The Remarkables - More fizz for the family

Kids ten years and under ski free

With its relaxed atmosphere, sun-kissed slopes, dedicated learning facilities, and awesome snow tubing park The Remarkables is serious fun for families and big kids at heart.

Bring the kids up for some fun in the snow and all kids aged 10 years and under will ride the lifts for free every day.

Just 45 minutes from Queenstown The Remarkables features a fantastic network of progressive terrain parks with wide, gentle slopes for beginners of all ages and big mountain steeps for the experts in the family. The Remarkables makes building your confidence child's play and our team of friendly instructors can be with you every step (and slide) of the way.

Boasting some of NZ's best beginner terrain and black diamond runs that will leave your heart racing and wanting to get back up for more. While you're up there don't forget to check out our purpose-built snow tubing lanes before you round off with a steaming hot chocolate or drinks, and weekend live entertainment on a sunny deck. Sound good?

  • One of NZ's best learning facilities
  • All day supervised kids' programmes for three months upwards
  • Play time in the snow with our on - mountain Mascots Spike and Shred
  • Progressive network of three terrain parks - suitable for all abilities
  • Ozone Snow Tubing park
  • Quick and easy on-mountain rental system
  • Easy access onto the slopes straight from the carpark
  • Family restaurant and base lodge facilities including a sunny deck over looking the learners area
  • NZ's best in-bounds backcountry run & diamond runs

 

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Mountain Statistics

Elevation
1943m
Vertical
357m
Skiable Area
220 Hectares
Lifts
3 Quad Chairs, 3 surface conveyor lifts, 1 handle tow
Terrain
Beginners 30%, Intermediates 40%, Advanced 30%
Season
Scheduled 16 June - 7 October 2012
Facilities
Fully licensed cafe and bar and Snack Shack on the snow. Guest Services & Ticketing. Snowsports School. Rental - skis and snowboards, boots and poles, ski & snowboard repairs, ski & snowboard storage. Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing. First aid and emergency services. Licensed creche and all day dedicated childrens programmes.
Halfpipe, 2 x terrain parks and The Stash.
Snowmaking
Terrain parks, beginners areas, Alta Green, Alta Blue, Waterfalls, Casterway, Gotham City & Turquoise novice trails and Ozone Tubing Park.
Ski Shuttles
Snowline Express $15 return from Queenstown Snow Centre , departs every 20 minutes during peak times with pick ups at designated stops where space is available. Snowline Hotel Pick is $30 (Adult), $20 (Youth 17 & under) per person for a return trip. Pick ups from designated Queenstown accommodation providers.
Operating Hours
9:00am to 4:00pm
Longest Run
Homeward Run - 1.5km

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