McDougall’s Express Chondola is the perfect way to see the mountain by foot. We have 10 gondola cabins on the new 'combined' lift of gondola cabins & chairs, to get you headed to the top of the mountain in comfort & style!

McDougall’s Express Chondola starts right beside our Base area and in under 4mins you’ll be at the top of the mountain.

Take the lift & explore our walking trails for a true alpine adventure with 360 views at every turn!

• NZ's most accessible summit

  
  

• 2 minute hike to the summit lookout

  
  

• Stunning views over the Queenstown/Wakatipu Basin

  
  

• Access walking trails ranging from an easy downhill stroll to an alpine adventure across the ridge tops lasting a couple of hours

  
  

• Snap a selfie on our summit chairlift

  
  

• Check out our Alpine Swing

  
  

Please note that our opening dates and times vary. For more information, please visit https://www.cardrona.com/summer/mountain/mountain-info/