FIRST TRACKS
CARVE UNTOUCHED CORDUROY AS THE SUN RISES
Where early birds catch the freshest cord and the best sunrises. A First Tracks Pass can be added to a Day or Season Pass and gives you an extra hour of skiing first thing in the morning from the Coronet Express Chairlift with a lucky few.
First Tracks Hours & Dates: 8am - 9am daily from 29 June to 20 September.
getting to first tracks
To get to First Tracks we recommend driving yourself or carpooling with others. Always carry snow chains and check the Snow Report before heading up.
If you need to purchase your First Tracks Pass, allow time to swing into Guest Services on the morning. Or better yet, pop into the Snow Centre the day before heading up so you can go straight to the lift at 8am.
Our café will be open from 7:30am, so get up early, catch a coffee before carving some laps with a lucky few.
Let’s get you on the slopes
Superpass
- A full day, all-access Lift Pass
- Choose to ski at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt and 9 more New Zealand ski areas
- Ski any day! No bookings required and no holiday blackouts
- Fully flexible, swap unused days for off-mountain activities if you need a rest or the weather isn't on
First Tracks & Day Pass
- First Tracks access from 8-9am from 29 June - 20 September
- Full mountain access from 9am-4pm
- First Tracks and Day Pass must be used on the same day
First Tracks Season Pass
- Add a First Tracks Season Pass to your 3 Peak Season Pass
- Ski Coronet Peak 8-9am daily from 29 June - 20 September
- Ski Mt Hutt 8-9am on the weekends from 6 July
Top Tip:
Check the Snow report before you head up
Weather can change quickly in the alpine. Before you head up, make sure you check the snow report for the latest conditions.
First Tracks faqs
Yes, rental gear is available for First Tracks guests. We recommend grabbing your gear from our Snow Centre in Queenstown (25 Shotover St) the afternoon before so you’re fitted and ready before the lifts start spinning.
First Tracks access can be added to eligible Season Passes, or purchased separately on selected dates. Spots are limited, and trust us, First Tracks fills quickly after a fresh snowfall.
Due to limited beginner terrain during First Tracks hours and no lessons running at this time, First Tracks is best suited to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. It’s ideal for riders who are confident linking turns and ready to make the most of fresh corduroy before the crowds arrive. Lift access and open terrain are weather dependent, so check the daily snow report before heading up.
First Tracks is available as a season add-on or day upgrade on your lift pass. It can be purchased either online or at Guest Services.
First Tracks at Coronet Peak runs from 8am-9am daily, 1 hour before our general opening. Operating dates and times can vary depending on conditions, so check the Snow Report for the latest updates.
Access to First Tracks is via the Coronet Express Chairlift, weather permitting. Check the daily snow report for confirmed lift operations.
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