Coronet Peak , New Zealand
Introduction
Located amid the southern alps and lakes of the South Island, Cornet Peak, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, is only 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the town to Queenstown. Cornet which has a shared lift pass with the neighbouring resort of The Remarkables, has terrain suitable for snowboarders of all abilities, with slopes that offer a combination of wide open pistes and well groomed trails that drop to a vert of 428 metres. The ride area is serviced by six well set out lifts and to ensure good snow cover at all times, Cornet has a multi-million dollar snowmaking system that covers from top to bottom. The low altitude here gives Cornet natural, undulating terrain with great spines and gullies for some of the best-riding available. The Cornet Express high-speed, detachable quad takes you to the summit where you gain access to some hot back bowls so loved by hard core freeriders. Check they are open though, because if you catch an avalanche and survive, it could be a long hike out when there is powder. However, it is worth it and make sure you ride the Rocky Gully T-bar.
New for season
06: Nothing reported
05: new Greengates Express six-seater chairlift, additional pistes and easier access to some off-piste.
4.5km of new snowmaking
04:30 snowguns automating snowmaking adding 30% more snow to selected trails
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: June to Oct
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 6
Chair lifts: 3
Drag lifts: 1
Other lifts: 1 magic carpet, 1 beginner tow
Max people per hour: 7,000
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 25
Total ride area: 280 hectares
Longest run: 2.4km
Top lift: 1690m
Vertical drop: 428m
First lift: 1200m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 45%
Black runs: 35%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Beginner day pass $43
Day pass - NZ$89
Half-Day $NZ57
5 out of 7 Day pass - $368
Season pass - $1699 (inc Hutt, Oahu, Remarks)
Lift times:9.00am to 4.00pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 1000metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Mid July to mid September, Friday and Saturday nights 4pm to 9pm (NZ$45)
Snowboard Schools:
Group lessons NZ$47 1hr50. New 3hr freestyle lessons $85, starts 10:20am
Snowboard Hire:
Board & Boots NZ$51 per day, good stuff $61
Heliboarding: :
Yes
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Quick Pick:
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Coronet Peak
Good freeriding resort offering some very nice powder areas. The resort management has a healthy attitude towards snowboarding here.
ON THE SLOPES Really good
OFF THE SLOPES Very good
MONEY WISE Overall this is an expensive resort but offers good value.
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 2
Terrain park:
Yes - 1
Backcountry/off-piste:Yes
Tree runs:A few
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