With the new chairlift and the development of the Soho Basin, Cardrona is becoming the largest ski area in New Zealand. The construction of the Soho Basin Express is part of a multi-year commitment to the development of Cardrona.
Lift name
Soho Basin Express
Type
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Manufacturer
Doppelmayr
Ski resort
Year of construction
2025
Height/length
1200 m
Speed
5 metres per second
Transit time
approx. 4:20 minutes
Carrying capacity
2800 people per hour
Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center):
Cardrona (15 km), Wanaka (34 km), Arrowtown (45 km), Queenstown (58 km) Towns/villages at the ski resort
Cardrona (15 km), Wanaka (34 km), Arrowtown (45 km), Queenstown (58 km) Towns/villages at the ski resort
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