winter activities

queenstown’s winter playground awaits 

Discover the winter wonders of Queenstown with thrilling adventures and serene escapes. Conquer the slopes at Cardrona and Treble Cone, where alpine vistas provide the perfect backdrop for skiing and snowboarding. Take winter to new heights with heli-skiing or heli-boarding, accessing untouched powder on remote peaks via helicopter. Soar above the snow-covered landscapes with scenic heli flights, revealing the breathtaking beauty of Queenstown’s winter. After the adrenaline, find tranquility at the Onsen Hot Pools, where luxurious relaxation unfolds against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and the Shotover River. In Queenstown, winter unveils a diverse tapestry of experiences, blending adventure and serenity in this alpine paradise.

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Harris Mountain Heli-ski
Classic Four Runs
Heli-skiing/ boarding

  • Heli Ski Experience
  • Fully qualified guide
  • Alpine buffet lunch
  • Suitable for guests of all abilities
  • Add extra runs
  • Board or Ski

Cardrona Alpine Resort
Lift Pass and
Rentals Packages

  • Skiing or snowboarding at Cardrona
  • Change equipment any time throughout the day
  • Save carrying lots of gear up and down the mountain
  • Bundle and save
  • All equipment is freshly tuned and ready to go
  • Storage available on the mountain for consecutive rentals

Cardrona Apline Resort
Cardrona Full Day
Lift Pass Only

  • Make use of the full day lift pass & enjoy the ride
  • Perfect place to capture numerous photo opportunities
  • Embrace the glorious views of the Southern Alps
  • One of a kind activity in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Choose from a variety of tracks to ride and walk down
  • Fun for all ages, no experience necessary

Cardrona Alpine Resort
First Timer Ski or
Snowboard Package

  • Full day learner lift pass
  • 2 x 2 hour lessons
  • 1 uplift on McDougall’s Chondola
  • Covered learners conveyor
  • Gondola ride to the top of the mountain
  • Easy green runs from the top of the mountain

Cardrona Alpine Resort
Sightseeing Pass
One Chondola Ride Only

  • New Zealand’s most progressive terrain
  • The chondola is suitable for people of all ages
  • Venture to the Pow or take a seat on the Alpine Swing
  • Embrace the glorious views of the Southern Alps
  • Travel up the mountain on the Mc Dougall’s Chondola
  • Perfect place to capture numerous photo opportunities

Treble Cone Alpine Resort
Treble Cone
Full Day Lift Pass Only

  • Make use of the full day lift pass & enjoy the ride
  • Embrace the glorious views of the Southern Alps
  • Treble Cone is the home of skiing in Wanaka
  • Choose from a variety of tracks to ride
  • Experience the largest ski area in the South Island
  • Famed for its challenging steeps & legendary off-piste terrain

Onsen Hot Pools
Indoor or Outdoors Onsen
Hotpool 1hr Session

  • Shuttle service from Central Queenstown
  • Lush scenic views of the Shotover River
  • Lanterns light up the pools after 5pm
  • Choice of indoor or outdoor pools
  • Relax and rejuvenate in a exclusive pool
  • Pools able to fit up to 4 adults