Today

-0.3°c

Fine

Sat

-2°c/-5°c

Sun

0°c/-3°c

Mon

1°c/-7°c

Wed

5°c/0°c

Thu

4°c/0°c

Fri

5°c/-3°c

Sat

5°c/2°c

Sun

7°c/2°c

Mountain Status

Open

Road Status

Open

Chains

Chains Carried

Snow Report Last Updated: Sat 14 Jun 06:10 AM

We have a beautiful clear day above the clouds with light winds.

Kia ora koutou, and welcome to the start of the 2025 winter season!

Our snowmakers have been working their magic, laying down a dusting overnight. Groomers have been out giving the slopes some serious TLC creating a nice corduroy surface to start the day. 

Don’t let those low clouds in town fool you we’re above them and basking in the sun. Light NW winds are adding just a touch of chill to keep the snow fresh.

Road conditions

The access road is open and in good shape just be mindful of grit in the corners, carry chains, and take it nice and easy on your way up.

What's happening today

Its a top to bottom opening day!

Sightseeing

Open

Opening 14 June

Mountain Status

Open

Road Status

Open

Chains

Chains Carried

Last 7 Days

0cm

Snow Base

30 - 60cm

Season Snowfall

20cm

Lift Status

5 / 8 Open

Beginners Area

3 / 4 Open

First Tracks 8 - 9am

30 June to 14 Sep

Night Ski 4-9pm

25 June to 5 Sept

Off Piste Condition

Stay on trail

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

-2°c/-5°c

Sun

0°c/-3°c

Mon

1°c/-7°c

Wed

5°c/0°c

Thu

4°c/0°c

Fri

5°c/-3°c

Sat

5°c/2°c

Sun

7°c/2°c

Road conditions

The access road is open and in good shape just be mindful of grit in the corners, carry chains, and take it nice and easy on your way up.

What's happening today

Its a top to bottom opening day!

Sightseeing

Open

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.

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. 

Coronet Peak should be treated as Backcountry terrain until our opening date on the 14th of June - Patrol is not conducting any control work currently and there are multiple unmarked/unmitigated hazards and obstacles on the hill.

During our 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.

Please be aware that there will be Snowmobiles/Can-Ams and staff on skis or boards operating around the mountain between 6am - 6pm - Please stay out of their tracks and give staff working plenty of room! 

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