Locals First Timer Package
Locals First Timer Package
First day on snow? We’ve got you sorted so you can just show up and have a crack.
- Learner Area Lift Pass for access to beginner terrain with great progression
- Group Lesson from 10am - 3:30pm with small groups
- Equipment Rentals - skis/boots, poles/wrist guards boots & helmet
- Local eligibility and T&Cs apply
9am - 4pm
Coronet & Remarks
Ski or Snowboard
Learner Area Pass
First Timers
Ages 5+
First Timer Group Lesson
Locals Days: 3 & 4 October at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt.
- First Timer Package Adult (16+): $150
- First Timer Package Child (5-15): $125
Rental equipment must be returned to the same location you collected it from.
Locals Days cannot be used with any other promotion or discount.
What's Included
- Learner Area Lift Pass - Access all surface (conveyor) lifts from 9am – 4pm, with select chairlifts available in the afternoon as you progress:
- The Remarkables: Alta Chairlift from 12:30pm
- Coronet Peak: Meadows Express Chairlift from 12:30pm
- First Timer Group Lesson - 10am – 3:30pm (includes 50 minute break for lunch)
- Lesson check-in on snow: arrive at the Snowsports meeting area by 9:45am, geared up and ready
- Kids aged 13+ may join adult lessons if space allows - see the Snowsports staff at check-in
- Equipment Rental - Includes skis/snowboard, boots, poles, and helmet
- Please ensure you have your MyPass card with you before heading to the Rentals department (details below)
- Please allow sufficient time to get fitted to your rental equipment - we recommend arriving at the base building at least 1 hour before your lesson start time
Eligibility:
To receive this offer, you must show proof to validate that you have lived in the designated locals area at least 3 months (e.g. utility bill, letter of offer from your employer, an addressed statement from your bank).
Local area for the Queenstown Lake District includes: Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley, Glenorchy, Kingston, Wanaka, Tarras, Cromwell, Clyde, Alexandra, Hawea and Makarora. T&Cs apply.
Local area for Mt Hutt includes: All residents living between the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers. E.g. Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Hinds, Mt Sommers.
How it Works:
Locals Day Passes are sold in a pending state and proof of local residency must be sited by NZSki prior to using your pass. You can validate your pass in two ways:
1 - Pre-validation online:
- Please complete this form prior to 5pm, Friday 2 October.
2 - Visit Guest Services
- Visit the team at the Queenstown Snow Centre or on-mountain Guest Services. Please note, queue times may vary.
What's Not Included
- Ski Clothing Rentals - sold separately, see our Rentals products
- For hygiene reasons we do not hire Goggles, Hats or Gloves, but you can purchase these from our retail shop on mountain
- Ski Bus - sold separately
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Locals First Timer Package
First day on snow? We’ve got you sorted so you can just show up and have a crack.
- Learner Area Lift Pass for access to beginner terrain with great progression
- Group Lesson from 10am - 3:30pm with small groups
- Equipment Rentals - skis/boots, poles/wrist guards boots & helmet
- Local eligibility and T&Cs apply
9am - 4pm
Coronet & Remarks
Learner Area Pass
Ski or Snowboard
First Timers
Ages 5+
First Timer Group Lesson
Locals First Timer Package
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