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Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure

Offered by Queenstown Snowmobiles

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$1,245.00 per person

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Booking handled by our partner, Viator

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Guided heli-snowmobiling trip in New Zealand with a helicopter flight to the remote Garvie Plateau, then a small-group snowmobile ride in the Garvie Range.

Tour Overview

This guided heli-snowmobiling trip combines a scenic helicopter flight with time on your own snowmobile in the remote Garvie Plateau. It is New Zealand’s only heli-snowmobiling experience, with access to this exclusive area available only by helicopter.

After landing in the Garvie Range, you will head out across undulating backcountry terrain on a fully guided ride. The setting is open, alpine, and far from the usual access routes, giving this tour a strong sense of remoteness from the moment you arrive. The route focuses on exploring snow-covered trails and the natural contours of the plateau, with wide views across the surrounding landscape.

Group sizes are kept small, with no more than six guests on each trip, which allows for a more personal pace on the snow. All tours are led by qualified guides, so expectations are clear from start to finish and support is on hand throughout the ride.

If you are looking for a snow experience that goes beyond the road-accessed areas around Queenstown, this trip offers a rare way to reach and explore the Garvie Plateau and Garvie Range by air and by snowmobile.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Small-group tour with professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Use of snowmobile and safety equipment

Not Included:

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What To Expect

For the ultimate experience in the snow – New Zealand’s only heli-snowmobiling experience. Traverse the remote, undulating Garvie Plateau on your very own snowmobile for this fully guided trip. Access to this exclusive location is only available by scenic helicopter flight.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

We offer a courtesy pick up service from central Queenstown and Queenstown accommodation bringing you to our helicopter base to fly to the start of your snowmobiles trip. There is also free parking at our helicopter base if you are self driving.

Or Meet At Meeting point

35 Lucas Place

35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Meet at our helicopter base (Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters) so you can fly to your snowmobile remote location.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

• Warm clothing and Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Minimum age is 4 years • Children aged 4 - 16 years old travel as a pillion passengers with accompanying adult All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.