Cardrona is 34km (21 miles) from the town of Wanaka, about a 35 minute drive and 58km (36 miles) from Queenstown, about 1 hours drive. The nearest international airport is in Queenstown.
Shuttle buses and rental cars are available from both Wanaka and Queenstown to and from Cardona. The access road into Cardrona is open from 8am to 5pm every day; cars must carry chains and anti freeze.

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