Sitting high in the Remarkables mountain range, the Remarkables ski area has varied trails, backcountry chutes and vast terrain parks. Three terrain parks sit in 385 hectares of skiable terrain, 30% is ideal for beginners, 40% intermediate and 30% expert.
At 2.5kms the longest run is Outward Bound, an off-piste in-bounds experience for expert skiers and snowboarders. At the other end of the scale, there’s a large beginners’ area in front of the base building with runs like Alta Green a nice step towards intermediate skiing and snowboarding.
The six-seater express chairlift Curvey Basin offers kilometres of fun for intermediate and advanced skiers, with access to a refreshing ice bar boasting great views across the mountain and beyond.
The Remarkables Breakdown:
- One six-seater express chairlift
- Four quad chairs
- Three surface conveyor lifts
- 100 snow-making guns
- 35 minutes’ drive from Queenstown
- Skiwiland early learning centre
- Sate-of-the art base building and new café