Coronet Peak

The sight seeing option for those of us that don't ski nor snowboard is an excellent one. The viewing platform is spectacular and an awesome opportunity for heaps of photos with friends and family. The ski lift is also a fantastic experience with again many photo opportunities with the scenery. Well planned and caters for all ages, kids love it. They will tell you what's required to go up in the ski lift with clothing and boots as you will definitely feel the cold and a must for snow fights. A must is another 20 to 30m hike to the very top with 360 surround view. It doesn't get any better than this! You can stop for coffee and food at what really is a cafeteria rather than a restaurant. The sight seeing option was $30 each and $5 for boots, if your clothes are not sufficient for the weather on the day then jacket and pants (waterproof and warm) will be needed too. I don't know what our friends with less than good intentions have done in the past but if you take the bus up there you will be asked your name and DOB before they hand you a card which you keep and use for hiring of gear when you get up there, the bus trip is $25. Expensive if you're paying for your family but still reasonable prices, I would recommend taking the bus up there if its your first time. It was a fantastic time with my family.

On a beautiful day with fresh powder, Coronet Peak ski area is the to go ski field. Located 35 minutes from Queenstown downtown, longer run than Remarkable ski field, more variety and amazing views, you cannot go wrong.
However, I would suggest it more for intermediate and advanced level as there are only two runs for beginners. Which can get quite boring at some point.
The T bar is another challenge that you can find on this ski field.

Coronet offers everything I need in this snow season. High quality facilities and rental gears. Plenty of vegetarian options at cafe and restaurant. Just traffic control on busy days needs to get better. Traffic conjunction on mountain road is not cool.

Had a great time learning the basic of skiing yesterday at Coronet peak. Our instructor Hugo (he said he's French) made it a smooth, fun and beginner-friendly for all of us. He was so good that we were able to attempt the "big easy" slope by the end of his class. A very safe and family friendly environment. We all enjoyed it!!

The drive up here is pretty spectacular with stops for putting up snow chains. Drive with care. Please wear warm clothes and good pair of shoes preferably boots. There's the lookout at the top which is just majestic. Enjoy nature.