Over 60 years of passion for snowsports and a commitment to quality has created a world renowned ski area at Coronet Peak. A multi-million dollar investment last year including brand new base facilities and a fully automated snowmaking system has transformed this much loved mountain, resulting in its elevation to a true world-class winter destination.
The stunning new base building provides an easy flow and offers magnificent views of the Wakatipu Basin and beyond. A great sense of arrival is delivered and getting to the slopes is quick and easy thanks to a logical progression through the on-mountain services. Upstairs, the cafe, restaurant and bar areas open to a massive sheltered deck.
A brand new industry leading, fully automated snow making system helps Mother Nature in the provision of consistently good skiing and riding from early June to the end of September. Plus, an additional reservoir in Sarah Sue will improve water stocks to enable better use of the snow making system across the entire mountain over the season.
For the 2009 season skiers and riders at Coronet Peak will enjoy improved on-trail conditions thanks to two new state-of-the-art snow groomers and families will love an overall upgrade of children's facilities and programmes.
The mountain resort is a popular choice for families with the Skiwi Kids and Kiwi Kids programmes in the fully licensed Skiwiland Early Learning Centre, which now accommodates children from three months up to five years of age. From Skiwiland children graduate to a variety of programmes suited to all ages and stages up to 17 years. Children aged six and under enjoy free day lift passes every day of the season at Coronet Peak.
Just 20 minutes drive from central Queenstown; Coronet Peak is renowned for its roller coaster terrain across a series of interconnected bowls. 280 skiable hectares and a vertical drop of 420 metres means skiers and riders of all levels can test their style and speed on every type of terrain from wide groomed trails to rolling off-piste runs, moguls and open bowls. The dedicated learner and novice area provides a confidence building environment with three surface conveyor lifts and double chairlift and has its own snowmaking system.
The day starts early here with First Tracks from 8am and on weekends finishes late with Night Skiing on Fridays and Saturdays until 9pm. Over at Rocky Gully a dedicated race training area hosts world class athletes whilst Heidi's Hut provides Euro styles and tastes with gourmet pizza, pasta and a bar.
A social and fun venue with regular live music and a range of world class events, Coronet Peak is home to FIS ski racing and the annual American Express Queenstown Winter Festival. In 2009 it will also host the inaugural New Zealand Pacific Winter Games, featuring some of the World's best racers.
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