1) What to take with you

- Hat - Coat - Gloves - Scarf

2) How far away is Coronet Peak  

Dubbed the "original" resort ski area Coronet Peak is only 25 minutes from Queenstown.

3) The School Holidays

Busy times to dodge at Coronet Peak  

2019 New Zealand School Holidays  Starts  6 Jul 2019 (Sat)

Finishes  21 Jul 2019 (Sun)

2020 New Zealand School Holidays

School Holidays Starts 4 Jul 2020 (Sat)

Finishes 19 Jul 2020 (Sun)

4) The season

The season typically runs from early June to early-October or late-September.

5) The night Ski

It is one of the only ski fields in New Zealand to offer night skiing on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from July to mid-September

6) Ski terrain

Popular runs on Coronet Peak include Big Easy (beginners), M1, Greengates and Shirtfront (intermediate), and Exchange Drop and the Back Bowls (expert).

7) History

The field was New Zealand's first commercial ski field and was opened in 1947 with a single rope tow

8) Location

The Peak is one of New Zealand's most popular ski resorts due to its proximity to Queenstown, varied terrain, and quality facilities, offering a high-speed quad chairlift, high-speed six-seater chairlift, and a high-speed beginner chairlift.

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