Media Pack Information Sheet THE REMARKABLES Targeted opening date Saturday 20 June 2015 Anticipated Closing Date Sunday 27 September 2015

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1 Media Pack Information Sheet 2015 THE REMARKABLES Targeted opening date Saturday 20 June 2015 Anticipated Closing Date Sunday 27 September 2015 Contact details: E: P: (Winter only) W: Freephone: (within NZ), (within Australia) Key Features: New for 2015, a stunning brand-new Base Lodge facility with indoor seating for up to 644 people Decks on three sides with incredible views to the slopes, the Southern Alps and the Wakatipu Basin below, with ample outdoor seating Improved Food & Beverage service offering a variety of fast foods and healthy options through to hearty meals Direct access from car park to snow Bus service to the front door on a scheduled service from central Queenstown Extensive Drop Zone to enable pick-up and delivery of the family to the front door Storage lockers you can access all day, and overnight gear storage available A dynamic Adaptive Ski Programme supporting all abilities Continued development of the terrain accessed by Curvey Basin chairlift, opening up more trails and whole new areas of terrain for intermediate skiers and riders Celebrating its 30 th anniversary in 2015 With its high altitude and north-facing sunny slopes, The Remarkables has a true alpine quality, boasting some of the best mountain views anywhere in the world The new Base Lodge enables easy direct access to a purpose-built beginners slope featuring three surface conveyor lifts, and to the Curvey Basin chair lift Extensive freestyle features across three dedicated terrain parks Huge big mountain possibilities with superb natural chutes and big open bowls Free day lift passes for children aged 6 years and under On-mountain ski equipment rental including the latest 2015 performance skis and Burton snowboards All day kids programmes taking on all terrain appropriate to ability levels Designated school group areas for set up and gear storage Air Bag operation 4 days a week

2 The Vital Statistics Elevation: 1943m, 357m vertical drop Skiable Area: 220 hectares Lifts: 1 high speed six-seater chair, 3 quad chairs, 3 surface conveyor lifts Terrain: 30% beginner / 40% intermediate / 30% advanced Targeted opening date: 20 June 2015 Average Snowfall: 3.67m per annum (excl. snowmaking) Snowmaking: Beginners area, Alta Green, Casterway, Gotham City, Curvey, Turquoise, Waterfall, and terrain parks Operating Hours: 9am to 4pm Access: 28km, 45min from Queenstown (13km access road, first 4km sealed) Shuttles: Multiple daily services on the NZSki Snowline from the Snow Centre with pick up en route. Hotel pick-up service available. Editorial 197 words Remarkables by name, remarkable by nature. It s not often that a ski area truly lives up to its promise, but people love coming here; whether it s for family fun, countless off-piste options or dedicated freestyle areas, The Remarkables has something for everyone. An easy 45 minutes drive from central Queenstown and located in the heart of Queenstown s iconic Remarkables mountain range, the ski area has sunny, north-facing slopes across three natural bowls and some of the best alpine views in the world. Following on from the success of the new Curvey Basin six-seat chairlift last year, 2015 at The Remarkables will be an exciting year with its 30 th birthday, and a brand new base building to celebrate. As well as extensive base building facilities, other developments for 2015 include direct access from car park to snow, increased car parks, improved food and beverage options, decks on three sides with incredible views, and ample seating inside and out. Lift access to 1943m, the mountain receives fantastic natural snow, supported by over 100 snow guns for consistent coverage all season. You can experience it all in what has become Queenstown s all-round alpine playground. The Remarkables opens on June 20 for the 2015 season.

3 443 words Remarkables by name, remarkable by nature. It s not often that a ski area truly lives up to its promise, but New Zealanders and international visitors alike love coming here; whether it s for family fun, countless off-piste and big mountain options or dedicated freestyle areas, The Remarkables has something for everyone. Renowned for its friendly, relaxed atmosphere, the Remarkables is loved by families, freestylers, extreme skiers and boarders alike. An easy 45 minutes drive from central Queenstown and located in the heart of Queenstown s iconic Remarkables mountain range, the ski area has sunny, north-facing slopes across three natural bowls and some of the best alpine views in the world. In 2014, The Remarkables began a major makeover with the installation of the new sixseater Curvey Basin chairlift opening up 20% more novice/intermediate terrain for skiers and boarders. In 2015, the makeover continues. The construction of a new base building with new and improved guest facilities, including guest services, retail, rentals and Snow Sports school. The decks on all three sides of the building create a vista to die for; this outlook coupled with scrumptious food and beverage options creates an atmosphere second to none. The new building houses ample seating inside and out, direct access from car park to snow, increased car parks and an extensive Drop Zone for delivery and pick up of the family right to the front door. An easy, convenient, and modern ski and snowboard rental service within the building includes skis, poles, snowboards, boots, clothing, and helmets. For intermediate and expert riders there s a range of 2015 performance skis and snowboards our rental experts help guests choose the best equipment for the conditions. Experienced on-site ski and snowboard technicians can help with equipment tuning or repairs to get you back out on the snow in no time. Lift access to 1943m, the mountain receives fantastic natural snow, supported by over 100 snow guns for consistent coverage all season. All Guests enjoy Spark free Wi-Fi access, and getting to The Remarkables lifts is quick and easy with the mypass card. Customers can also load money on to their mypass to be used like a debit card at any point of sale on mountain. Any unused mypass money will be refunded at any time. Getting up The Remarkables is easy with the NZSki Snowline transport service -- operating the most modern fleet of buses in Queenstown, including 4WD and 2WD buses specifically designed for mountain roads. Buses depart regularly from the downtown Snow Centre and a hotel pick-up service s available.

4 You can experience it all in what has become Queenstown s all-round alpine playground. The Remarkables opens on June 20 for the 2015 season. 650 words Remarkables by name, remarkable by nature. It s not often that a ski area truly lives up to its promise, but New Zealanders and international visitors alike love coming here; whether it s for family fun, countless off-piste and big mountain options or dedicated freestyle areas, The Remarkables has something for everyone. Renowned for its friendly, relaxed atmosphere, the Remarkables is loved by families, freestylers and extreme skiers and boarders alike. An easy 45 minutes drive from central Queenstown and located in the heart of Queenstown s iconic Remarkables mountain range, the ski area has sunny, north-facing slopes across three natural bowls and some of the best alpine views in the world. In 2014, The Remarkables began a major makeover with the installation of the new sixseater Curvey Basin chairlift opening up 20% more novice/intermediate terrain for skiers and boarders. In 2015, the makeover continues. The construction of a new base building with new and improved guest facilities, which includes guest services, retail, rentals and Snow school. The decks on all three sides of the building create a vista to die for; this outlook coupled with scrumptious food and beverage options creates an atmosphere second to none. The new building houses ample seating inside and out, direct access from car park to snow and an extensive Drop Zone for pick up and drop off of the family right to the front door. An easy, convenient and modern ski and snowboard rental service within the building includes skis, poles, snowboards, boots, clothing and helmets. For intermediate and expert riders there s a range of 2015 performance skis and snowboards our rental experts help guests choose the best equipment for the conditions. Experienced on-site ski and snowboard technicians can help with equipment tuning or repairs to get you back out on the snow in no time. With lift access to 1943m, the mountain receives fantastic natural snow, supported by over 100 snow guns for consistent coverage all season. The mountain is a freestyle haven for keen snowboarders and skiers. There s a network of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain parks at Sugar Bowl, plus the Southern Hemisphere s first Burton Stash, a revolutionary signature freestyle park, where locals can hang out with big names of the sport. A dedicated park team with a fleet of Pisten Bully groomers work to keep terrain consistently shaped and groomed to the highest standard.

5 Advanced freeskiers and riders also come for the lift-serviced back country-style runs and chutes. The longest run at The Remarkables is the 1.5km-long Homeward Run, which has a vertical drop of 350 metres and is widely regarded as New Zealand s best back country inbounds ski experience. When it s time for some time out, the popular Ice Bar has gorgeous views and continues for 2015 serving hot bacon butties, mulled wine, and cold drinks. Kids are sorted with entertainment from mascots Spike and Shred. If Mum and Dad fancy time to themselves, there s the Early Learning Centre for littlies from 3months to 5 years and Kea Club programmes aged from 5 to 15 years. There are also specially-designed school holiday programmes for kids of all abilities. Children aged 6 and under are eligible for free day lift passes. Guests enjoy Spark free Wi-Fi access, and getting to The Remarkables lifts is quick and easy with the mypass card. Customers can also load money on to their mypass to be used like a debit card at any point of sale on mountain. Any unused mypass money will be refunded at any time. Getting up The Remarkables is easy with the NZSki Snowline transport service -- operating the most modern fleet of buses in Queenstown, including 4WD and 2WD buses specifically designed for mountain roads. Buses depart regularly from the downtown Snow Centre and a hotel pick-up service s available. You can experience it all in what has become Queenstown s all-round alpine playground. The Remarkables opens on June 20 for the 2015 season. Key dates (subject to change please check website for confirmation) Fri June 19 Queenstown Winter Festival Starts (19 28 June) Sat June 20 Opening day Sun June 28 Slopestyle Invitational Sun Jul 5 Winter Festival ends Sun Jul 12 Australian school holidays end (NSW, VIC & QLD) Sat July 18 Street Minishred Sat July 25 Slopestyle Sat Aug 1 Peak to Peak Sun Aug 2 Ski Queens Sat Aug 8 Snowbroads Sun Aug 9 Streets Minishred Sat Aug 15 Ski Queens Sat Aug 22 Winter Games starts (Aug 22-30) Sun Aug 23 Run Up the Road

6 Mon Aug Scarfie Week Fri Aug 28 Daffodil Day Sat Aug 29 Slopestyle Sat Sept 5 Snowbroads Junior Interfields Mon Sept 7 Southern Schools Race Tues Sept 8 Southern Schools Race Sat Sept 12 Stash Gathering Sun Sept 13 Ski Queens Sat Sept 19 Talk Like a Pirate Day Sun Sept 20 Streets Minishred Sun Sept 27 Mountain Scheduled Closing