Adventure seekers in New Zealand can rejoice on Coronet Peak, the pinnacle of skiing in the country’s adventure capital of Queenstown. Accommodation can be uncovered in the form of a five star Queenstown hotel such as the Millennium Hotel Queenstown. The elegant interiors and gracious hospitality make it a quality option of a luxury hotel Queenstown has to offer its skiing and outdoors enthusiasts. Located just 25 km away from the heart of the town is Coronet Peak, but its attraction as a premier skiing destination has seen it host a variety of enthralling festivals and it is known as the country’s best example of a prime “powder package” – the perfect outlet for ski fans to launch their skies and fly. The Peak boasts stellar facilities, such as a high speed chair lift that’ll quickly transport you up the 1,650 metre height of the mountain which you can ski with grace. The top will treat you to spectacular views of the surrounding rugged country, with prime sights of Lake Wakatipu, the Crown Range and the Remarkables. The area underwent a significant facelift and now boasts an excellent self-service café, as well as a store where you can rent quality ski and snowboarding gear, with training schools located onside as well. Coronet Peak was NZ’s first ski field but is now a competitive international venue with past events such as the Winter Festival and the Compaq 50K Endurance on its roster. The ski season runs from June through October so strap on and head on up today for some non-stop flight action off the slopes.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.