1:45 pm today

Heading Off: Coronet Peak Hill Climb

From Afternoons, 1:45 pm today

It's been called one of the world's most scenic and shortest car races. Winding up the ski access road of Coronet Peak it measures just 2.7kims long.

With this year's race upon us Jesse talks to Vice President of the Queenstown Car Club Matty Pester.

Coronet peak staff members Jake Reilly and Lucy Ruck help with snowmaking duties.

Australian staff member Jake Reilly, who has never seen snow before, helps Lucy Ruck with snowmaking duties. Photo: SUPPLIED