The Remarkables Ski Area
Queenstown, New Zealand
About This Activity
The Remarkables is Queenstown's most dramatic ski backdrop — a serrated ridgeline of schist peaks rising to 2,319m that faces nearly perfectly east-west and catches extraordinary light. The ski field runs from late June to September with excellent beginner and intermediate terrain plus jaw-dropping Lake Wakatipu views from every run. Full-day adult lift passes from NZ$229 (including shuttle from Queenstown). The ski field is closed in summer. Book passes online in advance for the best rates and check snow conditions on the official Remarkables website before you go.
Seasonal note: Ski season only: typically late June to early September; closed in summer — do not book for non-ski months.
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