Coronet Peak Skifield, Queenstown

by batgirl1001
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I found Coronet Peak skifields to be quite good and cheaper than what I experience in Australia's Mount Buller. The skifields have no resorts and thus you need to stay at Queenstown or the towns around. It also means there is less people and less pollution and erosion on the slopes. Generally the snow is quite good and their snow-making machine works well. I saw people of all ages and nationalities happily skiing or blading down the slopes There are those who are there to have lessons too.


	Coronet Peak Skifield: Coronet Peak	Tip Rating:

By 360dude

on June 1, 2003

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360° view of Coronet Peak snow
field

These snow fields are the closest to Queenstown, being only a half hour drive up the mountain. Besides the usual lifts and slopes, there is also a terrain park and half pipe to keep things interesting if you’re brave enough to try them out. Even if you don’t get the hang of skiing, the views are amazing because you can see all the way to the bottom of the mountain and across to the other snow capped peaks. It makes a great contrast between the snow fall line and the green vegetation in the valley. I’ve been skiing in Australia and I find the difference is that Australia is a lot flatter and you’re up in the mountain and don’t tend to get views. New Zealand is a lot steeper and wide open, so you get dramatic mountains surging up into the sky from a practically flat low lying ground.

Address: Coronet Peak

Website: http://www.360tours.com.au/New_Zealand


	Coronet Peak Skifield: View of The Remarkables from Coronet Peak	Tip Rating:

By batgirl1001

on December 10, 2004

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This is a great view of The Remarkables from the popular ski area Coronet's Peak. It is quite stunning really so the picture, I think doesn't quite capture it. Nevertheless I can't get over the sheer majesty of the area. Coronet Peak is a popular ski area and the nearest one to Queenstown. It is quite good as I found out and skiiing in Queenstown seems to be better than in Australia and less expensive. Remember you need snow chains to go up the Coronet Peak in winter. We had a devil-of-a-time trying to fit it on the tyres but some vehicles especially those off-road SUVs just don't bother. No checks from authorities. If you are driving a rental car, ask for the snow chains. Some agencies will not give unless requested. Some will charge you a little extra.


	Coronet Peak Skifield: Great Place to Learn

By yozza2005

on January 25, 2007

- Ideal place to learn to ski/board - Cheap rentals, lift pass - Great beginner runs - great advanced runs - Easy to reach from Q'town


	Coronet Peak Skifield: Coronet Peak

By kiwigal_1

on January 13, 2006

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Coronet Peak Skifield

Coronet Peak is the closest skifield to Queenstown.


	Coronet Peak Skifield: Beautiful skiing

By scubiski

on September 5, 2005

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Coronet Peak is the most well known, for tourists anyway, skiing location in NZ. It can be beautiful and it can be terrible as per most mountains but the days that I was there it was fantastic. Lovely skiing with fresh snow and friendly people serving and working the lifts.

Address: Coronet Peak is 30 minutes from Queenstown


	Coronet Peak Skifield: Name it, you can do it in Queenstown

By DiezelT43

on October 10, 2005

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If your looking for a city that caters to the adrenaline junkie, Queenstown is it. Me, I'm a snowboarder. I went to the Remarkables and Coronet Peak, and liked them both, but the runs at Coronet are worth going everday. Alot of blue runs, some black and green. I could go there every year...and just might.

Directions: Buses usually shuttle to all ski fields from most hotels.


	Coronet Peak Skifield: POWDERY WHITE SNOW JUST NEAR QUEENSTOWN

Updated By AusPinay

on April 25, 2008

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Powdery white snow on Coronet
Peak

Queenstown's most popular mountains resort is just around 25 minutes' drive from this superb city! Hence, we truly enjoyed ourselves despite not really skiing its slopes! The kids were too young and not ready then so were contented to fill our senses with the beauty of fine powderlike snow and soak in the cold and freezing atmosphere there! Picturesque beauty abounds here so keep your eyes open for all those glorious snow and mountains! Beginners to expert skiers are all catered for here. As usual, my favorite spot, a cafe for our freezing bodies are always on hand to serve yummy hot drinks and food. We must have tasted all the meat pies and hot chocolate in every cafe in most of Queenstown's attractions.

Directions: Follow the signs to a sealed road and you will get there in around 25 minutes. It is tricky driving up. Make sure your car has snow chains included when you hire.

Website: http://www.nzski.com/guides/08/coronetpeak/


	Coronet Peak Skifield: View of The Remarkables from Coronet Peak 2

By batgirl1001

on December 11, 2004

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This is another perspective of the view from Coronet Peak. The range is remarkable and on a clear sunny day (even in winter), you can see so far. The view we saw at this ledge was 180 degrees.