Southern Alps (NZ), New Zealand 🇳🇿
The Remarkables sit on the far side of Lake Wakatipu, a wall of jagged peaks visible from every Queenstown waterfront cafe. The lift system climbs into a high, cold bowl ringed by Single Cone, with one of the best freestyle parks in the Southern Hemisphere and family terrain steps from the base.
Generally yes. From 1610 m at the base to 1957 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 80/100).
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
It is a compact area, 30 km of piste on 7 lifts, best for a short break or a focused trip rather than a full week. The terrain is balanced (8 green, 16 blue, 10 red, 8 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
The Remarkables stands out for a family-friendly setup and a genuinely iconic name.
In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs roughly Jun 21 to Oct 12 (the local winter), with July and August the most reliable.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 3.1k reviews
A long-standing favourite in The Remarkables, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 3,143 reviews). A budget-friendly option for The Remarkables, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 1.1k reviews
A long-standing favourite in The Remarkables, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 1.2k reviews
A long-standing favourite in The Remarkables, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 974 reviews
A long-standing favourite in The Remarkables, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
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