Upcoming Events

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Snow Fest: Polar Plunge

An early‑morning (7:30am Friday 29 May) community plunge at the Queenstown lakefront to kick off Snow Fest, with a retro 80s warm‑up, MC Dominic Bowden, spot prizes and free coffee and pastries at the Bathhouse. Open to locals, businesses and visitors.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Winter Made Early - Snow Play Opening Day

Celebrating the Snow Factory and the official opening of the mountain, featuring the return of the iconic Suitcase Race, kids’ snow play, prizes, face painting and family activities.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Snow Fest: Chamber Business Lunch

There’s No Business Like Snow Business at Skyline Queenstown’s Stratosphere Restaurant, featuring industry leaders, winter nostalgia and discussion on the importance of snow to the regional economy.

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Snow Fest: Downtown Rail Jam

After last year’s success, we’re bringing the Rail Jam back to downtown Queenstown, this time at the Ballarat and Stanley Street carpark. Local riders take on a large rail setup in the heart of Queenstown, with food trucks and family‑friendly entertainment bringing winter energy downtown.

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Snow Fest: Suitcase Race

The Suitcase Race returns to Coronet Peak - a winter throwback where contestants race down a marked course in or on a suitcase.

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Snow Fest: Snow Dig

Jump in, dig around, and see what you uncover. From on-mountain goodies to Snowfest surprises, every find is a win.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Snow Fest: Après at Altitude Brewing

Join us at our craft beer partner, Altitude Brewing, for a well-earned pint, good laughs, and a moment to look ahead to an epic winter on the mountains with DJ, happy‑hour beers and ski pass giveaways at a relaxed après‑ski session.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Opening Day

Get ready to send it into the 2025 season, it's Opening Day!

Coronet Peak Night Ski Queenstown

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

First Wednesday Night Ski

Live music, fresh laps, a fun-filled night for everyone! Come join us as we kick off the winter Night Ski sessions.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

First Tracks Opens

Forget the worm, the early bird gets the best cord!

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kids Day Out

Our biggest family event of the season returns. Bring the kids up for a late morning of family fun on the deck.

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday Night Ski #1

Get up for a Saturday Night Ski at Coronet Peak with DJs bringing the beats slopeside.

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Skin to Summit #1

Climb to the peaks along with the sun, giving a whole new meaning to first tracks. Come along if you are keen to get into touring, enjoy BBQ, prizes and great company! Event sponsored by Small Planet.

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday Night Ski #2

Get up for a Saturday Night Ski at Coronet Peak, go for a ride and enjoy the DJs on the deck.

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Skin to Summit #3

Climb to the peaks along with the sun, giving a whole new meaning to first tracks. Come along if you are keen to get into touring, enjoy BBQ, prizes and great company! Event sponsored by Small Planet.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The 52nd Dog Derby

The Dog Derby is BACK! This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your dog handling skills and make some new friends. Anything is paw-sible here at Coronet Peak!

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Skin to Summit #5

Climb to the peaks along with the sun, giving a whole new meaning to first tracks. Come along if you are keen to get into touring, enjoy BBQ, prizes and great company! Event sponsored by Small Planet.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Snow Machine

Snow Machine is back descended upon the breathtaking adventure capital of the world Queenstown in New Zealand’s South Island. This year it’s back with 5 days of adventure, shredding, après, parties and of course an absolutely monster line up.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

MTB on Snow Championships

As winter blankets the slopes of Coronet Peak in a pristine layer of snow, a new kind of excitement fills the crisp mountain air. On the 13 September 2025, daredevils and thrill-seekers alike gather for an extraordinary event that merges the worlds of mountain biking and alpine terrain.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closing Day

Join us as we say goodbye to our 2026 season!