THE REMARKABLES

📍Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 💎 Hidden Gem 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 7 Days on Ikon ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Pseudopanax at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Photo details

Vertical drop: 1,167 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 1,109 acres
Avg snowfall: 150 in^*
Lifts: 7^*

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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ZQN

Queenstown Airport

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Queenstown Airport is the closest gateway. For the climb to the ski area, reserve a Ski Bus seat with a pickup location, departure and mountain, or drive the access road. Drivers must carry snow chains, know how to fit them and follow road-team instructions. Check the snow report for road conditions, parking and the day’s carpark shuttle coverage.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Eichardt's Private Hotel

hotel · On Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown

A central lakefront Queenstown base with several accommodation formats and dining at Eichardt’s Bar and The Grille.

Central Queenstown staysLakefront boutique tripsOn-site dining

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

resort · Kawarau Village · on the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu

Choose this base for time by the lake and arrange separate road transport to The Remarkables.

Lakeside staysSpa and pool breaksCouples

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, shuttle service, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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Premium

Coronet Ridge Resort

resort · 146 Arthurs Point Road, Queenstown

The Arthurs Point address and range of room and suite layouts make it useful for couples and families staying around Queenstown.

Queenstown base staysCouplesFamilies needing suites

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park

hotel · Remarkables Park, Frankton · town-side accommodation

A useful location for families staying on the airport side of Queenstown. Ask which children’s meal terms apply to your booking and arrange the trip up to the ski field.

FamiliesFrankton staysAirport-area stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

hostel · 5–11 Church Street, central Queenstown

The property is a dry hostel and warns that Searle Lane bar noise can affect one side on weekends, a useful qualifier for light sleepers choosing a room.

Budget Queenstown staysTravelers needing a kitchenSki-storage users

🍳Kitchen🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For The Remarkables, compare a booked room or rental around Queenstown with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Dogs not permitted on ski slopes. Queenstown has pet-friendly accommodation options—same as Coronet Peak. Many hotels accept pets with prior arrangement.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Remarkables

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid June to mid October

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Summit elevation (ft): 6529; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 1109; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Runs: 26; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Published opening time: 09:00; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Published closing time: 16:00; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Hike from the ski-field buildings to Lake Alta through alpine wetlands.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning: The 2.4 km return route is graded advanced; snow and cold conditions are possible year-round. This verifies hiking access, not summer lift operations.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website: https://www.theremarkables.co.nz; Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Lifts, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Official pages count surface lifts differently. The skiable-area source reports more than 449 hectares; use the current trail map for lift layout.

The Remarkables freeride guide ↗Steep Homeward and Outward Bound terrain off Shadow Basin Express. Outward Bound ends at a shuttle stop. Alta Chutes require an uphill hike. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Getting here guide ↗Drivers must carry chains and follow road reports. Book Ski Bus departure, mountain and pickup. Carpark shuttle coverage varies. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Welcome to Eichardt's | Eichardt's Private Hotel Queenstown ↗architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu · since 1861 · One MICHELIN Key in 2026 · THE PENTHOUSE · THE RESIDENCE BY EICHARDT’S · THE GRILLE · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Luxury Rooms & Suites | Coronet Ridge Resort Queenstown ↗At 146 Arthurs Point Road, the resort offers rooms and suites; selected suites include kitchens or outdoor baths and Shotover River views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Queenstown Hostel - Nomads Backpackers Hostel Queenstown ↗Nomads Queenstown is at 5–11 Church Street in central Queenstown. It lists dorms and private ensuite rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, cinema, fireside lounge, sauna, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and ski storage; it also states that the hostel is dry and one side can receive weekend bar noise. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa ↗The hotel is in Kawarau Village on the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu. It offers a heated indoor pool, full-service spa and multiple dining choices, with a water taxi across the lake. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

IHG · Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park ↗The hotel’s Giants Restaurant & Bar is in Frankton. It offers in-house dining, grab-and-go options and a children’s meal program. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Remarkables ski and snowboard lessons ↗The school offers group, private and children's lessons, performance camps and adaptive private instruction arranged in advance. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Remarkables First Timer Package ↗First-time skiers and snowboarders check in ready on the snow outside the base building. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Remarkables ski and snowboard rentals ↗The operator offers on-mountain fitting and a seasonal town collection option at 25 Shotover Street. Ski and snowboard packages include boots and a helmet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Remarkables mountain facilities ↗The Remarkables Cafe has grab-and-go food. The base area also has Rastusburn Coffee Bar with coffee, tea, beer and wine. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Rātā restaurant ↗Rātā at Te Nuku, 43 Ballarat Street, central Queenstown. South Island flavours through produce-driven cooking; warm dining room for dinner for two or friends. Bookings offered. No chef or award claim adopted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Atlas Beer Cafe | Queenstown's Home of Craft Beer ↗A Steamer Wharf bar serving boutique craft beer, breakfast, lunch, coffee, tapas, and steaks with lake views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bespoke Kitchen — Queenstown Café | Breakfast, Lunch & Vegan ↗A central Queenstown all-day café serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, coffee, and fresh-juice options. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ferg Loves You ↗A central Queenstown burger shop on Shotover Street, open every day from early morning until 2:30 a.m. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Botswana Butchery Queenstown ↗The steakhouse is in Archers Cottage, 17 Marine Parade, Queenstown, and accepts reservations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Remarkables 2027 mountain information ↗
Planned winter season, daily 09:00–16:00; snow and weather dependent.
Lake Alta Track ↗
Hike from the ski-field buildings to Lake Alta through alpine wetlands.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

ZQN

Queenstown Airport

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Eichardt's Private Hotel

hotel · On Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown

A central lakefront Queenstown base with several accommodation formats and dining at Eichardt’s Bar and The Grille.

Central Queenstown staysLakefront boutique tripsOn-site dining

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

resort · Kawarau Village · on the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu

Choose this base for time by the lake and arrange separate road transport to The Remarkables.

Lakeside staysSpa and pool breaksCouples

🏊Pool💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, shuttle service, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Premium

Coronet Ridge Resort

resort · 146 Arthurs Point Road, Queenstown

The Arthurs Point address and range of room and suite layouts make it useful for couples and families staying around Queenstown.

Queenstown base staysCouplesFamilies needing suites

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park

hotel · Remarkables Park, Frankton · town-side accommodation

A useful location for families staying on the airport side of Queenstown. Ask which children’s meal terms apply to your booking and arrange the trip up to the ski field.

FamiliesFrankton staysAirport-area stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget

Nomads Queenstown Hostel

hostel · 5–11 Church Street, central Queenstown

The property is a dry hostel and warns that Searle Lane bar noise can affect one side on weekends, a useful qualifier for light sleepers choosing a room.

Budget Queenstown staysTravelers needing a kitchenSki-storage users

🍳Kitchen🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Dogs not permitted on ski slopes. Queenstown has pet-friendly accommodation options—same as Coronet Peak. Many hotels accept pets with prior arrangement.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →