Coronet Peak vs Cardrona vs The Remarkables

Coronet Peak covers 32 runs across 692 acres (14% beginner, 34% intermediate, 25% advanced, 27% expert). Cardrona has 38 runs across 988 acres (25% beginner, 25% intermediate, 30% advanced, 20% expert), and The Remarkables adds 46 runs across 951 acres (30% beginner, 40% intermediate, 30% advanced, 0% expert). The three mountains are closely matched on total trail count. Terrain character and difficulty mix will matter more than raw run numbers when choosing between them.

Coronet Peak runs from a base of 1,187m up to 1,649m - 462m (1,516ft) of vertical, Cardrona runs from a base of 1,260m up to 1,860m - 600m (1,969ft) of vertical, The Remarkables runs from a base of 1,475m up to 1,943m - 468m (1,535ft) of vertical. Vertical drop is closely matched across all three. The Remarkables sits highest at its base (1,475m), which typically means better snow reliability at the bottom of the mountain through the season.

Coronet Peak averages 200 cm (79″) of snow a season - moderate snowfall totals. Cardrona averages 290 cm (114″) - moderate snowfall totals. The Remarkables averages 300 cm (118″) - moderate snowfall totals. The totals are close enough across all three that snowfall alone shouldn't be a deciding factor. Grooming, aspect, and terrain layout will have more impact on day-to-day conditions.

Coronet Peak runs 9 lifts in total, including 2 high-speed chairs or gondolas. Cardrona runs 7 lifts in total, including 2 high-speed chairs or gondolas. The Remarkables runs 7 lifts in total, including 2 high-speed chairs or gondolas. Lift systems are broadly comparable across all three. Coronet Peak runs the most lifts in total, which helps spread skier traffic across the mountain on busier days.

Coronet Peak typically runs Jun 13 – Oct 4, 2026 - around ~113 days on snow. Cardrona typically runs Jun 13 – Oct 11, 2026 - around ~120 days on snow. The Remarkables typically runs Jun 13 – Oct 11, 2026 - around ~120 days on snow. Season lengths are closely matched across all three. Timing your trip comes down to conditions rather than availability windows.

Coronet Peak walk-up adult day tickets start at NZ$105 (peak: NZ$159). Cardrona walk-up adult day tickets start at NZ$100 (peak: NZ$160). The Remarkables walk-up adult day tickets start at NZ$155 (peak: NZ$155). Cardrona is the more affordable day-ticket option of the three - a NZ$100 vs NZ$155 difference that adds up quickly if you're visiting multiple days. On the pass front, all three are covered by the Ikon / Mountain Collective - worth keeping in mind if you're planning a multi-resort trip, since the pass typically pays for itself after a handful of days at walk-up rates.