Book - The Remarkables

OPEN: JUNE - OCTOBER [2019 DATES TBC]

With its relaxed atmosphere, sun-kissed slopes, dedicated learning facilities, and awesome snow tubing park The Remarkables is serious fun for families and big kids at heart.

Just 45 minutes from Queenstown The Remarkables features a fantastic network of progressive terrain parks with wide, gentle slopes for beginners of all ages and big mountain steeps for the experts in the family. The Remarkables makes building your confidence child's play and our team of friendly instructors can be with you every step (and slide) of the way.

Boasting some of NZ's best beginner terrain and black diamond runs that will leave your heart racing and wanting to get back up for more. While you're up there don't forget to check out our purpose-built snow tubing lanes before you round off with a steaming hot chocolate or drinks, and weekend live entertainment on a sunny deck. Sound good?

• One of NZ's best learning facilities
• All day supervised kids' programmes for three months upwards
• Play time in the snow with our on - mountain Mascots Spike and Shred
• Progressive network of three terrain parks - suitable for all abilities
• Family restaurant and base lodge facilities including a sunny deck over looking the learners area
• NZ's best in-bounds backcountry run & diamond runs
• Kids 6 years and under ski for free

Season Dates:

• Opening Day - Saturday 15th June
• Closing Day - Sunday 13th October

Operating Hours: 9:00AM to 4:00PM Daily

Getting There:

• Drive from town: 45 minutes from Queenstown.
• Bus from town: Forget navigating winter roads and let the experts get you there. Pick ups from Queenstown and accommodations.

Mountain Statistics

• Elevation: 1943m
• Vertical: 357m
• Skiable Area: 220 Hectares
• Longest Run: Homeward Run - 1.5km

Lifts:

• 1 High Speed 6 Seater Chair
• 3 Quad Chairs
• 3 Surface Conveyor Lifts

Terrain:

• Beginners 30%
• Intermediates 40%
• Advanced 30%

Facilities:

• Fully licensed cafe and bar and Snack Shack on the snow
• Snowsports School
• Rental - skis and snowboards, boots and poles, ski & snowboard repairs, ski & snowboard storage
• Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing
• First aid and emergency services
• Licensed creche and all day dedicated childrens programmes 
• Halfpipe, 2 x terrain parks and The Stash
• Snowmaking: Terrain parks, beginners areas, Alta Green, Alta Blue, Waterfalls, Casterway, Gotham City & Turquoise novice trails and Ozone Tubing Park.

BEST TIME FOR SNOW:

Our pick for the most consistent snow and best time of year to visit Queenstown in winter months is late July to early September!

NO KIDS? AVOID THE HOLIDAYS!

If you don’t have kids then travel outside of the incredibly busy school holiday periods. It may save you time and money! Plus you don’t have to share the slopes with the holiday crowds!

New Zealand School Holidays:   Saturday 6th July to Sunday 21st July 
Australian School Holidays:        Saturday 29th June to Sunday 21st July

WINTER EVENTS 2019

There are loads of great winter events on in 2019, so plan your trip around these if you fancy taking part (or not!)

Queenstown Winter Festival:       Thursday 20th June – Sunday 23rd June
Gay Ski Week:                              Friday 30th August - Sunday 8th September
SnowBoxx NZ:                              Dates to be announced. 

The Remarkables Location