New Zealand, Queenstown

Queenstown is the Southern Hemisphere’s premier lake and alpine region. Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by mountains, Queenstown is the perfect destination for your snow holiday. With stunning scenery and a variety of activities it is one of the most popular snow destinations in New Zealand. From Queenstown you can access both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables making it the perfect base for any level of skier or boarder.
For an easy way to travel around Queenstown itself, Connectabus offers a 7 day unlimited pass that allows unlimited travel on Queenstown buses, including the airport bus.
Country | New Zealand |
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Visa requirements | None of Australian Passport |
Languages spoken | English, Maori |
Currency used | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
Ski Area Size | Coronet Peak 692 Acres Remarkables 544 Acres |
Highest Point | Coronet Peak 1649 Metres Remarkables 1943 Metres |
Vertical Drop | Coronet Peak 481 Metres Remarkables 357 Metres |
Longest Run | Coronet Peak 2.4km Remarkables 1.5km |
Lifts | Coronet Peak 1 x High speed 6 seater 2 x Express Quads 1 x T-bar 4 x Surface Conveyor lifts Remarkables 1 x High speed 6 seater curvey basin chair 3 x Quad chairs 3 x Surface lifts |
Season | Coronet Peak 7th June - 5th October Remarkables 16th June - 4th October |
Terrain | Coronet Peak
Beginner 25% Intermediate 45% Advanced 30% Remarkables Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30% |
Nearest Airport | Queenstown |