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Everything You Need to Know About The Remarkables & Coronet Peak Ski Fields

By Kaitlin · May 2026

Planning a ski trip to Queenstown? Coronet Peak and The Remarkables are two of New Zealand’s most popular ski fields, each offering a different mountain experience just a short drive from town. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know before hitting the slopes, including distance from Queenstown, terrain for different ability levels, lift passes, ski packages, lessons, facilities and tips for choosing the best Queenstown ski field for your winter adventure.

The Remarkables Ski Field

The 2nd closest ski field from Queenstown. Only 50 minutes drive by car (you may need chains) or take the bus. The road is sealed from town to the mountain turn off, then its 14km of unsealed mountain road.

The Remarkables ski area is known for its alpine environment, relaxed atmosphere and sense of fun. Young snowboarders, freeskiers and families flock to the mountain’s varied trails, terrain parks and backcountry areas.

Freestylers can go on the rampage in a brand new UP & GO Terrain Park in Sugar Bowl this year – twice the size of the existing terrain park. Novice freestylers can progress in the Fruju Beginner Park while not-so-serious visitors can forget the boards and enjoy the Ozone Tubing Park. Live music on the deck adds to the party atmosphere.

Distances from

Queenstown: 28km (50mins)
Wanaka: 96km (1hr 30mins)

Mountain Stats

Height: 1935m
Vertical rise: 357m
Ski-able area: 220 hectares

Remarkables Ski Field Terrain

Beginner: 30%
Intermediate: 40%
Experienced: 30%

Ages

Adult: 18 years & over /li>
Youth: 7 - 17 years
Children: 6 years & under receive FREE day lift passes
Seniors: 75 years & over receive FREE day lift passes

Getting there

If you are driving yourself chains are often required and must be carried at all times, these are available to hire or buy from several petrol stations and ski shops in central Queenstown. Please note that unless you are experienced in driving in icy winter conditions we recommend booking the ski shuttle rather than driving yourself, it will end up being cheaper anyway!

Coronet Peak Ski Field.

The closest Ski field from Queenstown. Only 20 minutes drive by car (you may need chains) or take the bus. The road is sealed from town to the top with an 8km climb to the resort.

The Coronet Peak Ski Area has state of the art facilities with modern lifts and New Zealand's most extensive snowmaking system offering optimal coverage and premium skiing and riding for all abilities. Night Skiing & First Tracks combined makes it NZ's longest mountain resort opening hours.

Having undergone major renovations Coronet Peak now boasts a stunning base lodge with superb facilities, magnificent views and a massive deck and is is the South Island’s favourite social winter venue. Home to premier events such as the Queenstown Winter Festival and the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games, the après ski is as impressive as the slopes.

Distances from