Coronet Peak — New Zealand

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New Zealand offers a different style of ski experience, you are accommodated in a town, typically Queenstown or Wanaka and travel by snow worthy vehicle to the surrounding ski fields. There’s plenty of other activities, quality restaurants and a lively nightlife in the towns, the views are spectacular and a cool Kiwi attitude make the experience unforgettable. Read more...

 

Coronet Peak is located an easy 25 minute drive from Queenstown, it is currently the only ski field in this area with a fully surfaced access road. Coronet Peak is very family friendly and popular for freeriding skiers and snowboarders. The mountain is fairly exposed and extensive, offering 280 hectares of riding area and some of the longest runs found in this region. For those interested in freestyle trickery there only a few small hits, at Coronet it’s all about natural bowls, spines and gullies.

  1. Try a Ferburger in Queenstown, no trip would be complete without one.
  2. A night out at the Red Rock in Wanaka - a fun and funky night.
  3. Take the Skyline Gondola and soak up the views, dine at the restaurant and top it all off with a ride on the 800m luge track.
  4. Rafting in Queenstown, you arrive by helicopter over areas where they filmed Lord of the Rings.
  5. Day Spa in Queenstown for a day of pampering and relaxation.

Coronet Peak blogs

New Zealand open for business!

Posted by LizWoods on 1st July 2011

The resort of Coronet Peak in New Zealand officially opened yesterday, Thursday 30th June 2011. After having a bout of unseasonably warm weather they have been holding their breath for the weather to drop sufficiently and finally it has. They have been able to operate their 211 snow cannons and have opened with a limited snow fields.

The snow park at Wanaka opens tomorrow - Saturday 2nd July.

So if your ski boots are screaming for an outing you know where to go...

Night skiing in New Zealand

Posted by LizWoods on 30th June 2010

Coronet Peak in New Zealand have announced they are to floodlight some of their ski fields, including some beginner slopes, every evening between 4pm and 9pm.  This has proved popular with locals in the past as an activity particularly with families, prompting them to open it up to visitors as well.

So if you fancy a different ski experience get booking your 'summer' ski trip down under.

 

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At a glance

  • Resort altitude1168m - 1649m
  • Highest lift1649m
  • Lowest lift1168m
  • kms of piste28km²
  • Black pistes0%
  • Red pistes30%
  • Blue pistes45%
  • Green pistes25%
  • Snow parks0
  • GlacierNo
  • SnowmakingYes
  • Nearest airportQueenstown
    (18 miles)
  • Lift pass price$93 NZD pp per day
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