Today

1.8°c

Fine

Sat

-1°c/-3°c

Sun

1°c/-3°c

Mon

1°c/-6°c

Mountain Status

Open

Road Status

Open

Chains

Chains Carried

Snow Report Last Updated: Sat 19 Jul 08:06 AM

A beautiful clear day to bring in the weekend

It has been calm, clear, and cold overnight, a perfect setup that’s rolling straight into the weekend! With minimal wind and that crisp alpine air, the snow is holding well and delivering smooth turns across the mountain.

Our grooming crew was on it last night, laying down fresh corduroy across the main trails. Expect fast, fun conditions right from your first run and it only gets better from there. 

We’re stoked to announce the reopening of the Rocky Gully T-Bar today, along with Heidi’s Hut just in time to kick off a cracker of a weekend. Whether you're carving up the trails or chasing a fondue in the sun, it’s all happening at The Peak today.

Road conditions

Our drop zone is still quite slick, so go slow and be careful when pulling in/out. The access road is clear and in good shape but be alert. Your adventure starts with the journey, make it a safe one!

What's happening today

Rocky Gully T-Bar and Heidi’s Hut are back! That means wide open access across the mountain and some of the best après-ski vibes in town. The newest addition is the Sled Shack now open at the base of Coronet Express where you can hire a sled, grab a sightseeing pass, and take in the mountain magic with the whole whānau. It’s a Peak kind of day, where the mountain gets better with every lap. Big smiles, fresh lines, and good vibes all round. Come up and make the most of these top-tier conditions.

Sightseeing

Gondolas will be on the line taking you to the top and a wintry view today of the Southern Alps. Our Sledding lane is open from 10:30am, and sleds can now be hired outside at the Sled Shack.

Mountain Status

Open

Road Status

Open

Chains

Chains Carried

Last 7 Days

0cm

Snow Base

15 - 70cm

Season Snowfall

53cm

Lift Status

8 / 8 Open

Beginners Area

4 / 4 Open

First Tracks 8 - 9am

Open

Night Ski 4-9pm

Every Wed & Fri

Off Piste Condition

Variable

3 day forecast provided by Metservice - Latest forecast.

Conditions are accurate at the time this report was updated, please be aware that conditions are variable and subject to change.

Snow base is measured on main groomed trails using SnowSAT technology

Sat

-1°c/-3°c

Sun

1°c/-3°c

Mon

1°c/-6°c

Road conditions

Our drop zone is still quite slick, so go slow and be careful when pulling in/out. The access road is clear and in good shape but be alert. Your adventure starts with the journey, make it a safe one!

What's happening today

Rocky Gully T-Bar and Heidi’s Hut are back! That means wide open access across the mountain and some of the best après-ski vibes in town. The newest addition is the Sled Shack now open at the base of Coronet Express where you can hire a sled, grab a sightseeing pass, and take in the mountain magic with the whole whānau. It’s a Peak kind of day, where the mountain gets better with every lap. Big smiles, fresh lines, and good vibes all round. Come up and make the most of these top-tier conditions.

Sightseeing

Gondolas will be on the line taking you to the top and a wintry view today of the Southern Alps. Our Sledding lane is open from 10:30am, and sleds can now be hired outside at the Sled Shack.

3 day forecast provided by Metservice - Latest forecast.

Conditions are accurate at the time this report was updated, please be aware that conditions are variable and subject to change.

Snow base is measured on main groomed trails using SnowSAT technology

3 day forecast provided by Metservice - Latest forecast.

Conditions are accurate at the time this report was updated, please be aware that conditions are variable and subject to change.

Snow base is measured on main groomed trails using SnowSAT technology

Ski Touring Access

Coronet Peak is a 24 hour, seven days per week operation with multiple natural and operational hazards. Ski touring within the ski area boundary is dangerous and can result in serious injury so please respect all closures.

With our current snow conditions, ski touring will be permitted from Greengates base via Greengates run (through Snake pit) between the hours of 6am to 9am and 4:30pm-6pm excluding Wednesday and Fridays as terrain will be open for night skiing. This will be valid until conditions allow access via Sara Sue.

Ski touring is NOT PERMITTED between 6PM & 6AM. All areas of the mountain are winch groomed on a daily basis with activity concentrated around the M1. 

During our normal winter operational season, Sarah Sue, the western most run on the mountain, is the ONLY designated uphill route - ski touring on any other runs will be restricted.

 

Getting up the mountain this season:

We know you're all keen to hit the slopes this year so we've got some updates to make it easier for you to get up the mountain. Please find these through the below link.

Learn More
Coronet Peak Ski Bus, Queenstown

Maps

Limit your speed in busy areas. Match your speed to surrounding skiers and riders. Be prepared for others to make sudden changes in direction or speed.

Stay 5m from others. If less than 5m from others you must slow down. The faster you go the more space you must give others.

Give way to those downhill. Look before you leap. Snowboarders: take care turning onto your heel edge.

Only stop where you can be seen from above. Always look uphill before moving again. Only stop on the edge of trails or beside fixed objects.

Backcountry Terrain

The Back Bowls are steep Expert Terrain. As such they have an increase in hazard, including avalanche. The Back Bowls may be closed due to Avalanche Hazard Mitigation or inclement weather as these conditions heighten risk in this terrain. Back Bowls are closed at night and assessed for opening daily.

Backcountry Advisory

If you decide to go skiing or snowboarding in the backcountry you need to carry the right safety equipment. Avalanches happen, so it’s important to choose your terrain wisely. Coronet Peak Back Bowls is managed carefully by Coronet Peak Patrol. When the Back Bowls sign indicates the terrain is "open" you may proceed with caution into this area. Out on the far col you will see a red and an orange Ski Area Boundary Sign on the rock which indicates the limits of Coronet Peak ski area and the back-bowls. If you venture past this sign the terrain is highly hazardous, prone to avalanches with cliffs and ice.

Let People Know Before You Go

It is good practice to provide a contact person with details of your backcountry trip. You can also pop into our Ski Patrol office at any time during opening hours to check on local conditions and advise patrol of your intentions. Please be aware that our Ski Patrol do not patrol outside the Ski Area Boundary and only venture here in the case of a known emergency. You need to be well prepared and self-sufficient with all the necessary safety equipment and the knowledge to use it.
Please visit the Mountain Safety website for details on what is required to ensure a safe backcountry adventure.

Mountain Safety Website