Coronet Peak Ski Resort
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Coronet Peak Ski Resort

Coronet Peak Ski Resort
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Coronet Peak ski field in Queenstown, New Zealand it's the home of Night Skiing and the ultimate winter playground for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The terrain offers a diverse range of runs, from beginner-friendly slopes to expert-level challenges, making it the perfect destination for all abilities. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all visitors. The views from the top of the mountain are simply breathtaking, and the Gondola ride is a must-do if you're not skiing. Rental equipment and lessons are also available, making it easy for first-time visitors to hit the slopes. The ski field is easily accessible from Queenstown, making it a convenient option for those looking to hit the slopes. Overall, Coronet Peak is a fantastic ski area that offers something for everyone, making it a great choice for your next ski trip, and it's not just a ski destination but also a sightseeing destination.
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  • Emma
    9 contributions
    Had SO much fun!
    Have had five amazing days at Coronet Peak over the last few weeks. Transport: Ski bus - highly recommend. Super easy and cheap for people not comfortable driving. No worries about having to get up before car parks reach capacity (particularly in Level 2). Drivers were all friendly and very helpful! Rentals: Super efficient and quick, (though we were in early before the school groups arrived!). Good quality gear, boots very comfortable. Really helpful to use the overnight storage for the consecutive days. Cafe: very well run in level 2, good options available and still lots of places to sit outside (we were there on really sunny days so that helped!). Price of food does add up, option is there to bring your own and hire a locker for $10 a day! Mountain: Just so much fun. Chairlift crews were chatty and friendly, nice to see the medical team out and about helping people. Our third day was quite icy to start with but can't be help.. just made me learn rather quickly how to not freak out each time! Queues were absolutely minimal despite level 2. Really appreciate you guys filling the chairlifts if people wore face coverings. Sadly as we had such warm days not many had buffs on, but it really wasn't too packed. No complaints what so ever.
    Kia ora Emma Thanks for your review, really enjoyed reading it. Perfect fuel to pass on to the staff who really have had a year of it and as we come to the end reading this is a boost. I hope the rest of your holiday in Queenstown was as good and look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards Nigel
    Written September 11, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2020
    Written September 6, 2020
  • Darren_MelbAUS
    Melbourne, Australia37 contributions
    Great for Beginners
    As complete newbies to the snow we weren’t really sure what to expect but ended up having a great few days at Coronet Peak and by the end had some basic skills that got us down the green slopes without killing ourselves. We bought a last minute NZSki First Timer package that included all equipment on the mountain (except BYO gloves and goggles which are not supplied or otherwise pay top dollar to buy there), access to the slopes and ski or snowboard lessons which was a pretty good deal. Everything from getting your Pass to fitout for the equipment was smooth and easy although we were lucky enough to visit when the Peak wasnt super busy and can see that at peak times it could become more challenging. In those times would def recommend perhaps organizing your pass and equipment hire in Queenstown beforehand. Beginner runs can get a bit busy at times but as you progress onto more challenging slopes it gets less crowded. Cafe and bar have basic hot and cold food and drinks at standard tourist prices or BYO if you prefer to save a few dollars, square lockers available for $10 per day but can get booked out on busier days. We found the biggest challenge was booking transport if you dont have a car like us, given the reduced bus services due to staff shortages on many days the buses are fully booked out. I would recommend booking your transport well in advance and if using NZSki, elect for the hotel pickup if possible which we found was more reliable and convenient if taking all your ski gear.
    Visited September 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written September 13, 2022
  • Rhiannon
    7 contributions
    Perfect for families
    Drive up the mountain feels like something straight out of Lord of the Rings, perfect scenic view of the valley the further and further up the mountain you go. Plenty of parking space with a fast moving drop off/pick up point for buses. Snowboard + ski friendly in the winter, with relatively fast moving lift lines, fantastic views of the valley, and plenty of different difficulties for all skill levels. In my experience, Coronet Peak tends to cater mostly to the intermediate ski level. Many of the runs at a harder difficulty were barely touched the recent few times i've been there. Have had almost nothing to complain about every time we've returned.
    Visited July 2019
    Written February 23, 2020
  • KGous
    Queenstown, New Zealand14 contributions
    Great day out, very expensive for kids!
    We loved the new gondola and enjoyed the hike at the top. Also fun mountain bike trails although not enough variety yet, looking forward to more trails opening next year. But very disappointed in the cost of fluffies for kids. They had it set up for kids with bouncy castle and trampoline which was great but then charged $3.50 for fluffies which is so expensive, usually pay $1 or $2. We are locals and would go a lot but not with that price, hopefully this changes. Would have given 5stars otherwise.
    Kia ora Katrina Thanks for your review. As you will know its our first summer so we are still learning as we go. I have put forward a moderation of fluffy prices.to our F&B manager and will follow up. As a parent I know what you mean and they suck those things down and keep going for hours. Otherwise hope you enjoyed your time up here. Do come again one day. Kind regards Nigel Kerr
    Written February 6, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with family
    Written January 12, 2020
  • Ezra B
    Howick, New Zealand307 contributions
    Easy to get to, fun for everyone
    We went during the school holidays in July so it was fairly busy as is expected. Having said that, lots of fun on the snow. Great for everyone including those that are new to skiing or snowboarding. There is a dedicated area for those that are learning and if you only plan on staying there then you don't have to pay as much. Access by car was easy (just drive carefully and have snow chains just in case).
    Visited July 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 17, 2021
  • Emily G
    Wellingborough, United Kingdom14 contributions
    Perfect for beginners
    Having never being skiing before my friends purchased passes whilst I had a 4 hour beginner lesson. I had Paula as my instructor and she was patient, encouraging and persistent. We met at 10:30 and started off by learning how to move/stop/start in skiis. Once everyone felt comfortable we started on the magic carpet and doing short, easy runs. Paula had eyes on everyone on the group and easily saw everyone’s ability levels and adapted accordingly. A member of our group had an accident and it was dealt with professionally and swiftly. Amazing value for money and I even faced my greatest fear of heights and went on the chair lift. A full day of skiing with a fantastic instructor. Big shout out and thank you to Paula!
    Kia ora Thanks for your review and yes I have passed this on to Snowsports and Paula. Also good to see you were up and riding the chairlift on your first day. That's a very positive step and the miles you get on the skis once you are riding the chair will accelerate your progress immensely. Which is why the Meadows chair is pitched so shorty and gently. Hope you have a chance to build on your first days progress in the future. Kind regards Nigel
    Written September 11, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 9, 2020
  • Greg M
    Warragul, Australia438 contributions
    Great views
    It can be windy and cold, so dress for it, but the views are worth the trip up on a clear day. Its also interesting to watch the hang and para gliders take off and soar over the valley. The peak gondola is also apparently open for sightseeing but I didn't choose to use it.
    Visited March 2020
    Written March 10, 2020
  • michelle
    1 contribution
    Taboggan with Kids
    The "dedicated snow play area" was very poor. Not much use to families who just want to enjoy the snow.. The toboggan was expensive at $30 and the toboggan slope wasnt steep enough you couldnt get enough momentum up to get a good run. Wouldnt recommend it. Try Snow Farm instead for tubing - cheaper and friendlier staff The lady who sold us the ticket for the taboggan was on her mobile as we walked in. Not a good look
    Visited August 2020
    Written August 7, 2020
  • Sonia
    7 contributions
    Love love love
    Oh my gosh what wasn’t enjoy. We did a gondola/pizza deal on Bookme. What a great value. I dont like heights yet found the open gondola on way up very enjoyable (to my surprise) my son not so much 😂😂😂. Then enclosed gondola back down after doing the walk to top of summit. It’s steep but well worth it. After the gondola we had our pizzas and fries at cafe 1200 they were among the best we have eaten. So good. Staff all super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this to all
    Visited January 2021
    Traveled with family
    Written January 13, 2021
  • AdventureSheSaid
    Brisbane, Australia241 contributions
    Crowded, busy & terrible snow (went early in the season)
    Probably the busiest peak, and not super high so if you're going early in the season you're likely to be skiing on artificial snow - which quickly turns to ice and sludge. The slopes are also very very crowded as well as the group lessons (which are quite terrible, 100% do not recommend, just a profit churning industry). If you get the 3-peak pass, stick to the Remarkables, they're quite ... remarkable! (Bus takes 10+ mins longer)
    Visited June 2022
    Written September 29, 2022
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Beetlebugs
New Zealand9 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We enjoyed 4 days skiing at this resort. The snow and fields were excellent. The chair crew were fairly good at moving the queues efficiently. What wasn’t great was the wait times for coffee and food. They did their best to cope with a high volume of customers but from this customers’ viewpoint the wait was too long, the space allocated to customers waiting wasn’t adequate and the crew behind the counter were struggling for space to make drinks etc. I’d like to suggest a table device which rings when your order is ready. That would eliminate the crowds inside the doorway blocking the thoroughfare.
Written July 15, 2020
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Kia ora Thanks for your review. While the lift capacity has steadily increased we are, like you, looking at our internal fitout. The Base building was new in 2008 and since then demands and tastes have changed so it is fair to comment that the coffee bar particularly needs improvement to cope better. Especially at peak times. Its very high up the priority so you can probably expect to see changes made by next winter. Hope to have the privilege of hosting you then. Kind regards Nigel
Written July 22, 2020
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allie12345
Brisbane, Australia81 contributions
Sep 2022
We drove up the hill, good to have a bitumen road all the way & we managed to get a park close to the terminal building. Hire gear was very average - we both had very sore feet at the end of the day. Less said about the snow the better. Sloppy & wet & left in huge mounds by the snowboarders. Higher up, icy & scary. Do wonder why they don't quickly run a groomer over the lower slopes at lunchtime, as they do in Australia.. Terminal building very crowded . Probably due to the large number of skiers who had decided to call it a day - like ourselves. That being said, the lady at the ticket counter was very helpful & gave us a seniors discount for both lift tickets & gear hire.
Written September 8, 2022
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senorita08
Perth, Australia156 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
A great day experiencing snow with a young family. Easy to hire snow boots and toboggans once you are up the mountain, and plenty of space for snow play. Sightseeing pass allows you to go up the mountain on the gondola, but views are just as good from the snow play area / main cafe and restaurant
Written September 3, 2022
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shmophy
Wellington, New Zealand6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
First time in snow boarding school for 2 children 10&12. Not nearly enough staff, long queues for equipment, food and toilets.

Children did not want to go back to the group lesson for the afternoon as they were given little to no instruction all morning and were tired and bored of standing around.

Ski school at Remarkables earlier in the week actually involved some teaching and the kids made great progress.
Written July 9, 2023
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Ravoni
Auckland Central, New Zealand84 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We visited second week of opening. The area is well organised and all employees very knowledgeable and helpful. We paid for gandola, ski rental, lift pass, bus ride at the snow center. The bus goes every half hour, very punctual. The ride was smooth but you can take your car, check website for update. The snow centre guys were very helpful. We saw good amount of local NZ residents but I would say the right amount, not over crowded. Lunch service is awesome, and price is ok.
Written July 3, 2020
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Kia ora Ravoni Great to hear about your experience. Winter has started with a bang which is great. After lock down we really were not sure if we would get going at all. Hope the remainder of your holiday was as enjoyable and look forward to seeing you next season. Kind regards Nigel
Written July 22, 2020
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Emerson Wilshier
2 contributions
Jul 2023
Coronet Peak boasts stunning views and is only 25-30 minutes from Queenstown. Good vibes, good runs, plenty of opportunities for younger families. It was VERY busy and for a while only one lift was operating (due to wind). Our first run followed a 45 minute wait. But once the wind behaved itself and the other lifts opened up and the sun kicked in, the experience became a whole lot more fun – a great day on the slopes!
Written July 9, 2023
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Carole E
London, UK73 contributions
Jan 2020
We almost missed the turn-off to Coronet Peak but were so glad we didn’t! There are facilities for bikers, skiers and walkers, and those who just want to observe the fabulous view from the top. The gondola takes you almost to the top and if you want to go up to the weather station, you climb up a rough track. Not for those with any mobility issues but worth the view if you are able to climb up. We were lucky to be there on a cloudless sunny day with almost no-one else around, so enjoyed the view and the quiet.
Written January 26, 2020
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Kia ora Carole Thanks for visiting. This is our first summer operating properly since the late 1980's and its all new to us. So really glad you enjoyed your time, spread the word. We think its the best view in Queenstown. Kind regards Nigel Kerr
Written February 6, 2020
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Eric A
Sudbury, UK129 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Stopped here whilst travelling between Arrowtown and Queenstown. The peak is about 8km from the main highway obviously up a steep surfaced road. During winter it's a ski area and in the summer it is used as a bike track or viewing area. At the end of the road, from the car park, there is a ski/bike lift and a short hike to they very top. There are various grades of bike tracks as there are for skiing. By the car park there is a cafe and bike repair accessories shop. The view from the car park is superb. You can see Queenstown, the lake and airport besides watching the take off area for paragliding and parascending trips. Well worth the effort to get there.
Written February 24, 2020
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Eve K
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
Tum Tum was the most wonderful instructor you could ask for. Ever so patient and encouraging, I felt like the lesson we spent with him was the most valuable 2 hours I’ve ever had! We had an awful experience the day before (where we couldn’t get a lesson at Remarks because we couldn’t attend our lesson at Cardrona as it closed due to weather) where we attempted to learn to ski by ourselves - we ended the day feeling very defeated and not keen to ski in the following days. However, the next morning we managed to get 2 hours with Tumma and the confidence he was able to instil in us was amazing. He gave us skills and tips that allowed us to practice safely and improve by ourselves over the next few days, and by the end of the week we were comfortably skiing down the slopes and enjoying it! All credit to Tum Tum and his gentle, informative and efficient instruction. Thanks Tumma!!!
Written July 10, 2023
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Kez
Brisbane, Australia133 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Sightseeing not really a thing here. Mostly catered to those that ski, which I appreciate. However if not interested it’s a little limited and you are stuck till the returns on the bus start in the afternoon. Lots of staff to help with checking in, equipment and clothing hire. Unfortunately incorrect pass purchased, reception staff were amazing and fixed it up for us. Inside food hall very busy and appears some place items on tables to keep it. Seating is limited. Food options varied, not well priced and lacking quality. Staff were not clearing the stacked plates bowls. They were shuffled around. Ride on gondola was easy, smooth. Look out was amazing. Very cold of course. Enjoyed our time, watching the skiers, walking on crunchy snow. Not for sightseeing. Glad we went though.
Written August 5, 2023
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