To Coronet Peak:

The Coronet Peak road is a fully sealed alpine road. Please drive to the conditions and maintain two-way access. Chains must be carried at all times. Check the weather page on our website for road and car-park conditions. We run a free shuttle service from our carparks to the base building during winter.

From Queenstown: 20 min / 16km
From Arrowtown: 25 min / 21km
From Queenstown Airport: 30 min /23km
From Wanaka: 1 hour 15 min / 75km

To The Remarkables:

It's a scenic drive on the alpine road to The Remarkables Ski Area, please drive to the conditions and maintain two-way access. Chains must be carried at all times. You can stay updated with current road conditions by visiting our weather report page on our website.

From Queenstown: 45 min / 24km
From Arrowtown: 45 min / 31km
From Queenstown Airport: 30 min / 17km
From Wanaka: 1 hour 25 min / 75km

1. Make sure your windscreen is clear from ice, snow and condensation before driving.
a. Use a scraper to get rid of ice or snow and don’t forget to clear any snow off
your bonnet and roof too. Never use hot water as this can crack your
windscreen!
b. To clear condensation quickly, open a window slightly and turn your cars
demister on full, turn on the air conditioning and select the fresh air option.

2. Always adopt a conservative driving style in cold conditions. A good way to do this is to
drive as if you had an open cup of coffee in your lap! Keep your acceleration, braking
and turns smooth and gentle and you’ll avoid losing traction.

3. Ice may be present on the road even if you can’t see it. This is often called ‘black ice’ and
is prevalent in the mornings and as soon as direct sunlight has moved off the road.
Shaded areas and bridges are also areas to take extreme caution.

4. If you find yourself on ice – don’t panic! Ease off on the accelerator and allow the
vehicle to slow down. Carry on driving at a slower speed and look for areas of traction,
like grit on the edges of the road.

5. Increase your following distance to at least four seconds and if a vehicle stops in front of
you when you are travelling uphill, give them plenty of space in case they slide
backwards.

6. Use 4WD if you have it, but remember that it won’t perform miracles and it does not
improve your stopping ability.

7. Carry snow chains. Make sure that they are damage free and that you know how to put
them on. Always put them on where directed or when conditions demand. Use a
designated chain fitting area or somewhere that is ideally flat and away from traffic.
Keep your speed under 50kph and stop to tighten them if they start making more noise
than usual. Take them off where directed.

8. Never ride your brakes when travelling downhill. Use a pulsing technique instead and
use your gears to help regulate your speed. If your brakes start to feel mushy pull over
in a safe place immediately.

9. Always allow plenty of time for your journey and make sure everyone in your car wears
their seat belt.

10. And finally, if you ever get stuck on one of our ski field access roads – turn on your
hazard lights and remain in your vehicle. One of our roads crew will be along soon to
help.