Overview
The Remarkables ski field is a premier South Island ski resort about 30 minutes' drive from Queenstown. Slopes range from beginner to expert up to 1,943m at Shadow Basin, and the views of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown from the slopes are breathtaking — on clear days you can see as far as Aoraki/Mount Cook. In winter it's skiing and snowboarding; in summer the area converts to hiking trails. Lift pass from NZD 139 (varies by season). About 30 minutes by car from Queenstown.
Opening Hours
Ski season (June-October): 09:00-16:00
Travel Tips
Ski season runs June to October. Renting gear in downtown Queenstown in advance is cheaper. Even non-skiers should consider going up for the views alone.
Hotels near The Remarkables Ski Field
Hotels and guesthouses in Queenstown, The Remarkables, Queenstown
Other attractions in Queenstown
Milford Sound
A breathtaking fjord in Fiordland National Park, carved by glaciers and lined with cascading waterfalls.
Skyline Gondola
A gondola ride to a viewpoint with sweeping vistas of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
Kawarau Bungy
The world's first commercial bungy site, where you leap 43 m off a historic bridge into the river.
Lake Wakatipu
An S-shaped glacial lake wrapping around Queenstown — New Zealand's longest lake.
Glenorchy
A village famous as a Lord of the Rings filming location, surrounded by heavenly landscapes.
Queenstown Gardens
A beautiful park on a Lake Wakatipu peninsula, perfect for walks and disc golf.
Arrowtown
A charming former gold-mining town preserving its Gold Rush-era atmosphere.