7 Ski Resorts near Queenstown Airport

Skiing near Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Ski Resorts near Queenstown International Airport, New Zealand

ZQN - Queenstown

There are more than half a dozen ski areas within a few hours drive of Queenstown International.

The Top 5 most popular ski resorts near Queenstown International are Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Ohau Snow Fields, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.

Ski Resort Transfers from Queenstown International

Car Hire or Airport Transfers & Taxis

Note:- Ski resort transfer times from Queenstown are approximate, subject to weather and traffic conditions. Travel at off-peak times to maximise time on the ski slopes.

Deepest Snow

Ski resorts near Queenstown International with the deepest reported snow.
Ski Resort Report	Upper
The Remarkables	103cm
Coronet Peak	90cm
Ohau Snow Fields	90cm
Roundhill	40cm
Snow Farm	15cm

Forecast Snow

Ski areas near Queenstown International with most snow forecast in next 2 days.
Snow Forecast	48 Hr	Thu	Fri
Treble Cone	-
Cardrona	-
The Remarkables	1cm
Coronet Peak	-
Roundhill	-

Forecast updated : 31 Jul 2025 15:06 IST

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Highest lift-served ski areas within 3 hours drive of Queenstown

The highest lift-served skiing close to Queenstown, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas near Queenstown (ZQN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Top
Cardrona	45min	1,894m
Coronet Peak	30min	1,649m
Ohau Snow Fields	165min	1,825m
Roundhill	165min	2,133m
Snow Farm	60min	1,520m
The Remarkables	15min	1,940m
Treble Cone	90min	1,960m

Best ski areas for Beginners within 3 hours drive of Queenstown

The most suitable beginner ski areas close to Queenstown, with easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners near Queenstown (ZQN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Beginn.
Cardrona	45min
Coronet Peak	30min
Treble Cone	90min

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers within 3 hours drive of Queenstown

The best intermediate ski resorts near Queenstown, with easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers near Queenstown (ZQN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Interm.
Cardrona	45min
Coronet Peak	30min
The Remarkables	15min
Treble Cone	90min

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders within 3 hours drive of Queenstown

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders around Queenstown, with steep pistes and freeride terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders near Queenstown (ZQN)
Ski Resort	Txfrs	Experts
Cardrona	45min
Coronet Peak	30min
Treble Cone	90min