faqs

BIKE SHUTTLE PICKUP AT THE BASE OF:

The Station Building:

• 10am daily from 9 Duke St (when open)
• 4pm from 9 Duke St on Wednesday

Hot Rod Trail (from 11am):

• On the hour (except 1pm daily and 4pm Weds) from Coronet Peak Station Road/Malaghans Road intersection

Carry On Trail (from 11am):

• 5 mins after the hour (except 1pm daily and 4pm Weds) from Malaghans Road

Please note:

• Shuttle bookings for each departure close 30 minutes before the first pickup time slot.
• If there are no bookings for a departure time, the shuttle will not run for that time slot.
• Book online or through our Guest Services team on the mountain or at the Station Building (25 Shotover Street, Queenstown) or by calling 0800 697 547.

Yes, you can book multiple shuttles for a single day, please note you will need to add each shuttle pickup time and location individually.

Please note, that if you miss your pickup time, it is an hour wait for the next shuttle pickup.

You bet! We’ve got Cafe 1200 located just next to the chairlift to keep you fueled and hydrated for an epic day at Coronet Peak.

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Our licensed facility is a great place to savor the local beers and wines after a day on the hill.

Shotgun seats are only allowed to be ridden on the Way Out Wide at Coronet Peak. Way Out Wide is a grade 3 trail and should always be ridden by a confident biker.

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If you are riding with a shot gun seat mounted, it is highly recommended to carry out a test run first, without child, to ensure you are aware of the course and its terrain. Inform the lift operators of your intention to bike with shotgun seat. They can inform our patrollers if assistance is required.

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What is a shot gun seat? A child's front-mounted bike seat, typically designed for mountain biking, that allows a young child to sit in front of the adult rider on the top tube of the bike.

Yes, we have fast, free wifi at Coronet Peak. You can come up here and work while enjoying the cafe and views.

Yes, when booking online you must select your date, time and pickup location.

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Bookings are required, you can reschedule your booking online in advance if needed by accessing your account profile and "order history".

You can catch the Coronet Peak shuttle bus with bike trailer. It departs at 10am from 9 Duke St in central Queenstown.

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There is a return shuttle from Coronet Peak to central Queenstown that departs Coronet Peak base building at 12:30pm.

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If you intend to return to central Queenstown at a later time you will need to ride back from the bottom of Coronet Peak or use the Orbus service (public transport) that can facilitate bikes is available from Arthurs Point.

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Queenstown Bike Taxis provide transport from central Queenstown and Arrowtown to Coronet Peak's Base Building.

Getting to Coronet Peak is easy; we’re the closest mountain to Queenstown and with a fully sealed road. We are only 16kms/20 mins from central Queenstown.

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The first Bike Shuttle of the day departs from central Queenstown at 10am from 9 Duke St.

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There is a return shuttle from Coronet Peak to central Queenstown that departs Coronet Peak base building at 12:30pm.

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If you intend to return to central Queenstown at a later time you will need to ride back from the bottom of Coronet Peak or use the Orbus service (public transport) that can facilitate bikes is available from Arthurs Point.

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Queenstown Bike Taxis provide transport from central Queenstown and Arrowtown to Coronet Peak's Base Building.

From the top of the Coronet Express chairlift, it takes most riders about an hour to reach the bottom of the mountain/the valley floor. This varies depending on your skill level.

Yes! We have a workshop available on the mountain as well as a range of spare parts. So, if you have your own bike and the worst happens, then we are here to help!

The Coronet Peak recreation reserve is a popular take off area for commercial and recreational pilots. The Paragliding community have established AstroTurf take off zones in Car Park 4 and Rocky Gully. Greengates summit and Coronet Express summit are also used frequently.

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The New Zealand Hang-Gliding and Paragliding Association (NZHGPA) is the governing body in NZ. It is a legal requirement for all active pilots in NZ to be registered with the NZHGPA. NZSki expects pilots to abide by the laws, rules, and regulations therein.

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Commercial and Recreational Pilots:

When launching from the summit of Coronet Peak, Recreational Pilots, Commercial Pilots and Instructors will need a valid Lift Pass for both the pilot and tandem passenger. An NZSki “Safe Lift Loading Pass” will be required for the use of Greengates lift.

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NZSki requires pilots to maintain a minimum of 40m distance between any structures, terrain, and people once airborne.”

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Additionally, water storage locations require a minimum 100m clear elevation separation and as a standing rule anyone taking off from the top of Greengates is banned from flying North East and crossing over Reservoir 1 (being the large pond in the saddle between Coronet Express and Greengates lifts).

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Open Hours:

• 10am - 8pm: Wednesdays (sunset sessions)
• 10am - 4pm: Thursday - Sunday

Open Days:

• Open 5 days (Wed - Sun) from 6 December - 22 March
• Open every day from 26 December - 11 January.
• Closed Christmas Day (25 December)

Queenstown weather can sometimes give us all four seasons in one day so it is important that you are prepared for an alpine environment.  Please note there are no trees for shelter from the elements up here.

We recommend you have sturdy footwear, and bring sunblock, hats, and extra layers as it can get cold on the summit. And of course, don't forget your camera to capture the epic views!

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Forgot the sunscreen?! Punctured your tire? Don't panic, our retail area will have everything to keep you covered.

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If you're on your bike, please ensure you're wearing a quality helmet and dress appropriately with knee and elbow pads.

Damage protection is available for $15 per person and covers you for the first $500 of accidental damage to the bike.

Coronet Peak requires dog owners to have their dogs on a leash. Coronet Peak allows dogs in our base area and up at the sightseeing platform at the peak.

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For clarity, this includes:

• Carparks
• Main deck
• On and around the deck area
• In our gondola cabins
• At our Viewing Platform at the top of the Coronet Express.
• M1 Hiking Trail (summer only)

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Coronet Peak does not allow dogs to use the trails or enter our base buildings. For clarity, this includes:

• Any skiable/MTB terrain which is on a gradient
• Accommodation lodges
• Patrol Base
• Lift shacks
• Heidi’s Hut

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We want to see dogs enjoying the mountain but also mitigate the risk to any guests or pooches.

Our trail grades are as follows:

• Wakatipu View - Grade 2
• Velvet Rolls - Grade 3
• Coronet XC - Grade 3
• Dirt Serpent - Grade 4
• Coronet DH - Grade 5
• World Cup - Grade 6

Trails Accessible from Coronet Peak:

• Rude Rock - Grade 4
• Hot Rod - Grade 3
• Slip Saddle - Grade 6
• Carry On - Grade 5
• Zoote - Grade 4
• Morning Glory - Grade 4