Skiing in New Zealand - 10 Key points you want to know

1) What to take with you - Hat - Coat - Gloves - Scarf 2) How far away is Coronet Peak   Dubbed the "original" resort ski area Coronet Peak is only 25 minutes from Queenstown. 3) The School Holidays Busy times to dodge at Coronet Peak   2019 New Zealand School Holidays  Starts  6 Jul 2019 (Sat) Finishes  21 Jul 2019 (Sun) 2020 New Zealand School Holidays School Holidays Starts 4 Jul 2020 (Sat) Finishes 19 Jul 2020 (Sun) 4) The season The season typically runs from early June to early-October or late-September. 5) The night Ski It is one of the only ski fields in New Zealand to offer night skiing on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from July to mid-September 6) Ski terrain Popular runs on Coronet Peak include Big Easy (beginners), M1, Greengates and Shirtfront (intermediate), and Exchange Drop and the Back Bowls (expert). 7) History The field was New Zealand's first commercial ski field and was opened in 1947 with a single rope tow 8) Location The Peak is one of New Zealand's most popular ski resorts due to its proximity to Queenstown, varied terrain, and quality facilities, offering a high-speed quad chairlift, high-speed six-seater chairlift, and a high-speed beginner chairlift. Grab more visitor tips at eattmag.com