Queenstown's Coronet Peak is the South Island's most popular ski area. Its diverse terrain, incredible views, and it's closeness to Queenstown makes for an unforgettable snow experience.

Known by many as the birthplace of South Island skiing, Coronet Peak is host to many sporting and social events including the FIS rated Southern Cup and the Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival. It is also the training ground of New Zealand's National Ski Team.

The Original resort ski area is just 25 minutes from Queenstown's centre. It has a reputation for some of the best and varied terrain in Australia and New Zealand and after experiencing it for yourself it will be no wonder to you why Coronet Peak has developed such a strong name. Coronet Peak Snow Fields attract visitors from right around the globe, including international competitive skiers and snowboarders who just can't get enough of the snow slopes.

Access to the area is excellent, by sealed road from Queenstown, only 25 minutes away. Coronet Peak?s terrain is rated so well it's even good when the sun goes down - night skiing, exclusive to Coronet Peak, allows skiers and riders to continue through the hours of the night.

Tandem Paragliding and Hang Gliding is also available off the Coronet Peak ski field, the highest of the flying sites in Queenstown.

Coronet Peak has 280 skiable hectares accessed by a six seater express chair, an express quad, a double chair, a t-bar, magic carpet and beginner tow. Extensive, snowmaking ensures a long season. The ski area has a targeted opening date of June 10 and the season generally lasts until early October.

Coronet Peak