Coronet Peak
The ski field closest to Queenstown, about 25 minutes' drive away, with open slopes and night skiing on Friday and Saturday evenings during winter.
Coronet Peak opened in 1947 and is one of New Zealand's earliest commercial ski fields. At 1,649 metres above sea level, its runs are mostly intermediate, with views over the Wakatipu Basin and Arrowtown. Snowmaking covers a wide area. The ski season usually runs from mid-June to early October, and some weekend evenings offer night skiing. A day lift pass costs from about NZD 150 and can be combined with passes for The Remarkables and Queenstown's Ikon network. In summer there are scenic gondola rides and mountain biking. Ski buses run from town, and drivers in winter need snow chains.
Opening hours
Snow season 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; night skiing per official website
Nearby sights
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Lake Hayes
- Shotover Jet
- Queenstown Hill
- Arrowtown
- Skippers Canyon
- Kiwi Birdlife Park
- Fergburger