Christmas in July

July 25, 2026

Christmas in July at Coronet Peak

Here in the Southern Hemisphere, if we want a white Christmas, we celebrate in July, Queenstown style!

Join us for a big mountain dress-up party. Dig out your favourite Christmas jumper, Santa suit or festive gear and head up to Coronet Peak for a merry day on the slopes.

From 11am–1pm, Santa's Workshop will be in full swing with plenty of festive activities for the whole family, including:

  • Christmas craft station with colouring and decoration making
  • Christmas cookie decorating
  • Face painting
  • Snowman building (snow conditions permitting and subject to snow availability from the Snow Factory)
  • Photos with Santa

Keep an eye out for Snowboarding Santa, who'll be cruising the mountain from 11am–12pm handing out lollies before making his way to the deck from 12–1pm for festive photos and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Feeling peckish? Warm up with our special Orange Hot Chocolate, or add a splash of Baileys for an extra festive treat.

Don't forget your reindeer antlers, Christmas spirit and your best festive outfit. We'll see you on the mountain!

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