The Remarkables
The Remarkables Ski Area is a popular ski resort located in the Remarkables mountain range which towers above Queenstown, New Zealand. It is known for its three sun-drenched, north-facing snow-filled bowls perfectly formed to cater for everyone from absolute beginners to powder hounds. The ski resort has over 265 hectares of skiable terrain, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes. The area has three chairlifts, one of which is a high-speed quad chairlift that provides access to some of the resort's steepest and most challenging terrain. The ski resort also offers a terrain park with jumps, rails, and other features for freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
The Remarkables Ski Area has a reputation for having some of the best snow conditions in New Zealand, with an average annual snowfall of around 3 meters. The ski season usually runs from June to October, although this can vary depending on the snow conditions. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the Remarkables Ski Area also offers other winter activities such as snowshoeing and tobogganing. The ski resort has several on-mountain dining options, as well as ski rental and repair facilities. Ski areas in New Zealand are not known for villages on the mountains however who needs to stay on the mountain when you have the epicentre of adventure tourism that is Queenstown at the base of this mountain. Queenstown offers everything any ski traveller could want or need and has a range of accommodation options to suit every group, from budget hostels, to perfect family apartments, regular hotels right through to top of the range chalets for the ones who prefer extra comfort and services.
Overall, the Remarkables Ski Area is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts looking for a high-quality winter sports experience in a beautiful alpine setting.
Remarkables Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of The Remarkables Ski Area. We have collected all the best shots from the Remarkables web cam so you can see every aspect of the ski resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Remarkables web cam below.
The Remarkables Webcam | Sugar Bowl
This Remarkables snow cam looks out towards Sugar Bowl and the lifts which take riders high up the mountain.
The Remarkables Lift System
The Remarkables ski area fans out from the base stations and all the lifts are positioned perfectly to get you up and moving. Each lift takes riders from the base area the top of the bowls where perfectly groomed runs zig zag back to the base.
The newly upgrades Sugar Bowl Express is the latest six pack chair and is great for intermediates. Advanced riders will spent most of their day lapping rides on the Shadow Basin Quad Chair.
The Remarkables Mountain Stats
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The Remarkables Snow
The whole region surrounding The Remarkables ski resort in the southern alps gets a good amount of snow each winter season. With a summit elevation of 1943m the resort is able to offer top to bottom riding from around mid-July right through to early October. On average The Remarkables ski resort will see about 2.5m of natural snowfall each season and great snowmaking system helps fill in all the gaps. The snow grooming team do a fantastic job each day and night to ensure the resort coverage is prime and pristine for the following morning.
Due to the design of this resort and the way everything fans out from the base area on a weekday powder day The Remarkables ski resort is the place to be in Queenstown and serious powder refills can be had all day.
Seasons
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is The Remarkables
To the east of Queenstown, past the airport and up into the mountains The Remarkables ski resort is tucked away, you can’t see the resort from downtown Queenstown as it’s on the other side of the mountain however only a short but scenic 40 minute drive will have you up on the slopes in no time.
Easily accessible from Queenstown international airport and also downtown. Visitors can take one of the many shuttle bus services up to the resort or for those confident with mountain driving in the winter season can rent a card and come and go as they please. Remember that winter conditions in the mountains can be treacherous and caution should be taken when driving in this region.
Visitors who are here for a few days are most likely to stay in accommodation in Queenstown where you can find plenty of accommodation options from luxury homes, chalets to family friendly resorts, hotels and also budget accommodation. From Queenstown you can also visit Coronet Peak ski resort on the other side of the city which can be accessed from the same lift pass as The Remarkables ski resort.
The Remarkables Accommodation
The Remarkables Snow News
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Despite a milder winter in the Northeast, ski resorts in the region have persevered, benefiting from late-season snowstorms. Riders, known for their resilience, continue to ski as long as the lifts are operational. Thanks to recent storms, many resorts are extending their season into mid-April and even May. A list of projected closing dates for resorts has been compiled, with some expected to remain open longer. However, these dates are subject to change, so it's advisable to check resort websites for the latest updates.