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Last Update2010-09-03 13:00:06  Printer friendly version
Status Open
Last Fall5 cm, 02 Sep 2010
Road Open
Compacted snow and ice. Chains to be carried by all vehicles. Please maintain 2-way access at all times.
Snow Lower mountain snow depth: 90 cm
Upper mountain snow depth: 120 cm
Snow surface: Packed Powder
5cm of new snow in the past 24hrs and it has just started snowing this morning!!! Excellent skiing and riding on upper mountain with firmer spring snow towards the base. Groomed, packed powder on main trails. Mixture of tracked new snow and frozen melt freeze snow off piste. Please ski and ride with care.
Weather Overcast, -1°C
Overcast, snowing. Moderate 40kmph NW Wind,strong gusts about the top. Variable today currently good. Today's Forecast: Snow developing in the morning, with strong SW winds, easing by evening. Freezing level 600m.

Australia New Zealand Cup Giant Slalom ski racing event on the Hurdle this morning. A fantastic event to watch with world class athletes from Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand flying down Coronet Peaks signature race course. Come and see how it?s done! Night ski tonight from 4:00pm till 9:00pm with a DJ on the deck. You can get a night ski pass from guest services or add it to your 'mypass' online at www.nzski.co.nz

Facilities Operating

Subject to conditions

All Lifts

Coronet Express Chair Open Operating hours 9am to 4pm. Providing access to M1, Hurdle, Million Dollar, lower Wall St, Shirt Front and Pro Am. Groomed packed powder on upper mountain with firmer spring snow lower down, Tracked snow in off piste areas. Ski and ride with care.
Greengates Express Chair On Hold On Hold due to wind. Operating hours 9am to 4pm.Providing access to Greengates, Dirty Four, Sarah Sue, Tuck, the M1, Walk About and Wall St. Groomed packed powder on upper mountain with firmer spring snow lower down, Tracked snow in off piste areas. Ski and ride with care.
Meadows Express Open Operating hours 9am to 4pm.Our new Express quad novice chairlift, safe for kids and novices with loading carpet and automatic safety bars. Providing access to the re developed Big Easy trail and lower M1. Ski and ride with care.
Rocky Gully T-Bar Open Operating hours 9am to 4pm.Providing access to Easy Rider, Powder Run and Out wide trails. Groomed packed powder on upper mountain with firmer spring snow lower down, Tracked snow in off piste areas. Hard snow surface in Race Arena areas. Ski and ride with care.
Magic Carpet Lift Open Operating hours 9am to 4pm.Providing great learning experiences on the easy to use carpet lift.
Kaser Ski Carpet Open Operating hours 9am to 4pm.Providing great learning experiences on the easy to use carpet lift.
Learners Handle Tow Open Operating hours 9am to 4pm.A great way to get further up the mountain.
SunKid Creche Carpet Lift Open The creche snow area is a great area for the little ones to get started and enjoy their day.

Restaurants

Coronet Restaurant Open A great alpine dining experience & fabulous coffee! Fantastic breakfasts and and all new menu.
Coronet Café Open A fantastic menu with selection of classic and healthy cafe items.
Mexican Cantina Open Viva la Mexicana. Great Mexican food, fresh, quick and great value, access on the deck.
Heidi's Hut Open Intimate dining, pizza, pasta, coffee and a full bar service with great cocktails. Escape to Heidi's at the base of the Rocky Gully T-Bar.

Services

First Tracks Open Coronet Express is open from 8am to 9am for First Tracks pass holders. First Tracks pass with season or day pass necessary, available at Guest Services.
Night Skiing (Fri/Sat) Open Every Friday and Saturday night from 4pm to 9pm. A great night out. Saturday nights are family nights with great dining options. Coronet Peak Base area is Licensed Premises including the deck. NO BYO ALCOHOL PERMITTED. Any breach of this may result in being asked to leave.
Snowsports School Open Lessons available for all levels, both ski and snowboard from our internationally reknowned instructors.
Skiwiland (Day Care) Open For the little ones, fully licenced. All ages from 3 months to 5 yrs
Rental and Repair Open For top quality rental equipment and tunes with the latest gear and state-of-the-art tuning machines. Get waxed at out tech shop.
Snow Shop Open From souvenirs to any essential pit stop items, Gloves, Goggles and painkillers, down on the street level retail shop
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Shot Of The Day
Two of the ANC competitors relaxing at Rocky Gully after their slalom event today at Coronet Peak 2/9/10. Photo by Anna Moresby

Specials
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