Queenstown Skiing & Boarding Areas
There are several resorts offering superb skiing and snowboarding within an hour's drive of Queenstown. Coronet Peak Ski Area and The Remarkables Ski Area are the closest and ideal for visitors wanting to enjoy Queenstown's excellent range of accommodation and activities. Slightly further afield, Cardrona Alpine Resort is handy to both Queenstown and nearby Wanaka.
Coronet Peak Ski Area
One of NZ's most popular skifields, Coronet Peak Ski Area has varied natural terrain combined with spectacular views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. There are two half-pipes for snowboarders and dedicated slopes for first-time skiers. Night skiing is available during the peak season throughout July and August. Trails are groomed regularly and there are extensive snowmaking facilities, with snow-making cover on all the mountain runs. For kids, there is a fully licensed Skiwi and Early Learning Centre for children aged 3 months to 5 years. There are daily shuttle services to/from Queenstown.
Vital Statistics
- Season: early June to early October
- Open: 9am-4pm daily
- Skiable area: 280ha
- Highest Lift: 1649m
- Longest Run: 2.4km
- Terrain: Beginner 20%; Intermediate 45%, Advanced 35%
- Night Skiing: Fri-Sat nights to 9pm, July-Sept (weather permitting)
- Snowmaking: Yes
- Season pass includes Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt
- Events Calendar
Facilities
- Clothing rental
- First aid and medical services
- Ski and snowboard rental and repairs
- Ski and snowboard school
- Snow-making
- Terrain park
- Two international snowboard half-pipes
The Remarkables Ski Area
With the magnificent Remarkables range as a backdrop, this scenic alpine ski area is known for its friendly family atmosphere. The Remarkables Ski Area boasts a long, reliable ski season and is particularly suitable for learner skiers, with a series of sheltered bowls all served by chairlifts. Nearly three-quarters of the slopes are rated beginner to intermediate and there is some great off-piste skiing for the advanced skiers. A highlight of The Remarkables Ski Area is the long Homeward Bound powder run, which allows you to ski right down to the access road, and a new state-of-the-art natural boarding environment - The Stash. This season, there is free transport from the Station Building with The Remarkables full day lift pass and multiday lift tickets.
Vital Statistics
- Season: late June to early October
- Open: 9am-4pm
- Skiable area: 220ha
- Elevation: 1943m
- Longest Run: 1.5km
- Terrain: Beginner 30%; Intermediate 40%, Advanced 30%
- Night Skiing: Fri-Sat nights to 9pm, July-Sept (weather permitting)
- Snowmaking: Yes (Alta Green trail and Ozone Tubing Park)
- Season pass includes Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt
- Events Calendar
Facilities
- Clothing rental
- First aid and medical services
- Ski and snowboard rental and repairs
- Ski and snowboard school
- Snowboard terrain park
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Located 55 minutes drive from Queenstown, and 35 minutes from Wanaka, Cardrona Alpine Resort is renowned for its natural dry powder snow and a long, reliable ski season. Cardrona Alpine Resort's three basins offer wide open spaces suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, and the resort has a new trail down the Arcadia Basin to suit the more advanced skiers and boarders. The NZ Freeskiing Champs are held here and the resort is also home to the NZ Alpine Snowboard Race Team. Open 8.45am-4pm daily. There are daily shuttle services to/from Wanaka and Queenstown.
Vital Statistics
- Season: mid June to mid October
- Open: 8.45am-4pm daily
- Skiable area: 320ha
- Highest lift: 1894m
- Longest run: 1.8km
- Terrain: Beginner 25%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 20%
- Snowmaking: Yes
- Lift and Season Pass rates
- Events Calendar
Facilities
- Four international half-pipes
- Snow groomers
- Kassbohrer pipe shaper
- Bar, restaurant and café
- Apartment accommodation
- Full day licensed childcare facility
- Equipment rental
- Medical staff
Useful Information
Destination Queenstown
PO Box 353
Queenstown
Email Destination Queenstown.