Five Mile is ideally located for an off the mountain winter experience with its range of shopping, cafés and services combined with plenty of easy, free parking.

Kickstart the Day

An early morning warm-up session at Reform Pilates or Flex Fitness will see you stretched and pumped for the day ahead before for coffee or breakfast where visitors are spoiled for choice. 

For great coffee and a filling breakfast, pop into Billys Café, Joes Garage or Moinho Café. Billy’s has its own locally roasted coffee blend and uses fresh milk from a nearby farm to supplement its extensive cabinet range including exceptional toasted sandwiches, while Joe’s Garage is renowned for its Gorgeous George or The Local full brekkies. 

Moinho Café & Eatery is new to Five Mile featuring classic Kiwi breakfasts with the addition of Asian and Brazilian flavours or after 11.00am the traditional Vaca Atolada (beef stew) comes highly recommended. Pick up lunch or snacks for the mountain from any of the cafés or Woolworth’s supermarket with handy underground parking.

Rental Gear

Stop off at Five Mile on the way to Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Cardrona ski areas and pick up the latest season’s ski and snowboard gear from Alta or Boardertown.  The knowledgeable staff can fit customers with three levels of skis, two levels of snowboards and also have clothing and helmets to rent. The store is renowned for its premium snowboard and skateboard gear offering a ‘try before you buy’ option for some of the leading brands on the market.

Stay Warm

For essentials like gloves, beanies, winter layers and jackets stores like Mons Royale, Bivouac Outdoor, Kathmandu, Rebel Sport, Stirling Sports, The Warehouse and North Beach have everything needed at a range of prices. Mons Royale was born in the mountains surrounding Queenstown and Wānaka and produces world-renowned high-performance merino clothing and accessories.

Wind down 

There is no better way to round off a day on the ski slopes than with a float or ice bath at Five Mile’s newest health retreat O-Studio while the team at Moss Spa work their magic with an expertly-crafted treatment to leave tired and sore bodies feeling revitalised and refreshed. 

Eat Out 

Five Mile solves the cooking problem with excellent dine in or takeout options at local restaurants Tanoshi, Podium at Sudima, Joes Garage, The Crown Pub and Beer Garden, Boliwood or Domino’s Pizza.