Coronet Peak now open

'First on the chair' T-shirts and Lindauer bubbly were handed out to four eager locals at today's Coronet Peak opening.

Ski area manager Duncan Smith said: "It was an awesome morning, and everyone was smiling."

The Coronet Express, Meadow Chair, magic carpet and handle tow are all running. Greengates Express and the Rocky Gully T-bar will open later in the month.

The snow guns are blowing and more snow is forecast, so signs are that this could be a good season.