Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure
Overview
New Zealand's only heli-snowmobiling adventure.
This adventure occurs on the Garvie Range, which is exclusive to Queenstown Snowmobiles. Access is only by helicopter.
Explore the pristine backcountry trails. Fantastic scenery and panoramic photo opportunities.
No more than six guest on each trip!
Our tours are all professionally guided by qualified guides.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Landing and facility fees
- Local taxes
- Use of snowmobile and safety equipment
- Small-group tour with professional guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
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.
35 Lucas Place
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure?
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Activity code: C-38459P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).
- Landing and facility fees.
- Local taxes.
- Use of snowmobile and safety equipment.
- Small-group tour with professional guide.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Landing and facility fees
- Local taxes
- Use of snowmobile and safety equipment
- Small-group tour with professional guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
