careful trail selection and skill layering. The lift access allows more repetition and feedback in a shorter timeframe. Don’t let the travel distance put you off: Cardrona has consistently been our go to location to maximize learning potential.
4. Do I need to bring my own bike and gear?
You can bring your own full-suspension bike (ideally with 140–170mm travel), or we can help arrange high-spec rental bikes through trusted local partners. A full-face helmet, chest/back protectors and knee pads are essential and can be rented. Gloves, elbow pads are recommended. Let us know your size and preferences during booking, and we’ll handle the rest.
5. How do I book a Cardrona session and when should I go?
Cardrona operates during the summer bike park season, typically from Mid December to early March. Weekdays offer quieter trails for focused coaching. You can book a session via our booking details above or reach out directly if you'd like help syncing it with your Queenstown stay. We’ll coordinate lift passes, gear needs, and optionally arrange return transport.
