Otago, New Zealand

Queenstown (The Remarkables) Ski Resort

Typically OpenPeak Season · ~72d left

Season dates, 36 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly

6,247ft

Peak Elevation

998ft

Vertical Drop

Trails

120"

Annual Snow

Overview

Queenstown (The Remarkables) is a ski resort in Otago, New Zealand, with an elevation range from 5,249ft (1600m) to 6,247ft (1904m). The vertical drop is 998ft (304m) across 36 trails served by 7 lifts and 550 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 30 minutes away by car. Queenstown (The Remarkables) receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid June to Early October

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Mid JuneCloses: Early October

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

50cm(20in)Moderate

Average snowfall in July, Queenstown (The Remarkables)'s snowiest peak-season month.

120"

Annual Snowfall

(305cm)

1°C

July Avg High

-5°C

July Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 30% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

120"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

550

Skiable Acres

998ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

30%

Beginner: 11 trails

40%

Intermediate: 14 trails

20%

Advanced: 7 trails

Expert: 4 trails

30%Beginner (11)

40%Intermediate (14)

20%Advanced (7)

10%Expert (4)

Queenstown (The Remarkables) has 36 trails: 30% green, 40% blue, 20% black, and 10% double-black. With 30% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Queenstown (The Remarkables).

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

998ft

Vertical Drop

304m

(998ft)

Elevation Profile

6,247ft

Peak

5,249ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$87

avg/day

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

$79

Jun

$95

Jul

$99

Aug

$85

Sep

$75

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: October ($75)

Best Month to Visit Queenstown (The Remarkables)

Top Pick

July

Solid snowGreat valuePeak conditions

score

50cm

Moderate

$95/day

July offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Queenstown (The Remarkables), based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 50cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Runner-Up

August

45cm snow, high crowds, $99/day.

Best Value

October

$75/day, 5cm snow, very low crowds.

Monthly Conditions

June

Early Season

30cm

snowfall

3°/-3°

high/low °C

crowds

$79

day pass

Best Month

July

Peak Season

50cm

snowfall

1°/-5°

high/low °C

crowds

$95

day pass

August

Peak Season

45cm

snowfall

2°/-4°

high/low °C

crowds

$99

day pass

September

Late Season

25cm

snowfall

5°/-1°

high/low °C

crowds

$85

day pass

October

Late Season

5cm

snowfall

9°/2°

high/low °C

crowds

$75

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Queenstown (The Remarkables).

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$89

per day

Season Pass

$750

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Queenstown (The Remarkables) is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Queenstown (The Remarkables)

Nearest Airport

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Approx. 30 min drive

Location

Otago, New Zealand 🇳🇿

-45.0444°N, 168.8149°E

Queenstown (The Remarkables) is within an hour's drive of Queenstown Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Queenstown (The Remarkables) open for the season?

Queenstown (The Remarkables) typically opens in Mid June and closes in Early October. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Queenstown (The Remarkables)?

A day lift pass at Queenstown (The Remarkables) starts at $89 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Queenstown (The Remarkables) good for beginners?

Yes, 30% of Queenstown (The Remarkables)'s trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Queenstown (The Remarkables) get per year?

Queenstown (The Remarkables) receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 30% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Queenstown (The Remarkables)?

July is the highest-scoring month to ski at Queenstown (The Remarkables) in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 50cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

550

Skiable Acres

998ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

30%

Beginner: 11 trails

40%

Intermediate: 14 trails

20%

Advanced: 7 trails

Expert: 4 trails

30%Beginner (11)

40%Intermediate (14)

20%Advanced (7)

10%Expert (4)

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Queenstown (The Remarkables) open for the season?

Queenstown (The Remarkables) typically opens in Mid June and closes in Early October. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Queenstown (The Remarkables)?

A day lift pass at Queenstown (The Remarkables) starts at $89 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Queenstown (The Remarkables) good for beginners?

Yes, 30% of Queenstown (The Remarkables)'s trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Queenstown (The Remarkables) get per year?

Queenstown (The Remarkables) receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 30% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Queenstown (The Remarkables)?