Treble Cone: 5 things to know before you go
Southern Alps (NZ), New Zealand 🇳🇿
Treble Cone hangs above Lake Wanaka with the biggest vertical in the Queenstown Lakes, a quiet, expert-leaning mountain where the groomers run long and the off-piste keeps going long after they end. From the saddle you look straight across at Mount Aspiring, and the lift queues are a fraction of those across the lake.
1.Is the snow reliable in Treble Cone?
Generally yes. From 1250 m at the base to 2088 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 84/100).
2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?
With 50 km of piste on 4 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (7 green, 18 blue, 18 red, 17 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
4.What is the resort like?
Treble Cone stands out for serious off-piste and freeride terrain and demanding terrain for strong skiers.
5.When is the best time to go?
In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs roughly Jun 27 to Sep 30 (the local winter), with July and August the most reliable.
The full Treble Cone guide
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
More questions, answered
- How much vertical drop does Treble Cone have?
- About 838 m of vertical, from a 1250 m base to 2088 m at the top.
- Is Treble Cone part of a larger ski area?
- No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 50 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
- Is Treble Cone good for beginners?
- It can work: 7 green and 18 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.