In an effort to improve our contactless environment, we have moved to become a cashless mountain, so please be sure to bring your contactless payment methods.

Coronet Peak requests dog owners have their dogs on a leash. Coronet Peak allows dogs in our base area and up at the sightseeing platform at the peak. 

For clarity, this includes:

• Carparks
• Main deck
• On the snow directly off the deck
• In our gondola cabins
• At our Viewing Platform at the top of the Coronet Express.

Coronet Peak does not allow dogs to use the ski trails or enter our base buildings. For clarity, this includes:

• Any skiable terrain which is on a gradient
• Accommodation lodges
• Patrol Base
• Lift shacks
• Heidi’s Hut

We want to see dogs enjoying the snow but also mitigate the risk to any guests or pooches.

If you are booked into a ski or snowboard lesson and need to change the date you are booked into, please follow the below link and steps to reschedule.

1. Log in to your account and head to your Profile page.
2. Select “Overview” and then "Order History"
3. Find your order and select “DETAILS"
4. Select "RESERVATIONS"
5. Select "RESCHEDULE" and then select your preferred date.

If you are unable to reschedule your product please fill out this form

Please note, that due to limited capacity, not every date may be available. For private lessons, we require 48 hours notice prior to your lesson time for rescheduling.

The New Zealand ski season runs from early June to October. Opening and closing dates vary depending on snow conditions.

Coronet Peak

• Opens 15 June
• Daily operations 9am – 4pm
• Daily First Tracks 8am - 9am from 1 July to 15 September
• Night Ski 4pm - 9pm on Wednesday & Friday nights from 21 June to 1 September and Saturday 6, 13 & 20 July during NZ school holidays, subject to conditions.
• Scheduled Closing Date is 22 September

The Remarkables

• Opens 15 June
• Daily operations 9am – 4pm
• Scheduled Closing Date is 13 October

Mt Hutt

• Opens 14 June
• Daily operations 9am – 4pm
• Mid-Week Season Pass available
• Weekend First Tracks from 8-9am starting 6 July
• Scheduled Closing Date is 13 October

Coronet Peak is open daily from 9am – 4pm, subject to weather conditions. 

First Tracks is available from 4th July to 12th September from 8am - 9am. A first tracks pass must be added on to your existing lift pass.

Night Ski is available from 4pm - 9pm Wednesday and Fridays from 22nd June – 2nd Sept and the three school holiday Saturdays in July.

Coronet Peak has extensive beginner facilities including modern and easy to use chairlifts, progressive terrain and packages for all ages to help you make the most of your first day on the snow!

There is ample room for wide turns and space to get to grips with the snow in a safe environment.  We have four conveyors that provide a great starting point to your ski or snowboard journey. 

Our Meadows chairlift allows beginners to progress to a lift in a safe area away from intermediate and advanced riders and skiers.

A beginner pass gives you access to our four beginner conveyors and learner's slopes.

With a beginner lift pass you will not be able to access the  chairlifts at Coronet Peak. If you’re feeling good and want to give it a go, you can upgrade your lift pass at Guests Services.

You can hire ski or snowboard gear, clothing and helmets when you are on the mountain. We strongly recommend you wear a helmet when skiing or snowboarding.

Due to health reasons, we don't rent gloves or goggles but you can purchase these at our retail shop at Coronet Peak.

When you purchase online or from one of our Guest Service teams, you can add on rental equipment. 

Then once you are on the mountain, take your MyPass card loaded with your Rentals and Lift Pass products to our rental department. 

Here, our friendly team at Coronet Peak will guide you through getting you fitted and equipped to head out on the snow. 

Hiring ski or snowboard equipment on the mountain means you don't have to lug your gear from town. You simply pick it up in the morning when you arrive, and drop it back before going home.

If you are skiing/boarding for more than one day you can take advantage of our FREE overnight storage too! 

We have equipment for ages 4 and up. If you have a younger child you would like to get on skies, please contact us directly and we will see what we can do.

We carry brands such as Head, Burton and Salomon to give you a choice of fit and feel.

As you start to progress, you can upgrade from our recreational to performance rentals. We also tune our gear regularly so it's in top shape when you hit the slopes. 

If your skis aren't performing well or you think you might have the incorrect sized ski boots, you can take your gear in and get it changed right away, ensuring your comfort and enjoyment.

Preparation is key to have a great day on the mountain, so when you pack for your first trip to the snow, remember to include:

• Boots or shoes with a bit of a tread for all family members.
• Dress warm! It can get cold on the mountain so it’s important to layer up. Thermals, (merino is a great base layer), a thicker mid-layer top and ski or hiking socks.
• Waterproof pants and a jacket are a must to keep yourself dry and to protect you from the changing conditions (rentals are available on the mountain).
• Sunscreen and lip balm to protect you and your family from the UV rays - no one wants a goggle tan!
• Eye protection is important, even on cloudy days the snow can be very bright so don’t forget your goggles or sun glasses!
• We strongly recommend wearing a helmet when you are skiing or snowboarding. You can hire one from us or purchase at the retail shop.
• Even the best of us fall over sometimes so to keep your hands warm and dry waterproof gloves are a good idea.

If you forget anything we have most of what you might need right here on the mountain in our rental department or retail shop. And if you get hungry or thirsty, we’ve got you covered at our restaurant and café.

The drive to Coronet Peak is a scenic 25 minutes from central Queenstown (16kms away) along a fully sealed road.

You can drive yourself up or catch one of our ski buses from the Snow Centre on Duke St in Central Queenstown.

To use the Ski Bus you will need a MyPass card and with valid bus passes on it. You can purchase these online and collect your MyPass card from our Snow Centre on Shotover st in central Queenstown.

Please ensure you allow plenty of time to get up the mountain in winter and always carry chains and drive to the conditions. You can check road conditions on our weather page. 

If you have a lesson booked, you will need to ensure you allow enough time to get from the car/bus, pick up your lift pass, get your equipment sorted and then make your way to the lesson start area. 

To avoid queues on the mountain, we recommend collecting your MyPass card before you visit.

If you have a MyPass card from a previous season, you will be able to go straight to the lifts.

If you are in Queenstown, you can pick your pass up our Snow Centre in The Station building on the corner of Camp and Shotover St, 10am-6pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively you can pick it up from our mountains when we open. 

Our lessons at Coronet Peak start on snow at the side of the learner’s area, beside the red flags. 

Head through the street (the ground level of our base building) and up the stairs on to the snow. Look to your right and you will see lesson flags. When in doubt ask someone wearing a red jacket or pop by Guest Services.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your lesson. This will allow instructors enough time to divide the groups properly.

Each lesson has a maximum group number for safety and optimal learning.

You can collect your rental gear directly from Coronet Peak through our rentals team. When you enter the base building you will find our lovely rentals team on your right.

To collect your rental gear you need to have your mypass card printed and with you. If you do not have your mypass card, just pop by one of our Guest Services Locations. At Coronet Peak you will find this opposite rentals to your left as you enter the base building. In Queenstown you can find Guest Services in The Station building on the corner of Camp and Shotover St.

If you prefer to collect your gear in Queenstown, you can visit our partner store Snowbiz located in Queenstown Centre (9 Duke Street, The Station Building). This way you can get your gear the night before and head straight out on snow the following morning.

Wait your turn
a. Line up in the lift queue and wait your turn before sliding forward to the chair loading zone. 

Load with an experienced adult
a. If you are over 120cm tall you can ride the lift by yourself.
b. If you are under 120cm you must ride the lift with an adult
c. If you are riding the chairlift with a friend, get your adult to sit between you both to help you on and off.
d. Only you and one friend can ride with one adult, if you have lots of friends in your group, other adults will be asked to help.

Sit back-to-back
a. Sit all the way to the back of the chairlift so your back is touching the back rest.

Put the safety bar down
a. If you are tall enough you can pull the safety bar down, but if you can’t reach it let the adult put it down for you.

Sit still and hold on
a. Once you are on the chair and the safety bar is down, sit still and hold on until you are up the top of the mountain.

Let the adult raise the bar and tell you when to slide off
a. When you reach the top of the mountain, don’t rush to get off. Wait until you can touch the ground then slide off and enjoy your day.

Your MyPass card is your lift pass to ski and snowboard at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt ski area plus you can add MyPass money to your MyPass card making it your on-mountain debit card.

Your personal MyPass account provides you with ability to add MyPass money, view your daily skiing and snowboarding statistics and other account details.

Age is as of 1st June in the season for which you have purchased. 

2024 Age Group & Eligibility Definitions:

• 5 yrs and under ski or ride for free at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt.
• Child: 6 – 15yrs inclusive
• Adult: 16 - 64 years
• Student: 16+ years. Student ID will be required.
• Senior: 65–74yrs of age. Photo ID will be required.
• Super Senior: 75yrs of age or older, photo ID will be required.

All lift users require a MyPass card. Photographic ID may be required to collect.

Pass protection is your injury/medical cover and provides for a full or partial refund of the season pass where an injury, medical condition, or travel ban imposed by regulatory bodies, precludes season pass use throughout the entire season.

Pass protection can only be added to a Season Pass at the original time of purchase and is only available to purchase prior to the season starting.

Applications for refunds can be made through our Guest Services team who are contactable at info@nzski.com. Claims must be supported by evidence including but not limited to a doctor's certificate, evidence of travel restrictions or cancellations, or evidence of loss of income. NZSki reserves the right to obtain independent advice to validate any claim. All refunds will be made in New Zealand Dollars. If you paid by a credit card denominated in a foreign currency, the amount that you are refunded in your foreign currency may differ from what you were charged at the time of booking due to changes in the foreign exchange rates, non-refundable or additional bank or credit card charges, or other factors. NZSki will accept no liability for any loss that may be suffered due to these factors in relation to the amount refunded.

There will be no refunds after six weeks from the pass holder's first day of pass use.

There will be no refunds after the final operating day for the winter season for which that pass was purchased for, irrespective of pass use. Refunds extend to the value of the pass type purchased only and do not cover any ancillary or other associated costs. The Pass Protection add-on is regarded as an ancillary cost. Refunds will be made to the credit card used to purchase the pass and the pass will be cancelled.

The value of refunds will be calculated based on the use of the pass according to the table below.
0 days (pass not used) 100%
1 day – 87.5% refund
2 days - 75% refund
3 days – 62.5% refund
4 days - 50% refund
5 days – 37.5% refund
6 days - 25% refund
7 days – 12.5% refund
8+ days - No refund

The corduroy is calling!

A Coronet Peak First Tracks pass can be purchased as a season pass add on to your 3 Peak Pass, or as an addition to your regular day pass.  This gives access to the Coronet Express from 8am - 9am daily from late June / early July through late in the season.

A Mt Hutt First Tracks pass can be purchased as a season pass add on to your 3 Peak Pass, Mt Hutt Pass, or as an addition to your regular day pass, but is a separate product to the Coronet Peak First Tracks product. Mt Hutt First Tracks gives you access to from 8am - 9am on Saturdays and Sundays from late June through to late in the season.

The operation of First Tracks is subject to the availability and operation of the lifts and to snow and weather conditions. Access to trails will be subject to operational requirements, weather and snow conditions, and any scheduled race/events.

Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt do not guarantee the operation of First Tracks on any particular day.

If you have already purchased your season pass, please contact our guest services team to add a First Tracks Season Pass to your MyPass Account.

Please view our full terms and conditions for our cancellation, refund and transfer policy.

Evidence of full-time enrolment at a New Zealand or Australian learning institution is required at the time of pass collection by presenting your student ID card and proof of full-time status.