About Coronet Peak
Snow lovers have flocked to Coronet Peak to enjoy winter sports since it opened as New Zealand’s first commercial ski field over 70 years ago. It remains one of the most popular resorts in the country, and folk just keep coming back for more of the dynamic atmosphere.
The learner area is away from the intermediate and advanced tracks and close to the base; great for families and beginners. Lessons are available from age five. For those with more experience, the runs further up the mountain cover diverse rolling terrain that provides plenty of variety and excitement.
Night skiing and first tracks mean Coronet Peak offers longer on-snow hours than any other ski area in the country.
A state-of-the-art automated snow-making system makes for a reliable season every year. With fantastic views and world-class base facilities adding to the experience, Coronet Peak is a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike.
Season Dates*
Season Start | Season End |
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15 Jun 2024 | 22 Sep 2024 |
* Targeted dates subject to snow, weather and operating conditions.
Drive Times
From | To | Drive Time |
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Queenstown | Coronet Peak | 25 min |
Wanaka | Coronet Peak | 1 hr 15 min |
Queenstown | Wanaka | 1 hr 10 min |
Queenstown | Christchurch | 6 hr 00 min |
Why We Love Coronet Peak
Easy drive – Only a 25 minute drive from Queenstown on sealed roads.
Transport – Regular bus and shuttle services from Queenstown.
Childcare – Licensed early learning centre for kids from three months to five years old.
Night skiing – It’s easy to squeeze in extra snow time with floodlit runs. Friday and Saturday 4pm to 9pm (late June to September), and Wednesday 4pm to 9pm.
Sustainable Slopes – Coronet Peak endorses the NSAA’s environmental charter, and employs a number of methods for the protection and stewardship of our natural resources.
Base facilities – Three cafes and restaurants (and another located at the base of the T-bar), Sno Shop, storage for only NZ$10 per day, medical resources.
BONUS – Kids 5 years and under receive a FREE lift pass.
Terrain
Terrain Type | % |
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Beginner | 14% |
Intermediate | 33% |
Advanced | 25% |
Expert | 27% |
Stats
Skiable Area | 280 ha |
Elevation | 1,649 m |
Vertical | 481 m |
Longest Run | 2.4 km |
Average Snowfall | 1.99 m p/a |
Terrain Parks | 2 + Tubing Park |
Snowmaking | 211 guns |
Number of Lifts | 8 |
Lift Hours - Standard | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Lift Hours - First Tracks | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
Lift Hours - Night Skiing | 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM |