- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $624/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 23%
- Current Weather
- 1.9°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak is where Queenstown skiers go when they want to argue about which mountain is better, and the mountain has been having this argument, from the winning position, since 1947. New Zealand's oldest commercial ski field climbs to 1,649 metres above the Wakatipu Basin, and the view from the top looking south across the lake and the Remarkables is the kind of thing that makes people renew their season passes on the chairlift home.
The terrain suits the intermediate-to-advanced majority, with the Front Face's groomed runs handling the school groups and the confidence-builders while the more committed head for the steeper options down the back. Night skiing extends the season into the Queenstown social calendar in a way that considerably improves the après-ski maths. The base area's facilities have kept pace with the town below, which is to say extensively.
The locality itself is barely a locality in the residential sense, a ski area operated by NZSki on the crown land of the Wakatipu Basin's ranges, with the permanent headcount measured in ski patrol and facilities staff rather than suburb dwellers. It earns its place on the map because Queenstown's address list is incomplete without it.
Queenstown's schools handle the schooling at the bottom of the access road. The gondola handles everything else.
Is Coronet Peak a good place to live?
Coronet Peak is home to roughly 1,353 people across 41.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Coronet Peak scores 61 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 23% green space.
Schools: Coronet Peak has 2 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $624.
Lifestyle: Coronet Peak has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Coronet Peak is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space75
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $624/wk
- Median HH Income
- $155K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +19.9%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Coronet Peak?
- Coronet Peak is in the Queenstown Lakes district, around 18 km from Queenstown town centre, on the ranges above Arthurs Point, accessed via Coronet Peak Road off Skippers Road.
- What is Coronet Peak?
- Coronet Peak is New Zealand's oldest commercial ski field, operating since 1947, reaching 1,649 metres with groomed runs, terrain parks, learner areas and night skiing. Operated by NZSki alongside The Remarkables.
- Does Coronet Peak have night skiing?
- Yes. Coronet Peak runs night skiing several nights per week during winter, the only ski area in New Zealand to do so regularly, with floodlit runs and après-ski appeal combining dangerously.
- What skill level is Coronet Peak suited to?
- Coronet Peak suits all levels, from beginner areas through to intermediate groomed runs on the Front Face and steeper terrain at the back. The consistency of grooming makes it particularly popular for confident intermediates.
- How do I get from Queenstown to Coronet Peak?
- By car, around 25 minutes via Gorge Road and Coronet Peak Road. Skipper buses and NZSki shuttles run from Queenstown during the ski season; book ahead in peak periods.
- Which schools are in zone for Coronet Peak?
- Children living in Coronet Peak are in zone for Queenstown Primary School, St Joseph's School (Queenstown). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Coronet Peak?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Coronet Peak
Schools in zone for Coronet Peak
Children living in Coronet Peak have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Queenstown Primary School
Full Primary · roll 506 · decile 10
St Joseph's School (Queenstown)
Full Primary · roll 126 · decile 5
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Coronet Peak. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Coronet Peak
Things to do(2)
Hells Gate
Mount Dewar
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(1)
Medical Rescue
Eat & Drink in Coronet Peak
Places to eat & drink(1)
Heidi's Hut
Beauty & Fitness in Coronet Peak
Beauty & fitness(1)
Mount Dewar
Coronet Peak Weather
Current conditions: 1.9°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.84 | 9.54 | 3.04 | 11.59 |
| ☀️ Feb | 17.73 | 8.22 | 3.66 | 11.11 |
| 🍂 Mar | 14.4 | 5.15 | 4.44 | 9.49 |
| 🍂 Apr | 12.94 | 4.04 | 4.42 | 8.1 |
| 🍂 May | 8.87 | 1.42 | 3.4 | 5.84 |
| ❄️ Jun | 4.72 | -1.37 | 2.47 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Jul | 4.32 | -2.89 | 3.18 | 5.47 |
| ❄️ Aug | 5.41 | -2.83 | 3.25 | 7.22 |
| 🌸 Sep | 8.22 | -0.83 | 10.39 | 7.52 |
| 🌸 Oct | 11.09 | 0.8 | 6.5 | 9.02 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.49 | 3.78 | 2.81 | 11.15 |
| ☀️ Dec | 18.14 | 8.23 | 3.93 | 11.78 |
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