Coronet Peak
Just an easy 20 minute drive from the heart of Queenstown, Coronet Peak has modern lifts, restaurants, world-class grooming and computerized snowmaking that cover the entire mountain. But more than that, there's a feeling that this is as good as it gets.
Mind blowing views, awesome roller coaster terrain and incredible back bowls to throw down a challenge to the very best. It's no wonder why some of the best ski racers in the world use Coronet Peak on their international training circuit. As New Zealand's best known ski area, it is a must do activity for any Queenstown visitor and a firm favourite amongst locals.
From gentle learners' slopes to night skiing under the stars on the weekend, there really is something for everyone. And, with a fully sealed road right to the ski area, it's so close and easy. This is winter fun, Queenstown Style!
- Varied terrain - perfect for all abilities
- Easy 20 min self-drive or coach from Queenstown on a sealed road
- Night skiing and night skiing music events create the perfect night time entertainment
- Early bird gets the worm with First Tracks running 8-9am
- Quick and easy on mountain rental system
- Take the Gondola to the peak for the ultimate sightseeing experience
- 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a café
- All day supervised kids' programmes for 2 years upwards
- Free day lift passes for children aged 5 years and under
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| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,649m |
| Vertical rise | 462m |
| Ski terrain | 280 acres |
| Beginner | 25% |
| Intermediate | 50% |
| Advanced | 25% (includes the back bowls) |
| Lifts | 3x chairlifts 1x T-Bar 4x surface lifts |
| Longest run | M1 - 2.4km |
| Terrain parks | Kaiser Rail Garden Sarah Sue Fun Slopes |
| Facilities | Fully licensed restaurants, bars and café Heidi's hut Ice Bar halfway down M1 Guest Services & Ticketing Snowsports School Sightseeing & Snow Play Rental - skis and snowboards, boots and poles, ski & snowboard repairs, ski & snowboard storage Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing First aid and emergency services Licensed Early Learning Centre and all day dedicated children's programmes |
| Children | Children aged two to five years can be enrolled in the fully-licensed Early Learning Centre, while the older ones get to enjoy daily lessons in the Kea Club. Children under six enjoy free day lift passes every day of the season. |
Elevation
1,649m
Vertical rise
462m
Ski terrain
280 acres
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25% (includes the back bowls)
Lifts
3x chairlifts
1x T-Bar
4x surface lifts
Longest run
M1 - 2.4km
Terrain parks
Kaiser Rail Garden
Sarah Sue Fun Slopes
Facilities
Fully licensed restaurants, bars and café
Heidi's hut
Ice Bar halfway down M1
Guest Services & Ticketing
Snowsports School
Sightseeing & Snow Play
Rental - skis and snowboards, boots and poles, ski & snowboard repairs, ski & snowboard storage
Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing
First aid and emergency services
Licensed Early Learning Centre and all day dedicated children's programmes
Children
Children aged two to five years can be enrolled in the fully-licensed Early Learning Centre, while the older ones get to enjoy daily lessons in the Kea Club. Children under six enjoy free day lift passes every day of the season.
* Scheduled season dates are indicative only and dependant on weather and snow conditions.