Coronet Peak

Sightseeing & Activites

Explore summer sightseeing and activities at Coronet Peak, just a 20 minute drive from Queenstown. Ride the Peak Gondola for panoramic alpine views, discover mountain-top walking trails, play New Zealand’s highest disc golf course, or experience world-class mountain biking with lift access and bike shuttles.

Woman and two boys enjoying mountain views from inside a cable car on a sunny day.

Whether you’re visiting for adventure or a relaxed day in the mountains, Coronet Peak offers unforgettable summer experiences for all ages.

Four people on a wooden lookout with mountain and lake views, two taking a selfie, others admiring scenery.

Sightseeing

Peak Gondola Passes

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Shuttle Ride Included

Queenstown to Coronet Peak Summit Return Package

Experience the feeling of standing on top of one of Queenstown's most iconic mountains. We'll take you from central Queenstown to the summit and back in one morning. Depart from 9 Duke Street in central Queenstown at 10am for a scenic ride to Coronet Peak. Then hop onto the Peak Gondola which will climb to just below the summit for world-class views over the Wakatipu Basin. On a sunny day you can even see Aoraki Mt Cook, NZ's highest mountain. Return Shuttle leaves Coronet Peak at 12:30PM, taking you back to Queenstown.

Two blue Coronet Peak gondolas suspended on cables above a mountainous landscape with a lake below.

Children 5 & under are free!

Peak Gondola day Pass

Sit back and enjoy the gondola ride to 1649m. Enjoy world-famous views over the Wakatipu basin and back to the divide of the Southern Alps. It’s Queenstown’s new view, suitable for all and perfect for families or maybe even an iconic wedding photo! A Full Day Pass gives each person unlimited rides on the Peak Gondola for the day.

Woman throwing a frisbee on a grassy hill with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.

Activites

Disc Golf

Play New Zealand’s highest disc golf course, combining a game and alpine hike into one! Take the Peak Gondola to the top of Coronet Peak and play your way down the mountain across the 9 hole course. Disc's are available to hire for $5 on the mountain.

CAFE 1200

The locals favourite

Opening Hours 9am – 4pm

Location Base Building

Meals Breakfast & Lunch

Drinks Coffee, Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages

Take a break at the café and bar with fresh food, barista coffee, cold drinks, and unbeatable mountain views across the Wakatipu Basin. Whether you’re refuelling between bike laps, meeting friends for lunch, or settling in for a relaxed afternoon in the sun, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the alpine atmosphere.

Two pizzas, a bowl of seasoned fries, and four drinks on a wooden picnic table with people’s hands.

Family enjoying outdoor meal with fried chicken, sandwich, fries, and drinks on a sunny day.

Group of people outdoors clinking drinks over a table with pizza and food under umbrella.