The Remarkables Ski Area

Last year was my first time skiing in New Zealand and loved it so much I just had to come back this season. The Remarkables are so well run as a ski resort. From the lift operators, the ski hire crew and the restaurant staff, everyone is really lovely. As it was the end of the season, the queues weren’t bad at all. We got some great runs in over the week and I could feel myself improving each day. The weather took a turn a couple of times which resulted in some lifts closing but as soon as it was safe, they were opened again. The runs are a decent length, which meant that as a green skier it gave me the chance to practice with plenty of room. Food and drink are available on the mountain but it’s obviously a bit pricey but after a few hours skiing, a hot meal is just what is needed! There are lockers for hire in the complex (downstairs under the restaurant) which means you can safely lock everything up and return as often as you like. Ski equipment can also be left overnight on the mountain but apparently it fills up quick in peak times, so best to get in early if you don’t want to have to carry your skis back up the next day. The Remarkables are about a 40 minute drive up the mountain from the centre of Queenstown and honestly, I found it better than the other resort a bit closer to town. Don’t get me wrong, that’s a great resort too but as I wanted to improve my skiing over longer runs, The Remarkables were perfect for me. I’m off to go look at booking for next year!

Nice ski area with great views and a relaxed atmosphere. We visited in late July and barely had to wait for the chairlifts, which was a pleasant surprise. Some areas had limited snow coverage, though, so take care on the slopes. Overall, a fun experience even in the off-season!

wonderful place to visit in Queenstown. However, the road can be quite challenging during the winter season compared to Coronet Peak, with sudden changes in weather. It is recommended to use snow chains or a 4WD vehicle; alternatively, you can take the bus service from the car park. Even if you are not a skier, there is a dedicated area for kids and families on the left-hand side, which makes it enjoyable for everyone. Food prices are reasonably fair, and hot water is available on site. There is ample space outside, but it is more comfortable to stay indoors while having a meal, as it can get very cold.

Beautiful slopes with great variety, also some amazing food at reasonable slopes prices. Our instructor (Luis Miguel) was absolutely amazing and did great with patience and explaining how to do things in an engaging and understandable way. I can say my skiing improved greatly after being with him. Highly recommend him to teach lessons.

Really enjoyed the beauty of the Remarkables in the winter of 2026 and the stunning ride up to the mountain. Ski lessons with Chloe were really nice.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an amazing experience learning with Nick Collyer! He explains the techniques in such a clear and simple way, breaking everything down step by step so it’s easy to follow. He’s incredibly patient and respectful, which made me feel comfortable and confident on the snowboard. I really appreciate how he quickly spotted my problems and corrected me in a way that I could fully understand. Thanks to his guidance, I improved so much faster than I expected! I’ve already recommended him to all my friends and will definitely be booking more lessons with him.

Better than cornet peak, however drive is not for the faint of heart , 1 wrong move and its instant death, thanks to hardly no physical protection. Resort is small and once parking is filled attendee will direct/ insist you park exceptionally close to the almost 90 degree edge of the mountain. After a risky drive your met to a pretty average resort, its Okey but not great by any means.

What a lovely place to ski! Very efficient shuttle system and zero hassle. Big ups to Max (our instructor) who was very passionate about skiing and very skilled at teaching adults, including explaining the Newtonian mechanics of how it all worked! Was able to go from zero to be able to do some green runs after a 3 hour lesson.

One word to describe The Remarkables Ski Field.. Remarkable! Me and my friend were doing a 10 day road trip throughout all of the south island of New Zealand. Queenstown is one of the prime spots in New Zealand to be so we had to spend a little extra time there. Now for me the last time I had been snowboarding was about 8 - 10 years prior. I was going into this expecting to just fall on my ass every time down the mountain haha. But.. it only happened the first time. Then I just got a feel for it again and was able to ride around and have fun with it. I also had an inner talk with myself to stop falling down like I was one of the 5 year olds getting a lesson from a coach hahah. If you're new at it you'll definitely be going on the beginner slope. I stayed there about 20 minutes and then worked my way up to the intermediate. And if you're a pro they have expert mountains too. If you think you will go intermediate just get the lift pass because you can do beginner to warmup and then do everything above it. You'll get a card that you scan or show to the attendant when you get on the lift or ramp to get to the top of your mountain. The process of renting your equipment takes a little while so prepare for that accordingly. They rent you everything but goggles. Snow jacket and pants included so you don't need to buy your own. The beginner pass with equipment rental is about $150nzd for the day. The lift pass which takes you to anything past the beginner slope is $139 plus equipment rental so close to $200 for the day. And if you live local of course you can buy a season pass and go as much as you want! I recommend being an early bird and getting there within an hour of opening because it will make check in and suiting up go quicker and give you more time on the mountain before it gets crowded. You can get to the mountain driving on your own, but if you're just renting everything like we did you can park in the lot at the bottom of the hill and take a bus up. So much easier! And don't worry about pre buying, you can get a ticket for entry when you get there. The views are wonderful and I loved spending time here! I could literally spend all day there everyday. You definitely have to come here when you're in the area. 5 stars!

Living in Hawaii, we don't get snow. So of course, when I want to take holiday, I want to play in the snow. I've only snowboarded 3 times (always a few years in-between each session). So, I am still a beginner and learning. The Remarkables is beginner friendly, however I wish it was a bit wider to give the beginners more room. I found it a bit hard to practice because I was constantly trying to dodge other people. Unfortunately, we only had 2 days on the slopes and we didn't get fresh snow until the day we left. Total fail, but that's just mother nature for you. Since we didn't have fresh snow, the ground was really hard and it hurt to fall TT___TT TRANSPORTATION: Very important to know. https://www.theremarkables.co.nz/transport/ The Remarkables had public transportation options. You can do the Bus ($25) or Hotel Pickup ($35). BUY IN ADVANCE if you want the hotel pickup. They sold out very quickly. If you do the bus option, I highly recommend to just go to the Queenstwon Snow Centre to load on the buses. Even though the map shows like 10 bus stops, they were always full and didn't stop for us. So just walk to the snow center to load up. If you are doing hotel pick up, then you are fine. They make sure to leave the right amount of seats available to guarantee your pickup.

It is remarkable that we are celebrating my daighter's birthday in Milford Sound. The mountain range in the South Island of New Zealand are indeed REMARKABLE as they rise in sharp contrast with the lake Wakatipu! My dad is not with us but I can feel him expand in the still waters of the glacier lake and expand in the mist in the undertow of the mountain and feel him look at them at the same time with an amazement in his eyes! Shaandar he would say Shaandar! RemRkable in Urdu! Miss you dad: even though our driver who is taking us to Richard Kipling's eighth wonder of the world, said: Kapoor is not traveling with us today but my Swadeshi Kumar Kapur is traveling with us:)))

Is this place called the remarkables because the drive is remarkably ?$&!ing scary? I suggest taking the bus instead of driving yourself (ticket for bus and return is $20 in downtown Queenstown where you can also purchase your lift ticket). I am used to driving in winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains, but this was crazy. What do Kiwis have against guard rales on the edge of cliff drop offs? I guess I'm not extreme....Also if you are from the US keep in mind you need to drive on the opposite side of the road (left) and the opposite side of the car (right). I can't imagine doing this drive after a storm. The mountain has 4 lifts (one high speed 6) and it's all alpine terrain (no tree skiing). Unfortunately 2016 was a bad year for snow due to el Nino so the conditions were not typical for late August. Went on a sunny day as I would rather ski slush than ice. Rented in town and board plus boots was $24 NZD per day (~17 USD). I would say this mountain is more 3 stars when comparing it to resorts in Western North America given how small it is and how much less snow this area gets than say the Rockies, Sierra Nevada, Cascades, Canadian and Alaskan mountain ranges. I give it a 4 for the area though. On a powder day there would be a lot of good runs if you hike. The drive is around 35 minutes from Queenstown if you are able to drive the speed limit, and there is no ski in and ski out here so you must drive up to the mountain everyday.

I've snowboarded at three different places in the US, but none of my previous experiences can compare to the Remarkables. It was seriously the best snowboard experience I've ever had. The drive to the ski area is the quickest I've ever been on. They do such a good job in making sure everyone gets there safely. If you don't feel like driving, you can park your car and hop onto a bus. Let's keep in mind, my previous attempts to ski and snowboard weren't at all successful. I've never had the opportunity to learn because the other ski resorts I've been to weren't very tolerant with beginners (even on the beginners slopes). I've always felt rushed, which didn't allow me to take my time in learning. Totally different experience here at the Remarkables. None of the staff rushed me. In fact, all of them were very encouraging. Because I felt more at ease here, I FINALLY learned how to snowboard.

The "Official" ski season closed back in September, but when you have a boyfriend with a sense of adventure add a late snow half pipe and you have a great potential for a concussion. Thankfully he escaped bonking his head and we both walked away with all our limbs intact. The Remarkables Ski Area is gorgeous with or without snow. Beautiful vistas everywhere and just a hop and half a skip from Queenstown.

A great skiing area. Well looked after. Not far from Queenstown city. Nice slopes and if your a beginner this would be the best place to start. It has large area for practicing. They do all the hire equipment here also along with group session training.

I am only an intermediate skier but this is the best ski area I have ever been to. The ski slopes are great and the staff are really nice, I haven't had a single problem so far with this place and would recommend it to anyone who is skiing in the Queenstown area.