Queenstown · WINTER ACTIVITIES
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These are the 6 best winter activities around Queenstown, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and who it suits. Start at number one; it earns the top spot.
Queenstown Ice Bar for 1 hour: entry, warm gear, and a cocktail or mocktail served in crystal-clear ice glasses.
“We had a great time. An experience you won't regret. A must do in Queenstown.”
Helicopter over Queenstown plus an alpine snow landing. A 45-minute flight, photo stops, snow play, and pickup from select hotels.
“Best part of the trip. Superb professionalism and safety. Fun to the supreme. A must do while in Queenstown. See sights that you can only imagine.”
30-minute Queenstown helicopter with an alpine snow landing. Epic views over Lake Whakatipu, smooth pilots, winter photos. $269.
“the trip was educational and fun. Craig knew alot about the area which he shared with us. such a great pilot, the trip was super smooth and wet had plenty of time on the snow landing to enjoy.”
Tandem paraglide off Coronet Peak (5,400 ft) in winter, with smooth Queenstown pickup, a short gear walk, and a 15–20 minute flight.
“Everything went like clockwork. My driver was super nice and my flight attendant was awesome It was an unforgettable experience.”
Shuffle onto a shuttle from central Queenstown for 1.5 hours of snow play at Coronet Peak, with sled and lift add-ons.
“The tour was good. Meeting point was incorrectly mentioned. Mentioned meeting point, No 43 Lichfield Street is far away from the real meeting point. Please correct the address of the meeting point.”
Fly Glenorchy’s winter scenery from above, then step onto a snow peak for a 10-minute alpine landing with big views.
“Amazing , Matt was great, very knowledgable, in terms of geology and local history. Very smooth flying and landing . Thank you Matt 🤲🏾”
