What is the mountain like?
It may suit your trip if…
- Families wanting to learn in one concentrated area beside the base.
- Combining skiing with restaurants and activities in Queenstown.
Before deciding
- The day includes traveling up and down the mountain from your accommodation.
- Check the daily report for road conditions and chains.
Approximate measurements of mapped terrain; coverage may be partial. Source reviewed: 2026-09-24. This is not an opening report.
Beginners
Start in Learner Zone, beside the base and conveyor lifts. Book a lesson package suited to your experience and confirm when to move on to green runs.
Intermediates
Curvey Basin lets you extend your routes; use the map to choose suitable groomed runs. Centurion and Double Back are reference runs in this area.
Advanced
Shadow Basin and the access routes to Alta Chutes offer more demanding terrain. The chutes are not an automatic continuation of the runs: check access, closures and requirements with patrol or a guide.
Practical tip
You can collect your MyPass and arrange rental in Queenstown before your ski day. Check road conditions and book the Ski Bus if you prefer not to drive.
Season and conditions
Southern Hemisphere season. Confirm opening dates and the daily report for the winter you are booking.
A good way to organize your first day
Arrange MyPass and rental before heading up when possible. Beginners can focus on Learner Zone; intermediates can get to know Curvey Basin and plan their progression there.
Trail map
Open-data and archive maps do not show real-time opening status. Check the season on historical maps.
Which pass you need
The Remarkables appears in our selection of Ikon destinations. The specific product, available days, and blackout dates affect coverage.
Up to 7 days subject to product terms. Shared day allowance: Coronet Peak, The Remarkables y Mt Hutt.
Up to 5 days subject to product terms · Includes blackout dates. Shared day allowance: Coronet Peak, The Remarkables y Mt Hutt.
The comparison requires the same season, age, and dates. Check reservations, blackout dates, and shared allowances before buying. Estimated rates are not presented as quotes.
How to get to The Remarkables
Choose Queenstown or Frankton with the Ski Bus in mind. Book your journey and check the specified stop; if driving, review the access report and chain instructions before leaving town.
Access options to consider: ZQN · Queenstown.
Nearby airports on the map
Straight-line distances to the destination’s coordinates, not road distances. The nearest airport may have fewer flights or require crossing a border. Scheduled service recorded in OurAirports: September 2026.
Queenstown · 7 km in a straight line
Wanaka · 50 km in a straight line
Dunedin · 145 km in a straight line
Where to stay
Queenstown puts dining and leisure options close by; Frankton is another base with ski transport access. Compare the walk to the stop in boots with equipment, as well as the distance to the airport.
Queenstown
A base with accommodation and dining for after skiing. Choose according to your transport stop and check how you will carry your equipment.
Explore this areaFrankton
An alternative close to the airport with accommodation options. The resort also lists Ski Bus access from Frankton.
Explore this areaCompare the cost of your entire stay
Include all nights and rooms, taxes, parking, transfers, and cancellation. For families, provide children’s ages; a rate for two adults is not a budget for the whole group.
Check accommodationWhere to rent skis and snowboards
Choose a shop based on where you're staying, your lesson time and how you'll get there. Confirm the package, sizes, helmet, exchanges and return arrangements before paying.
The Remarkables Rentals
Official ski and snowboard rentals with pickup on the mountain or at Queenstown's Snow Centre. Lists recreational packages and other equipment options.
- The recreational package includes skis or a snowboard, boots, poles or wrist guards, and a helmet.
- Equipment picked up at Queenstown's Snow Centre must be returned in town.
Additional sources
Source 1Dining and life at your destination
Base and Curvey Basin
The base building has coffee and food; Aperol Ice Bar is in Curvey Basin. Choose your break according to the ability of everyone in your group.
View options and opening hoursPhotos of The Remarkables
Questions about The Remarkables
Do I need to rent a car?
You can arrange access with the Ski Bus from Queenstown or Frankton. Suitability depends on your accommodation, stop and booking.
Does sunshine in Queenstown tell me what the road will be like?
No. Check the mountain report for access, parking and chain requirements.
Is Alta Chutes a continuation of the intermediate runs?
No. It is demanding terrain: verify access, closures and requirements with patrol or a guide before considering it.
Can I help with your trip a The Remarkables?
If you have any questions or would like to arrange ski or snowboard lessons, get in touch. I'm Facundo.
Sources and scope of this guide
This guide combines editorial recommendations with information published by the destination and open sources. Transport, map, and service links let you check details before booking.
- The Remarkables: maps and services
- The Remarkables: freeride
- Queenstown Tourism: ski accommodation
- The Remarkables: access and Ski Bus
- Destination website
- OpenSkiStats · mapped terrain
- Atlas source 1
- Atlas source 2
- OurAirports · airports and coordinates