Ski Field - Coronet Peak Queenstown
About
Description
The closest Ski field from Queenstown. Terrain suits skiers and snowboarders of all abilties.
Coronet Peak’s diverse terrain, superb facilities, fantastic views, proximity to Queenstown and cosmopolitan ambience create an unparalleled winter experience for every level of snow sport enthusiast.
A new state of the art base lodge includes a restaurant, coffee and bar facilities, child care centre. Function room, outdoor heated deck, snowsports school, rental department, guest storage area, retail shop, ski patrol/first aid and guest services. These improvements complement a six seater express chair, express quad, double chair T-bar, handle tow, FIS specification half pipe and terrain parks. Extensive, state-of-the-art snowmaking ensures quality snow over a long season. Children aged six and under ski free.
Multi day passes offer the most significant savings. You can also get half day passes (12.30pm - 4pm) and on Fri & Sat nights from early July, twilight passes (12.30pm - 9pm) and night passes (4pm - 9pm).
Coronet Peak Ski Field Opening Dates
Due to open 9th June (provided there is sufficient snow).
Due to close in early October (If snow conditions are still good the mountain may stay open later).
Lift Prices
Adult - $95
Child - $52
Distances from
Queenstown: 18km (25mins)
Wanaka: 86km (1hr 15mins)
The Mountain Road
8km sealed mountain road
Getting there
Drive yourself or take the NZski mountain transport which departs from the back of The Station building on Duke street at 7.45am, 8.30am, 9.15am, 9.35am, 11am and 12pm. The cost is $10 return for both adults and children.
Chains
If you are driving yourself chains are often required, these are available to hire or buy from several petrol stations and ski shops in central Queenstown.
Mountain Stats
Height: 1649m
Vertical rise: 450m
Ski-able area: 280 hectares
Opening Hours
9am - 4pm 7 days a week
Night skiing: 4pm - 9pm Fri & Sat (early July - mid Sep)
Terrain
Beginner: 25%
Intermediate: 45%
Experienced: 30%
Ages
Adult: 18 years and over
Youth: 7 - 17 years
Children: 6 years and under receive FREE day lift passes
Super Seniors: 75 years and over receive FREE day lift passes