Coronet Peak
📍 Otago , Queenstown-Lakes District · Nearest city: Arrowtown (6 km)
13 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1129 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-44.92890, 168.73500Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:44 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~693 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~693m · wind 14 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~723 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~723m · wind 7 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1159 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~1159m · wind 6 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.38 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
SUMMER time, carpark #4 or rocky gully, or hike to top of mt. wind mostly S. WINTER time, top of mt either green gates or back saddle. wind mostly N, but sometimes S
Rules and notes
500ft above top of mt. from W big rock on rd on the way up. to S the main rd.(malaghans) to E start of Arrowtown. Check VFR at take offs orweb site. Must be member of NZHGPA, landing fees apply. All about NZ airspace: http://www.nzairspace.appspot.com/
Pilot comments
summer time it works W/S/E wind. North not so good. visit www.nzhgpa.org.nz to get club advise. DO NOT FLY OVER HOUSES ON THE VALLEY.
Nearby sites
Infinity Paragliding (5) · Skyline Gondola (8) · Mt Gilbert South Ridge (2) · Queenstown - Crown Terrace (8) · Pigeon Island Flydown launch (3) · SnowPark (13)