Spring Ski Pass Steals for Queenstown

September 3rd, 2025
Spring laps at Coronet Peak! Photographer: Miles Holden.

Mountainwatch | NZ Ski Spring Deals

As the days get longer and the sun hangs a little higher, Queenstown’s gearing up for the best of both worlds: softer spring snow underfoot and a lively après scene off the hill. And with spring passes now on sale, it’s never been easier – or more affordable – to squeeze in those late-season laps.

You can now purchase Spring passes at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, and these deals are available right through to the last lift of the season!

Why ski spring?
Think mellow crowds, forgiving corn snow, bluebird days, and the occasional surprise storm. Add in a relaxed pace and long afternoons on the deck, and spring becomes the season to savour. Whether it’s carving wide turns at The Remarkables or chasing fast laps at Coronet Peak, September brings no shortage of terrain and good times.

Spring Pass Options (valid from 1 Sept – season close):

  • 6-Day Spring Pass – NZ$600 (≈ $100/day)
  • 5-Day Spring Pass – NZ$525 (≈ $105/day)
  • Unlimited Spring Pass – NZ$660 (ski every day, no limits)

Spring Event Calendar:

Two big weekends lock spring in as the ultimate time to be on the slopes.

Snow Machine Festival | 9–14 Sept

Four days of snow, music, and après across Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, with nights capped off at the main arena in Queenstown. Final release 4-day ticket-only, weekend tickets and day tickets are on sale now here.

Snow Machine returns to the slopes of Queenstown next week from 9-14 September. Image: @justmelachie.

The Remarkables 40th Spring Carnival | 26–28 Sept

Celebrating four decades of turns at The Remarks. Expect retro outfits, family fun, scavenger hunts, the OOSC Retro Run, and a lakeside BBQ at Alta. For more details on the celebrations planned, check out their website here.

Ice Bar tunes with an 80s throwback await at the 40th Spring Carnival! Image: NZ Ski / The Remarkables

Winter is still holding on tight!

Winter isn’t done just yet. While the calendar says spring, the forecast says otherwise, with a run of storms lining up to deliver fresh snow in early September. Check out The Grasshopper’s latest NZ Forecast here.

Want some help with locking in your Spring trip to Queenstown?

Over at Mountainwatch Travel, we still have a variety of fully customisable package deals for Queenstown, Wanaka, and Mt Hutt.

Request your free, no-obligation quote, including accommodation, lift passes and any extras here.