Dates & Tickets
Joel’s Cafe is back and this time we are taking the show to Cardrona Alpine Resort on June 27th in celebration of the grand opening of Soho Basin.
JOEL'S CAFE
Friday 27th June- 6AM - 10AM
Cardona Alpine Resort
Join us for exclusive interviews with Cardrona team members to chat about the Soho Basin, details on the upcoming winter season, and their roles on the mountain.
WIN
Thanks to Cardona Alpine Resort, we are giving one lucky winner 2 x Cardrona Day Passes & rental equipment.
Head to the Queenstown, Wanaka & Central Otago Facebook page and comment to win.
WELCOME TO WINTER
Cardona Alpine Resort have got you sorted to kick off Winter at NZ’s Biggest Playground.
Get ready to dive into the season’s hottest free event—an epic day of live music, all-day après, and winter vibes at our biggest playground yet! With no entry fee, gather your mates, bring your best dance moves, and enjoy tunes from 11 AM as the party unfolds.
Live Music Lineup
MOUNTAINS & LIFTS
The mountain and lifts swing open at 8:30 AM, so if you're hitting the slopes before the music starts, grab your lift pass and get those early-season laps in!
SOHO BASIN
Get ready! This winter, Cardrona Alpine Resort is gearing up to open the brand-new Soho Basin to all mountain lovers!
A high-speed 6-seater detachable Doppelmayr chairlift located just behind the top of McDougall’s Chondola and Captain’s Express, opening up 150ha of new terrain and offering a dream playground for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders.
If you know our terrain, expect something similar to Captain’s, fun, playful, and packed with a mix of groomed trails and off-piste adventure. Soho Basin's lift will be spinning as soon as snow conditions allow.
To learn more about Soho Basin, visit here.
CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT
Tucked into the stunning Crown Range between Wānaka and Queenstown, Cardrona is one of the South Island’s biggest and most popular ski areas.
The lift network makes it easy to get around, with nine lifts including six chairlifts, like a high-speed six-seater, detachable quads, and the iconic chondola, as well as conveyors and a platter lift for beginners and park riders.
Cardrona is known for its laid-back, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. Whether you’re just starting out or sending it in the terrain park, it’s a mountain that suits everyone. With a proud history going back to 1980, Cardrona’s all about good times, great snow, and a bit of mountain magic.
To view more information about this awesome resort, visit Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Joel’s Café with Cardona Alpine Resort - New Zealand's Biggest Ski Resort
