🇳🇿 QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
The Remarkables
Southern hemisphere skiing at its most dramatic — jagged peaks above Lake Wakatipu
SKIABLE
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
No significant recent snowfall. Cold temperatures holding the snow at 22°F. Solid snowfall forecast — 6" expected this week.
early season
5.9"
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7 Day Forecast Snowfall
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Snow Depth
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Next Powder Day
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Storm Window
10 Day Outlook
TODAY · Sep 12
30°F
"
TMRW · Sep 13
34°F
"
MON · Sep 14
38°F
"
TUE · Sep 15
39°F
"
WED · Sep 16
35°F
"
THU · Sep 17
26°F
"
FRI · Sep 18
31°F
"
SAT · Sep 19
33°F
"
SUN · Sep 20
38°F
"
MON · Sep 21
30°F
"
Model Breakdown
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About
The Remarkables ski area sits above Queenstown on a spectacular jagged ridge above Lake Wakatipu. Combined with nearby Coronet Peak, it offers a serious two-resort package with a genuine adventure ambience. Queenstown is the world's outdoor adventure capital and skiing here combines well with bungy jumping, skydiving, and the incredible South Island landscape.
The Mountain
Alta — expert terrain into the backcountry bowl with spectacular lake views throughout.
Ideal Conditions
Southern Ocean low pushing moisture onto the Southern Alps, cold enough for good snow coverage at lower elevations.
Best Months
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Best months highlighted · Current: Sep
Trip Planner
Queenstown Ski Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Queenstown (ZQN). Check in, Fergburger late-night essential, scope the forecast.
Saturday
The Remarkables — full day, Alta and Shadow Basin for expert terrain.
Sunday
Coronet Peak — higher elevation, better snow retention, different character.
Queenstown Full Adventure Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Queenstown.
Day 2
The Remarkables — explore the mountain, find the best lines.
Day 3
Coronet Peak — fast groomers and the Highland Park terrain park.
Day 4
Adventure day — bungy, skydive, or jetboat on the Shotover.
Day 5
Back to The Remarkables — with better mountain knowledge, go harder.
Day 6
Mt Hutt day trip (2hrs north) — one of NZ's best mountains, often better snow.
Day 7
Final morning, fly home from ZQN.
Local Knowledge
01
Queenstown is an adventure destination beyond skiing — combine both in the same trip.
02
The Remarkables Ski Area Pass covers both The Remarkables and Coronet Peak — essential.
03
NZ winter is July-September — plan accordingly if coming from the northern hemisphere.
04
Fergburger in Queenstown is legitimately one of the world's great burgers — queue is worth it.
05
Wanaka (45min north) has two more excellent ski areas — Cardrona and Treble Cone are both worth a day.
Best Window
Day 1 · Sep 12
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SKIABLE
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$960
Hotel per night~$130
Weekend est.~$1350
5 day est.~$1610
Week est.~$1870