The Remarkables and Fergburger – New Zealand Day 6

by Allan See Toh on March 23, 2025 with No Comments

Queenstown is packed with must-do experiences, but two stand out for both thrill-seekers and food lovers alike—the breathtaking drive up to The Remarkables and the legendary Fergburger. Whether you’re chasing panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu or sinking your teeth into New Zealand’s most famous burger, this adventure is one you won’t forget. Here’s why these two iconic experiences should be on your Queenstown itinerary!

Date visited: Nov-2024

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The Remarkables Ski Area

The afternoon of Day 6 of our Nov2024 New Zealand campervan trip took us up to The Remarkables, one of the most famous mountain ranges in the country. Known for its dramatic jagged peaks and unique north-to-south alignment (one of only two ranges in the world with this orientation), The Remarkables offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown.

Road to The Remarkables

The drive up to The Remarkables Ski Area is breathtaking, as the winding road climbs from Queenstown to an elevation of 1622m. Along the way, there are panoramic views of the Kawarau River, Frankton and Queenstown Airport.

There are two major pullovers that offer postcard-worthy views of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown and the surrounding mountain ranges. We stopped at these spots to take in the scenery and snap some photos before reaching the end of the road at The Remarkables’ parking lot.

The drive up to The Remarkables Ski Area is breathtaking, — The drive up to The Remarkables Ski Area is breathtaking

There are two major pullovers that offer postcard-worthy views of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Views from the parking area of The Remarkables, Queenstown

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Exploring The Remarkables Ski Area

Since it was after the ski season, the resort was closed, but visitors were free to park and explore the ski area. There was still some snow on the ski area, making the landscape extra scenic.

Outside the ski seasons, the ski area/facilities are closed. However, visitors can still freely explore the area

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Fergburger

After taking in the incredible mountain views, we drove back down to Queenstown and headed straight to Fergburger, the town’s most legendary eatery. Often considered a rite of passage for visitors, Fergburger is famous for serving what many say are New Zealand’s best burgers. Open from 8 AM to 4:30 AM daily, it’s a go-to spot whether you’re grabbing lunch or a late-night bite.

To wrap up the evening, we took a short stroll to Queenstown’s main pier and ended the day by the lake, enjoying the peaceful waters of Lake Wakatipu under the night sky.