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Queenstown-Lakes District - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in Queenstown-Lakes District

Queenstown-Lakes District Ski Resorts

Queenstown-Lakes District is a region of New Zealand offering skiing and snowboarding in 3 New Zealand Ski Resorts, including Cardrona, Coronet Peak and Treble Cone.

Snow Forecasts for Queenstown-Lakes District

Ski Resorts in Queenstown-Lakes District with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone 73cm 29in
Coronet Peak 52cm 21in
Cardrona 46cm 18in

Forecast updated : 02 Apr 2026 03:43 UTC

Queenstown-Lakes District Ski Resorts

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Queenstown-Lakes District

The highest altitude ski resorts in Queenstown-Lakes District, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Queenstown-Lakes District
Ski ResortResort
Cardrona 1,504m 4,934ft
Coronet Peak 1,229m 4,032ft
Treble Cone 1,200m 3,937ft

 Highest lift-served ski areas in Queenstown-Lakes District

The highest lift-served skiing in Queenstown-Lakes District, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Queenstown-Lakes District
Ski ResortTop
Cardrona 1,894m 6,214ft
Coronet Peak 1,649m 5,410ft
Treble Cone 1,960m 6,430ft

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Queenstown-Lakes District

The best beginner ski areas in Queenstown-Lakes District, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Queenstown-Lakes District
Ski ResortBeginn.
Cardrona4*
Coronet Peak4*
Treble Cone3*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Queenstown-Lakes District

The best intermediate ski resorts in Queenstown-Lakes District, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Queenstown-Lakes District
Ski ResortInterm.
Cardrona4*
Coronet Peak3*
Treble Cone4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Queenstown-Lakes District

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Queenstown-Lakes District, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Queenstown-Lakes District
Ski ResortExperts
Cardrona3*
Coronet Peak3*
Treble Cone3*