Coronet Peak Ski Resort Guide
Coronet Peak, New Zealand
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,649m |
| Resort Height | 1,229m |
| Nearest Airports | Queenstown and Wanaka |
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Coronet Peak
The ski area of Coronet Peak is at an altitude of 1,229m.
Summary
Coronet Peak has direct access to 42 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Coronet Peak is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Coronet Peak.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Walkabout / Sarah Sue'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Coronet Peak?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 19 November.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,249m | Snow to 1,249m |
Ski Area Stats
Coronet Peak Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Coronet Peak Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,649m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,229m |
| Resort Altitude (Coronet Peak) | 1,229m |
| Max Vertical | 420m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Coronet Peak?
This ski resort is in Queenstown Lakes, Otago, New Zealand.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Coronet Peak is Queenstown, 24 minutes drive away.
Wanaka and Invercargill airports are all within three hours drive.
Queenstown and Wanaka are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 6,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 85 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Coronet Peak open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is Early June, and usual closing is Early October.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
