The Remarkables Set to Be Largest Ski Area in New Zealand

12th June 2026

There is a proposed $150 million-plus expansion into the Doolans Basin which will increase the ski area from 449 hectares to 711 hectares. The capacity of the ski area goes…
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There is a proposed $150 million-plus expansion into the Doolans Basin which will increase the ski area from 449 hectares to 711 hectares.

The capacity of the ski area goes up from 290,000 visitors to 500,000 within the first five years.

It will have New Zealand’s longest gondola at 2.7km in length.

A new hospitality building will also be built in the Doolans Basin.

“Expanding into the Doolans Basin allows us to create more room to ski, ride and explore in a world-class, multi-valley ski resort that supports the long-term resilience of skiing in Queenstown,” said NZSki chief executive, Paul Anderson.

“It means more terrain, fewer lift queues and a better experience for everyone.

“This project caters both for our growing local community as well as the increasing number of ski tourists; it’s about meeting the demand in a responsible way while protecting the future of skiing.”