Located fewer than 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Queenstown, Coronet Peak has a large number of trails designed for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels, from beginner courses at the base of the mountain to black diamond slopes that branch out from the summit. Lessons are available for first-timers young and old.
Coronet Peak isn’t just a hot spot for snowsports, though. Sightseers can take a chairlift up to the top of the summit and relish the panoramic views of the Otago region and the rest of the Southern Alps. Experienced hikers and mountain bikers can start the picturesque Devils Creek Track on Coronet Peak Road. Visitors looking for a bit more adventure can try hang gliding or paragliding from the summit.