Resort Comparison

WhakapapavsCoronet Peak

Whakapapa ski resort

Whakapapa

Ruapehu, New Zealand

Coronet Peak ski resort

Coronet Peak

Southern Alps, New Zealand

Key Statistics

Whakapapa

Stat

Coronet Peak

55 kmBest

Total Piste

28 km

14Best

Total Lifts

7

2,322mBest

Peak Altitude

1,649m

1,630mBest

Base Altitude

1,168m

5/10

Snow Reliability

Best6/10

★★★☆☆

Family Rating

Best★★★★☆

★★★★☆Best

Value Rating

★★★☆☆

2h 30m

Transfer Time

Best25m

Palmerston North (PMR)

Nearest Airport

ZQN - Queenstown Airport

Category Scores

Whakapapa

Coronet Peak

Terrain Variety

7

N/A

Snow Reliability

5

N/A

Lift System

5

N/A

Family Friendliness

5

N/A

Apres-Ski

3

N/A

Off-Piste

7

N/A

Beginner Suitability

5

N/A

Intermediate Terrain

6

N/A

Advanced Terrain

6

N/A

Value for Money

7

N/A

Accommodation

4

N/A

Dining

4

N/A

Accessibility

5

N/A

Scenery & Charm

9

N/A

Ski School

5

N/A

The Verdict

Whakapapa wins on

Terrain Variety
Snow Reliability
Lift System
Family Friendliness
Apres-Ski
Off-Piste
Beginner Suitability
Intermediate Terrain
Advanced Terrain
Value for Money
Accommodation
Dining
Accessibility
Scenery & Charm
Ski School

15category wins

Coronet Peak wins on

No outright category wins

0category wins

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