Queenstown, which opens its Coronet Peak and Remarkables ski fields on June 17 and 18 respectively, has become one of the best destinations for skiers in the southern hemisphere to explore.

Coronet Peak ski-field on its opening day, in June this year. Photo / ODT Much like the start of the ski season, the weather well and truly turned it on for Coronet Peak’s closing day.

Approximately 10 miles north of downtown Queenstown lies the picturesque ski and snowboard destination of Coronet Peak. This ski area, which is open during the winter months, features 32 slopes ...

Queenstown gold: Coronet Peak and Rude Rock. The crew visit Queenstown’s newest trails as Sven’s trip to the mecca of NZ biking comes to an end. Written by Sven Martin.

Queenstown’s Coronet Peak is fired up to be one of the first ski areas to open in New Zealand tomorrow (Saturday June 11). This year’s opening will be a real celebration with the first 100 ...