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Coronet Peak, Queenstown is one of the major tourist attractions of the picturesque town. Located 12 kilometres to the northeast of the town of Queenstown and seven kilometers west of Arrowtown , Coronet Peak is actually skifield, which is operated by nzski.com. Coronet Peak is situated on the southern slopes of the 1646 meter peak that shares its name. It is extremely popular amongst the tourists as well as the denizens of the country and the peak is often considered to be one of New Zealand's most popular ski resorts. Coronet Peak is a favorite with the skiers and offers them state of the art skiing facilities like high speed quad chairlift, outstanding beginner facilities and a brand new six seater lift. It is also considered as one of the last skifields in the Southern Hemisphere to lose its snow and the entire place is famous for its skiing activities during spring time. Coronet Peak and the surrounding mountain peaks are also popular locations for school trips in the Oceanic region as these are the only few places that remain skiable during the time of school holidays. Some of the popular runs on Coronet Peak are Big Easy (recommended for beginners), M1, Greengates, Shirtfront (recommended for intermediates) and Exchange Drop (recommended for experts). In fact Coronet Peak is home to many international skiing tournaments, which are participated by many professional and amateur skiers from home and abroad. Besides this, Coronet Peak is also renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. During your visit to the peak, you can enjoy some spectacular glimpses of Lake Wakatipu and the smaller nearby Lake Hayes. So if you want to capture these breathtaking visuals, do not forget to carry your camera. In fact the entire place is a photographer's delight and if you love photography then this is the perfect destination for you.
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