The Remarkables Ski Area
The Remarkables
A high-altitude ski field below a jagged mountain ridge overlooking Lake Wakatipu, known for beginner-friendly runs and its terrain park. In summer, you can hike to the alpine lake Lake Alta.
The Remarkables get their name from their saw-toothed ridgeline and form the backdrop to Queenstown. The ski field sits at about 1,943 metres above sea level, with a well-balanced mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs that makes it friendly for novices. Its terrain park is well known across the Southern Hemisphere. The ski season runs from roughly mid-June to October. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from town, and the final stretch is a winding gravel road that requires snow chains in winter. Ski buses also run. In summer, you can follow a walking track to Lake Alta, an alpine lake, a return trip of about 1.5 hours, with views over the whole lake area.
Opening hours
Snow season 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Lake Hayes
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy
- Gibbston Valley
- Arrowtown
- Queenstown Hill
- Crown Range Road Summit Lookout
- Onsen Hot Pools
- Coronet Peak