Ski Field - The Remarkables
Ski Field - The Remarkables
Description
The 2nd closest Ski field from Queenstown. Only 50 minutes drive by car (you may need chains) or take the bus. The road is sealed from town to the mountain turn off, then its 14km of unsealed mountain road.
The Remarkables Ski Area is known for its alpine environment, relaxed atmosphere and sense of fun. Young snowboarders, freeskiers and families flock to the mountain’s varied trails, terrain parks and backcountry areas.
Freestylers can go on the rampage in a brand new UP & GO Terrain Park in Sugar Bowl this year – twice the size of the existing terrain park. Novice freestylers can progress in the Fruju Beginner Park while not-so-serious visitors can forget the boards and enjoy the Ozone Tubing Park. Live music on the deck adds to the party atmosphere.
Children aged 6 and younger ski free at The Remarkables Ski Area.
Generally most people want day lift passes. However you can also get half day passes (12.30pm - 4pm).
Remarkables Ski Field Opening Dates
Due to open 19th June (provided there is sufficient snow).
Due to close in early October (If snow conditions are still good the mountain may stay open later).
Lift Prices
Adult - $89
Child - $49
Distances from
Queenstown: 28km (50mins)
Wanaka: 96km (1hr 30mins)
The Remarkables Ski Field Mountain Road
14km unsealed mountain road
Getting there
Drive yourself or take the free ski shuttle that NZski is offering from the back of The Station building in town on Duke street. The free shuttle departs at 8am, 9am, 10am and 11am.
Chains
If you are driving yourself chains are often required, these are available to hire or buy from several petrol stations and ski shops in central Queenstown. You can also hire chains from half way up the mountain.
Mountain Stats
Height: 1935m
Vertical rise: 357m
Ski-able area: 220 hectares
Opening Hours
9am - 4pm 7 days a week
Remarkables Ski Field Terrain
Beginner: 30%
Intermediate: 40%
Experienced: 30%
Ages
Adult: 18 years and over
Youth: 7 - 17 years
Children: 6 years and under receive FREE day lift passes
Seniors: 75 years and over receive FREE day lift passes
Everything Queenstown Comments
The Remarkables is ideal for familes with its huge beginner area and state of the art facilities but also offers some of the best off piste skiing in NZ. Nothing beats Homeward run after a fresh dump of powder! If you're not a beginner or don't want to go off piste then Remarkables can get a bit boring as the main ski runs aren't that interesting.
Lift passes are unable to be pre purchased so we don't have any ski packages available for Coronet Peak. However, if you do need to hire clothing, skis, boots or snowboards then we recommend orgainsing them before you head up the mountain. This will save you the hassel of organising it first thing in the morning before you ski and also saves money as they are heaps cheaper than hiring gear on the mountain. Check out the Skis, Boards & Clothing Rental page on our site.
We recommend you book a Cardrona ski field package as the snow is often superior and there are less people with more open spaces to enjoy beginner and intermediate skiing and boarding. Check out the Cardrona Ski Field Ski Packages available on our site.
If you are an advanced skier or boarder then consider going to Treble Cone for the most challenging terrain in the New Zealand. It's a bit further away but worth it if the snow is good!
