Coronet Peak & The Remarkables
Queenstown Ski Bus
Getting to our mountains is easy!
You can either drive yourself or catch a ride on the Ski Bus. The Ski Bus departs regularly from our Snow Centre in Central Queenstown for an easy ride up and down the mountain in winter. We have a fleet of modern buses to carry you and your equipment in comfort. All passengers are required to pre-book a departure time slot and pickup location for the mountain you are travelling to prior to boarding. Ski Bus capacity is limited and subject to availability.
Coronet Peak is the closest ski field to Queenstown, only 16kms away. The Remarkables is a scenic 24km from Central Queenstown. Please allow plenty of time to travel in school holidays and on bluebird days.
Vehicle parking is also available in central Queenstown at Man St Car Park, close to the Ski Bus pick up location.
Coronet Peak Bus
Coronet Peak is the closest ski area to Queenstown, only 16kms from the town center. You can either drive yourself or catch a ride on the Coronet Peak Ski Bus, you'll find all the details below.
Coronet Peak Ski Bus Schedule
Central Queenstown to Coronet Peak
Departs regularly from 7:30am until 11am from 9 Duke St, central Queenstown.
We stop at all the main bus stops on the way to Coronet Peak through Gorge Road and Arthurs Point. Ski Bus MapCoronet Peak Night Ski
Departs on the hour from central Queenstown when operating at 12pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm.
Night Ski operates on from 21 June to 1 September Wednesdays and Fridays as well as some Saturdays during school holidays.Coronet Peak Returns
Returns: from 1pm onwards from Coronet Peak as buses fill.
Coronet Peak Night Ski Returns
Returns from 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm, and 9pm.
The Remarkables Bus
The Remarakbles is a scenic 24km from Central Queenstown. You can either drive yourself or catch a ride on The Remarkables Ski Bus.
Remarkables Ski Bus Schedule
Central Queenstown to The Remarkables
Departs from 9 Duke Street, Central Queenstown from 7.30am to 9am and then at 10am.
Ski Bus MapFrankton to The Remarkables
Departs from Frankton (opposite to the Frankton Bus Hub) from 7.45am to 11.15am.
The Remarkables Returns
Returns: from 1.30pm onwards from The Remarkables as buses fill.
Plan Ahead
We are at our busiest as the chair lifts close. If you are skiing with young children, have dinner reservations, or other plans you may wish to depart before 3.30pm
Vehicle parking is also available in central Queenstown at Man St Car Park, close to the Ski Bus pick up location.
Man St Carpark
Catching the Bus to Get to The Ski Resorts
For your Ski Bus ride, you need to be at the pickup spot on time as mentioned in your booking. Get there late, and you'll miss the bus - it's that simple. Now, your bus might make a few stops before yours, but it should get to you within 30 minutes of the scheduled time.
If you booked through a third party, double-check your pickup location, time, date, and destination before you head out. Do this when you collect your ski pass or check your online account. We don't want any mix-ups, do we?
The return bus from the slopes to your pickup point is only valid for the same day. Buses start leaving The Remarkables from 1:30pm onwards, and it's first come, first served. So try not to be the last one on the lift!
Need to reschedule your ski bus? No worries, you can do that before your scheduled timeslot. Check the instructions below on how to do it. For more details on rescheduling and refunds, our terms and conditions have got you covered.
Reschedule
A Ski Bus pass that has a date and time reservation is only valid for the date, time, pickup location, and destination that it has been booked for. You can change your booked departure date, time, pickup location, or destination for any reason prior to the booked departure time.
If you purchased online and would like to reschedule your booking yourself (must be prior to your pick-up time) follow the below steps:
Log in to your account and head to your Profile page
Select "Overview and then "Order History"
Find your order and select "DETAILS"
Select "RESERVATIONS"
Select "RESCHEDULE" and then your preferred date
If you have purchased over the phone or in person, to reschedule you can call our reservations team on 0800 697 547, visit our guest services team on mountain or at 9 Duke Street, Queenstown, or email info@nzski.com prior to the booked departure time.
Any rescheduling requests are subject to availability.
Park and Ride
Park at the bottom of The Remarkables access road and grab a ride up to the top with our Ski Bus service.
Buses depart daily from the start of the access road car park from 7.30am to 11am and depart the mountain from 1.30pm.
All passengers will be required to reserve a departure timeslot, pickup location, and what mountain they are going to when purchasing a Ski Bus pass. Capacity is limited and may sell out over peak periods.
Queenstown Bus Hire
Relax and enjoy the scenic journey to your venue. Whether you need transport to a party, corporate event, wedding, or anything else, we understand the importance of getting to your destination in style and comfort. If your destination is hard to reach, let us take you in one of our custom four-wheel drive buses.
All vehicles are equipped with smooth traction and suspension, as well as experienced drivers who know the area very well. Our four-wheel drive buses seat 44 people and we also have several smaller 22 seat 4WD vehicles to choose from. Our fleet also includes several 2WD coaches that seat up to 57 people. We can cater to up to 500 people in comfort across a wide range of terrain, so whether you’re heading up a mountain or into a paddock, we have a transport solution for you.
We’ve made requesting a charter bus quote easy. Just fill out our form with as much information as possible and we’ll be in touch to give you an indication of pricing and to go over your travel plans.
Self Drive
Drive Times
To Coronet Peak:
The Coronet Peak road is a fully sealed alpine road. Please drive to the conditions and maintain two-way access. Chains must be carried at all times. Check the weather page on our website for road and car-park conditions. We run a free shuttle service from our car park to the base building during winter.
From Queenstown: 20 min / 16km
From Arrowtown: 25 min / 21km
From Queenstown Airport: 30 min /23km
From Wanaka: 1 hour 15 min / 75km
To The Remarkables:
It's a scenic drive on the alpine road to The Remarkables Ski Area, please drive to the conditions and maintain two-way access. Chains must be carried at all times. You can stay updated with current road conditions by visiting our weather report page on our website.
From Queenstown: 45 min / 24km
From Arrowtown: 45 min / 31km
From Queenstown Airport: 30 min / 17km
From Wanaka: 1 hour 25 min / 75km
Winter Driving Tips
1. Make sure your windscreen is clear from ice, snow and condensation before driving. Use a scraper to get rid of ice or snow and don’t forget to clear any snow off your bonnet and roof too. Never use hot water as this can crack your windscreen! To clear condensation quickly, open a window slightly and turn your car's demister on full, turn on the air conditioning and select the fresh air option.
2. Always adopt a conservative driving style in cold conditions. A good way to do this is to
drive as if you had an open cup of coffee in your lap! Keep your acceleration, braking
and turns smooth and gentle and you’ll avoid losing traction.
3. Ice may be present on the road even if you can’t see it. This is often called ‘black ice’ and
is prevalent in the mornings and as soon as direct sunlight has moved off the road.
Shaded areas and bridges are also areas to take extreme caution.
4. If you find yourself on ice – don’t panic! Ease off on the accelerator and allow the
vehicle to slow down. Carry on driving at a slower speed and look for areas of traction,
like grit on the edges of the road.
5. Increase your following distance to at least four seconds and if a vehicle stops in front of
you when you are travelling uphill, give them plenty of space in case they slide
backwards.
6. Use 4WD if you have it, but remember that it won’t perform miracles and it does not
improve your stopping ability.
7. Carry snow chains. Make sure that they are damage free and that you know how to put
them on. Always put them on where directed or when conditions demand. Use a
designated chain fitting area or somewhere that is ideally flat and away from traffic.
Keep your speed under 50kph and stop to tighten them if they start making more noise
than usual. Take them off where directed.
8. Never ride your brakes when travelling downhill. Use a pulsing technique instead and
use your gears to help regulate your speed. If your brakes start to feel mushy pull over
in a safe place immediately.
9. Always allow plenty of time for your journey and make sure everyone in your car wears
their seat belt.
10. And finally, if you ever get stuck on one of our ski field access roads – turn on your
hazard lights and remain in your vehicle. One of our roads crew will be along soon to
help.