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 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.
Have a group of friends that are keen to join? Scroll below to find ‘Join the pack - Adult group lessons’ to request a group lesson.
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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)
Join the Pack: Adult Group Mountain Biking Lessons at Cardrona Alpine Resort
Embrace the social side of mountain biking. Whether you're looking to make new trail buddies or just enjoy a day of collective fun and learning, our group lessons are the perfect fit. Our sessions are carefully structured to not only foster a sense of community but to also target personal riding goals.
Book your spot now
*Lessons would need a minimum of 3 participants to go ahead. Your booking may show as pending and will be confirmed once required spots are filled. If there is a date that isn’t listed - Contact us and we’ll get back to you.
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Collaborative Progression
Our clinics place a strong emphasis on collective advancement, fostering a supportive and motivating atmosphere. We address each feature and section methodically, allowing you to develop newfound skills and precision.
Energizing Group Dynamics
Beyond the ride itself, our commitment lies in cultivating a thriving community. Here, motivation and support are integral to both personal and group achievements, synergizing to create a dynamic and encouraging environment.
Tailored Trails for All Skill Levels
Cardrona's meticulously curated terrain offers a diverse range of challenges and excitement perfectly suited to the energy of our group. Whether you seek a thrilling challenge or an exhilarating ride, our trails cater to riders of all skill levels.
Join the Ride
Looking to expand your trail network and enjoy a day of group-fueled fun? Our clinics are tailored to create connections through the excitement of the group lesson.
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Themed Group Mountain Biking Sessions: Your Goals, Our knowledge!
We will use one of the following themes to guide our collective progression and amplify your riding skills:Dynamic Stance & Stop Skills: This lesson is a back to fundamentals lesson where we introduce and dive deeper into the body position and balance for greater braking effectiveness and understand how we can remain central under braking forces.
Traction Mastery: Sharpen your cornering prowess, finding grip where it counts to carve corners with confidence.
Steep Balance: Attain unshakeable balance on intimidating steeps, transforming rock rolls and steeps from intimidating to rideable.
Airtime Composure: Elevate your jumps with a calm, measured approach, ensuring every jump is inspired by correct and consistent movement so you can experience a composed and controlled air time.
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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 for complete head protection.
Body Armour: This can be hired, please let us know if you need one.
Transport:
Cardrona Valley and Wanaka: Book here
Queenstown: Contact us -
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: Add-on purchase via cart -
Queenstown: Complimentary transport - choose a pick up point via booking (limited to 6 spaces)
Pick up - 11:30am Outside sports (bike rental side)
Return - 5pm Outside sports.
Tip - Best to park your car in boundary road car park for the day.
Cardrona Valley and Wanaka: Book here
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Meet at base building - Cardrona Alpine Resort 12:30pm.
Gabriela Glory
Having never mountain biked before, lessons with Treadmark gave me the necessary basic skills to explore the trails and bike parks more confidently. The lessons were structured into easy to follow steps, and we rode at different trails so we got to experience each one in a safe and supportive learning environment with the help of very patient and fun coaches. I can’t believe how much I’ve improved in the space of 4 weeks. I also met some awesome new friends to bike with through the lessons!Thanks heaps Piyush, Charlotte and Charl for the awesome sessions! Highly recommend and will definitely be back for more progression sessions 😊
Youth Trailblazers: 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.
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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
