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Coronet Peak
Queenstown's closest ski mountain — a compact, lively resort with one of the world's most spectacular lakeside cities as its backyard.
Ski Resorts in New Zealand
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1,168–1,943 mAltitude range
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New Zealand's ski season runs from June to October, making it the primary destination for northern hemisphere skiers chasing a southern winter. The South Island's Southern Alps — visible in sharp relief from the Canterbury Plains — host the main commercial resorts: Coronet Peak and The Remarkables above Queenstown, Treble Cone above Wanaka, and several others. Conditions vary year to year depending on annual snowfall, but the scenery is consistently among the most dramatic of any ski destination on earth. The infrastructure is modest by Alpine standards, but the uncrowded slopes and spectacular backdrop compensate.
