Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak, New Zealand
Coronet Peak has no new snow today; the snow surface is slush. Today's forecast is light drizzle, with a high near 7°C and a low around 0°C. The resort is currently open for the season, with lifts running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It sits in the Southern Alps, with 462 m · 1,520 ft of vertical drop. The Coronet Peak ski season runs from May 29, 2026 to October 4, 2026.
Snow forecast
1°Ice
6°Slush
7°Slush
See the full 10-day snow forecast for Coronet Peak — powder days, hourly surface conditions, and more.
Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,187 m · 3,890 ft
- Summit · Coronet Peak
- 1,649 m · 5,410 ft
- Vertical drop
- 462 m · 1,520 ft
- Mountain range
- Southern Alps
Lifts & season
- Season
- May 29 – Oct 4
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Season passes
Coronet Peak is included on Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
Official Getting Here: sealed alpine access road; Coronet Peak has 7 car parks (fill fast on peak/powder days). Drop zone in front of base building; free shuttles run continuously between all car parks and the base (no booking). Carry chains. No public day-parking dollar rate or standalone Premium Parking product on the Coronet getting-here/shop pages (priority parking appears only inside some private-lesson packages)—omit rates[]. Ski Bus from Queenstown is paid transport.
Frequently asked
- When does Coronet Peak open for the season?
- Coronet Peak's ski season runs from May 29, 2026 to October 4, 2026.
- What are the lift hours at Coronet Peak?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Coronet Peak open right now?
- Yes — Coronet Peak is currently open for the season. Check the live snow forecast above before you head out.
- Is there parking at Coronet Peak?
- Yes — Coronet Peak has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Which season passes include Coronet Peak?
- Yes — Coronet Peak is included on Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Coronet Peak and how high is it?
- Coronet Peak is a ski resort in Coronet Peak, New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. Its base sits at 1,187 m · 3,890 ft, rising to a summit of 1,649 m · 5,410 ft at Coronet Peak, giving a vertical drop of 462 m · 1,520 ft.