The Remarkables


The versatile terrain & north facing slopes makes The Remarkables ideal for families and beginners providing fun for all ages. A true alpine environment.

Mountain Statistics

 

  • Elevation: 1943m, 357m vertical drop
  • Skiable Area: 220 hectares
  • Lifts: 3 quad chairs, 3 surface conveyor lifts, 1 handle tow
  • Season: Scheduled 16 June – 7 October 2012
  • Average Snowfall: 3.67m per annum (excl snowmaking)
  • Snowmaking: Beginners areas, Alta Green, Casterway, Gotham City & Turquoise novice trails and Ozone Tubing Park
  • Lift Operating Hours: 9am to 4pm
  • Terrain: 30% beginner/ 40% intermediate/ 30% advanced
  • Longest Run: Homeward Run 1.5 kms
  • Base Facilities: Licensed restaurant, café & snack shack on the snow. Rental service, workshop, storage lockers, retail shop, medical centre & licensed crèche.
  • Access: 28km, 45min from Queenstown
Shuttles: Multiple daily services to/from Queenstown

Key Features:

  • With its high altitude and north facing sunny slopes it has some of the best alpine views anywhere in the world.
  • Purpose built beginners slope featuring 3 surface conveyor lifts completely separate from any other trails.
  • Extensive freestyle features in the main terrain park catering to intermediate & advanced guests.
  • The Southern Hemisphere’s only Stash, a Burton signature terrain park with superb natural chutes & a big open bowls there are plenty of options for the off piste enthusiast.
  • Ozone tubing park for an alternative, fun on-snow experience.
  • Licensed Skiwiland Early Learning Centre, progressing to programs for all ages & abilities from 3 mths to 15 yrs.
  • Adaptive ski program provides assistance for anyone with a disability wanting to get out there & have fun.
  • Direct to lift pass (mypass) greatly reducing waiting times.
  • New features in all three terrain parks.
  • Two new surface conveyor lifts more than doubling the beginner capacity.
  • Upgraded Base building with expanded deck & large sun deck.
  • Guided tours every day at 11am.
  • A series of kids fun activity trails for all abilities with jumps, tunnels etc.
  • Resurfaced access road & better signage.
  • FREE day lift passes for children aged 10 years and under.