Facilities & Services
The facilities at
The Remarkables ski resort are all contained within the one building at the base of the resort, just above the learners’ area. The building houses the ski school, the café, first aid, a shop, ski and snowboard hire, and a large sun deck. There is also locker storage which is free overnight if you rent your gear at The Remarkables.
Eating On MountainThe café is located on the top level of the base building. The fare on offer is somewhat typical of ski resorts and includes burgers, chips, soups, wraps, sushi, and some unappealing-looking cooked meals such as lasagne and noodles. They also sell coffees and have a liquor license if you want a beer or wine for après.
The deck outside the café is the highlight of the dining area, and with some tunes it is the perfect place to perch and enjoy the sunshine. This is also a good spot for parents to hang out to keep an eye on the kids in the learners' area.
Out the front of the building is a small kiosk selling basic food and drinks, in case you can’t bothered going inside to queue up for lunch.
Facilities for ChildrenThe Remarkables has a crèche that provides child care for children 3 months to 5 years old. A full day program is from 9am to 4pm whilst a half day program is from 9:15am-12:15pm or 1:15-4:15pm. Lunch is provided for the full day program for ages 3 to 5 only. For 3-5 year olds there’s a combination pack of crèche and a little time getting familiarised with skiing.
Kids aged 5 and above can go to ski school, and children from the age of 8 can have snowboard tuition.
Ski SchoolGroup lessons (duration 1:50 hours) for both children and adults are available in the morning and afternoon. The Remarkables also offer a range of combo packs that are largely tailored to beginners. Private lessons are also an option in 1, 2, 3 and 5 hour blocks.
The Remarkables Ski and Snowboard RentalThe Remarkable have a rental shop, and hire out recreational and performance skis and snowboards, and boots. It is much more expensive to hire on the hill, but it provides the advantage of being able to swap equipment if it’s not right, or even swap between skis and a snowboard. The other advantage is that you don’t have to carry your gear up the mountain, and can store it overnight for free. And if you’re worried that renting on-mountain will reduce your flexibility to sample Coronet Peak as well, no fear, as you can return your equipment there if you wish.
Of course there's also the option of
ski hire Queenstown if you want cheaper rates.