Treble Cone Ski Resort Guide
Treble Cone, New Zealand
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,960m |
| Resort Height | 1,200m |
| Nearest Airports | Wanaka and Queenstown |
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Treble Cone
The southern hemisphere's first six-seater detachable chair opened at Treble Cone in 1996, a major coup. New Zealand's biggest ski area in terms of skiable terrain ( 550 hectares) , off-slope facilities are in the town of Wanaka.
Summary
The New Zealand ski resort of Treble Cone is at an altitude of 1,200m.
Treble Cone has direct access to 41 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Treble Cone?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 18 September, with around 11cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to base | Snow to 1,328m | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Treble Cone Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes
Treble Cone Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,960m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,260m |
| Resort Altitude (Treble Cone) | 1,200m |
| Max Vertical | 760m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Treble Cone Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Boundary Chutes'.
Snowboarding
Excellent snowboarding terrain including natural half pipe and powder bowls.
Location and Map
Where is Treble Cone?
This ski resort is in Queenstown Lakes, Otago, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Treble Cone is Wanaka, 39 minutes drive away.
Queenstown airport is also within three hours drive.
Wanaka is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 4,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 30 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Treble Cone open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Late June, and usual closing is Late September.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Treble Cone, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Treble Cone Tourist Office for the latest.
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