Top 4 Queenstown snow activities for non-skiers
Top 4 Queenstown snow activities for non-skiers
In winter, Queenstown is famous as an epic skiing and snowboarding destination. Visiting a local ski field, such as Coronet Peak, is a fantastic way to hit the slopes and experience the Queenstown snow. But if you’re a non-skier staying in Queenstown, you might be wondering how you can get amongst the white stuff as well. Discover four must-do snow activities in Queenstown below, each highly recommended by the local experts at Everything Queenstown.
If you’re into adventure, this is the tour for you! Snowmobiling is a half day excursion into Queenstown’s snow capped mountains, promising pristine snow, spectacular views and heaps of fun.
The day starts with a scenic helicopter flight out to the Garvie Mountain Range, where your snowmobiling journey awaits. You will then spend 1.5 hours discovering the thrills of riding a snowmobile through powdery snow with a qualified guide. A completely unique experience in New Zealand!
2. Helicopter Flight & Glacier Landing
The snow is never too far away in Queenstown, especially by helicopter! There are several fantastic helicopter flights from Queenstown with alpine landings, and in the winter months this usually means a mountain covered in snow. To guarantee enough snow to build a snowman, we recommend choosing the Southern Glacier Experience.
This helicopter tour takes you across Lake Wakatipu and into the largest mountain range in the South Island, the Southern Alps. Upon landing, you’ll find yourself stepping out of the helicopter and into a magical winter wonderland. Truly one of the best Queenstown snow activities out there.
Snowshoeing is the perfect adventure for anyone who enjoys day hikes and escaping into New Zealand’s backcountry. This half day guided tour takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the Queenstown ski fields and into the wilderness of The Remarkables Range.
With the help of your snowshoes, you can explore what is usually inaccessible Queenstown scenery without sinking waist-deep in snow! The tour departs from Basecamp Adventures in Frankton (a short 10 minute drive from Queenstown), or if you are staying in Queenstown you can add on accommodation transfers.
A heli hike is one of the top bucket list activities in New Zealand, but did you know you can do it from Queenstown? By combining a scenic flight, helicopter flight and experienced guides all in one day, a heli hike makes for an unforgettable Queenstown snow adventure. Jump on board a fixed wing plane in Queenstown for a scenic flight to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, home to the highest mountains in New Zealand.
Once there, you will change onto a thrilling helicopter flight which takes you over the Tasman Glacier (the longest glacier in the Southern Hemisphere) and lands at the beginning of the heli hike. Spend two hours surrounded by awe inspiring glacial ice formations, before heading back to Queenstown by return flight.
Prefer to admire the snow from a distance? There are so many fun activities in Queenstown where you can stay warm and dry this winter. One Queenstown favourite has to be the TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak farm for family fun, farm tours and dining experiences. Or why not try a Twilight Wine & Craft Beer tour, Lord of the Rings excursion or Milford Sound adventure?
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