Top New Zealand Winter Sports

Fly to a landing point high on Tasman Glacier on a helicopter tour that includes a spectacular fly-by of Mount Cook (Aoraki). A guided hike on the glacier explores remote snow fields and ice formations at roughly 4,265 ft. (1,300 mt.), where you’ll use crampons or snow shoes to cross terrain that’s otherwise only accessible with an arduous overland journey.

Enjoy the ultimate alpine adventure by going on a guided snowshoeing experience in the Remarkables Mountain Range. You won’t have to worry about buying special equipment as snowshoes, walking poles, and all technical equipment is provided. You’ll have fun and hike along picturesque areas such as Jagged Edge Ridge. Going on a guided tour is a safe and enjoyable experience, as you won’t get lost and can focus on the stunning views.

Experience the thrill of a helicopter ride and snowmobile tour on the only snowmobile wilderness tour available in New Zealand. Enjoy exclusive access to backcountry trails that can only be accessed via helicopter, ensuring that you won’t see another tourist for miles around! Your highly skilled guide will adapt the snowmobile ride to varying levels of ability, to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety.

An all-in-one experience that lets complete first-timers learn, ride, and even reach the summit on day one.

Observe more than 20 native bird species—including New Zealand’s famous kiwi—with admission to Kiwi Birdlife Park in central Queenstown. See wildlife shows, nature exhibits, and daily keeper presentations, and catch a rare sight of the flightless kiwi in a darkened enclosure that mimics a nocturnal environment. Your admission ticket is valid for the entire day so you can explore the park at your own pace.

Leave the planning and driving to a train conductor while you travel on the Northern Explorer, a long-distance scenic train service running from Auckland to Wellington. Experience the beauty and variety of New Zealand—from the farmlands of Waikato to the volcanic peaks of the Central Plateau and the sparkling Kapiti Coast—while riding a comfortable train. A great way to trade the grind of vacation travel for a bit of romance.

Explore the Tasman Glacier with Mount Cook's longest-established mountain guiding company. Our professional mountain guides have been skiing the Tasman Glacier since the early 1970s and know the glacier better than anyone else. Enjoy the breathtaking views while they safely guide you down the only glacier accessible to intermediate skiers and backcountry novices in New Zealand.

Cardrona is the biggest ski resort in New Zealand with over 615ha of skiable terrain! Ski across six different basins with wide-open slopes and explore some of New Zealand's most progressive ski and snowboard terrain. Cardrona has something for all ages and ability levels with outstanding learners facilities through to the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks and halfpipes. This lift pass and rental package is the most convenient way to hit the slopes. It includes a lift pass and skis, boots, and poles or a snowboard, boots and wrist guards. Pick up your gear and pass from one of two convenient off-mountain locations in Queenstown or Wānaka, or grab them right on the mountain! Soak in the endless alpine views at nine different cafés and restaurants across the mountain, with more choice than any other ski resort in the country.

The classic Kiwi skiing adventure! • INTRO INTO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING • A UNIQUE NZ SKIING ADVENTURE FOR A RANGE OF AGES ABILITIES • EXPLORING THE ICE CAVES/SERACS IN CANYON LANDS • BUCKET LIST ITEM • The skiing terrain is ideal for intermediate skiers, exploring the ice caves/seracs on the glacier, and with wide/open runs • Trip is open for Skiers and Boarders • Side adventures include visits to the ice caves/natural ice features during the ski down • minimum age of 10yrs, must have adult supervision and be confident skier • Ski Guide included and safety equipment such as transceivers that will begiven om the day/training before flight (customers have to bring their own skis, boots, poles and helmets). We recommend a minimum of 90mm width underfoot skis. Customers can use our skis and poles at base, however we have a limited and mixed supply, and we do not have boots here. Customers to bring their sunglasses/goggles, sunscreen, warm clothing, and gloves.

Experience Fiordland’s Kepler Track without hiking the whole 4 days on a day trip. Start with an extended scenic helicopter flight over Lake Te Anau. Land on Mt. Maury before reaching Luxmore Hut to begin your guided hike. Choose to hike up Mt. Luxmore or take an easier path down to the lake, then return to Te Anau by boat. Morning tea and lunch are included to keep you energized.

A complete, all‑mountain day with lessons, lifts, equipment, and clothing included—everything you need to progress in one package.