Treble Cone
Treble Cone Ski Area is a popular ski resort located in the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated in the Southern Alps, near the town of Wanaka, and is one of the largest ski areas in the country, covering an area of approximately 550 hectares. The resort is known for its stunning views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains, as well as its wide range of terrain that caters to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
Treble Cone has a vertical drop of 700 meters, with the highest lift-accessed point reaching an elevation of 2088 meters. The resort offers a total of 45 runs, ranging from gentle beginner slopes to challenging black diamond runs. There are also three terrain parks and a half-pipe for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. The ski season at Treble Cone typically runs from late June to early October, depending on snow conditions. The resort has a modern lift system that includes a six-seater express lift, two quad chairlifts, and a surface conveyor lift for beginners.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Treble Cone also offers snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and scenic chairlift rides. There are also several on-mountain dining options, as well as ski and snowboard rental facilities and a ski school for beginners. Resorts in New Zealand are not known for villages or accommodation on the mountains but who would want to stay on the mountain when you have the pumping action packed city of Queenstown only a short drive away and the quaint township of Wanaka on the shores of Lake Wanaka below the mountain range that holds the resort.
Overall, Treble Cone Ski Area is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders who are looking for challenging terrain, stunning views, and a wide range of activities both on and off the mountain.
Treble Cone Web Cam & Live Snow Cam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Treble Cone ski field. We have collected all the best views from the Treble Cone web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Treble Cone web cam below.
Treble Cone Web Cam | Saddle Basin
This Treble Cone web cam looks out to Saddle Basin. Saddle Basin holds some of the best inbounds ski runs in the country. Southern aspects means to snow holds longer and powder last for days.
Treble Cone Lift System
On paper the lift system looks tiny, cause it is. Treble Cone doesn’t need hundreds of lifts to make their resort incredible, for Treble Cone it’s all about the terrain and the snow. With two quad chairs taking riders up to the summit of each main basin the chairs are quick enough to keep riders rolling along. To keep newbies and kids learning Treble Cone has two surface lifts in the base area where they can find their feet before taking on the chair lifts.
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Treble Cone Snow
The whole region surrounding Treble Cone in the southern alps gets hammered with snow from the start of winter till the end. With an elevation just shy of 2000m the snow base at the summit is normally well over 2m deep. On average Treble Cone will see about 2.5m of natural snowfall each season and great snowmaking system helps fill in all the gaps. The snow grooming team does an incredible job to keep all the snow spread wide and far around the resort.
Treble Cone has a southerly facing aspect in the Saddle Basin which means during the peak of winter the snow quality is second to none and a northwest aspect on the Home Basin means sheltered conditions and sunny conditions with a great snow base.
Seasons
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Where is Treble Cone
Sitting to the west of Wanaka and to the north of Queenstown, Treble Cone resort sits high in the mountain range and offers sweeping views of Lake Wanaka. An easily accessible resort means holiday makers can choose either location for their accommodation with a number of bus companies making the trek up to the resort daily. For those confident driving in the winter mountain conditions its best to get a rental car.
The resort can be found up a winding mountain road about 30 minutes from Wanaka or 1.5 hours from Queenstown and is close Queenstown international airport.
Those looking for a lively party town should look to stay in Queenstown and those looking for a more subdued and chill vibe should look to stay in Wanaka. Both locations have plenty of accommodation options from luxury homes, chalets to family friendly resorts, hotels and also budget accommodation.
Riders who are also visiting Cardrona will mostly likely want to base themselves in Wanaka as its halfway between and those checking our Coronet Peak and The Remarkables would find Queenstown the most central location for those resorts.
Treble Cone Snow News
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Despite a milder winter in the Northeast, ski resorts in the region have persevered, benefiting from late-season snowstorms. Riders, known for their resilience, continue to ski as long as the lifts are operational. Thanks to recent storms, many resorts are extending their season into mid-April and even May. A list of projected closing dates for resorts has been compiled, with some expected to remain open longer. However, these dates are subject to change, so it's advisable to check resort websites for the latest updates.