THE HOME OF GOOD TIMES
Spectacular roller coaster terrain makes Coronet Peak ski area one of New Zealand's most exciting ski resort destinations.
WELCOME TO CORONET PEAK
Queenstown's local ski area, explore a huge variety of terrain with epic views over the Wakatipu basin. As the home of Night Ski, Coronet Peak lights it up from 4-9pm for more skiing after the sun goes down, its Après Ski, Queenstown style.
Queenstown's Local Mountain
462M VERTICAL DROP
280 HECTARES
3X CHAIRLIFTS
1X T-BAR
4X SURFACE LIFTS
2X RESTAURANTS
2X BARS
CAFE
RENTALS DEPARTMENT
SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS
GONDOLA + SIGHTSEEING
TOBOGGANS
Opening Dates
14 June to 28 Sept 2025
Daily operations 9am – 4pm
Daily First Tracks 8am - 9am from 30 June to 14 September.
Night Ski 4pm - 9pm on Wednesday & Friday nights from 25 June to 5 September and Saturday 5th and 12th during July school holidays, subject to conditions.
Afternoon Pass 12:30pm - 4pm
Coronet Peak
Good Times Since 1947
Back in 1947 we opened the first commercial ski field in New Zealand. And when you've been around that long, you learn to appreciate a few things... like the value of time and making the most out of every moment.
Night Ski
A winter bucket list activity for Queenstown. Take in an amazing sunset over the Wakatipu basin before cutting laps on a floodlit mountain! 4-9pm every Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays in July and August. It's après ski, Queenstown style.
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First Tracks
Start the day with the mountain to yourself. From 8-9am Coronet Peak is only open to those with a First Tracks Pass. Carve untouched corduroy as the sun rises, finish it all off with a coffee from the Coronet Cafe.
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Forget your gloves? Need a new helmet? Or just want to update that jacket? Our retail shop at Coronet Peak stocks the latest in ski gear to ensure you can ski or ride in comfort and style. We also sell medical supplies, sweets and chocolates and accept MyPass money.
If you are looking for a little reminder of our trip, we think you are going to love our new web shop with lots of fun merchandise. Grab yourself a Coronet Peak tee today and carry your favourite mountain with you wherever you go.
Not Skiing? No Worries!
Coronet Peak is open to everyone, you don't need skis or a snowboard to have a good time up here. Hire a sled or Yooner for fun on the snow or get yourself to the top of Coronet Peak for amazing views with our Peak Gondola Pass.
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Storage Lockers
Worried about your gear on mountain? At Coronet Peak, we offer secure day storage with automated pay lockers. This is available downstairs in the base building and you can pay by credit card or EFTPOS. Hiring equipment from us on the mountain and coming back the next day? Save time in the morning with our overnight storage. Simply return your ski gear back to the Rental Department and we'll take care of the rest.
Ski racing
Got a need for speed? You’re in luck, Coronet Peak has great racing facilities that attract elite ski teams from around the world. The mountain is also the training ground of choice for The Queenstown Alpine Ski Team (QAST), which provides high-quality race coaching for young athletes.
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FAQs
When is the ski season?
The New Zealand ski season runs from June to October.
What hours is the mountain open?
During the winter season we open daily from 9am - 4pm weather permitting.
For early risers we offer First Tracks from 8am - 9am from early July - mid September.
Night Ski at Coronet Peak is available from 4pm - 9pm every Wednesday and Friday night from late June to early September and select Saturday nights through July and August, subject to conditions.
In summer we are open
Monday & Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
What is MyPass?
Your MyPass card is your lift pass to ski and snowboard at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
You can also add money to your MyPass card making it your on-mountain debit card.
Your personal MyPass account provides you with ability to add MyPass money, view your daily skiing and snowboarding statistics and other account details.
Do I need to book?
We only require bookings for our ski and snowboard lessons, high performance programs, and our Skiwiland daycare products.
You may be able to book on the day, however there is limited capacity so we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Can I get food on the mountain?
You bet! We’ve got restaurants, cafes and Ice Bars to keep you fueled and hydrated for an epic day on the snow. Please note, we do not allow BYO alcohol on the ski field.
Does Coronet Peak have snow making?
We love snow, it’s what we do. But when Mother Nature is a little shy we like to give her a hand.
We have 215 fully automated snow guns, supplied with water by 9 pumps from 4 pump-houses capable of flowing 330 litres per second. 5 reservoirs with a storage capacity of 285,000,000 litres.
We catch and reuse 80% of the water that we use. All this makes for the biggest automated system in the southern hemisphere!