Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure
About this tour
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.
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Highlights
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- ✓anding and/or facility fees
- ✓Small-group tour with professional guide
- ✓Local taxes
- ✓Use of snowmobile and safety equipment
Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- ✓ anding and/or facility fees
- ✓ Small-group tour with professional guide
- ✓ Local taxes
- ✓ Use of snowmobile and safety equipment
Not included
- ✕ Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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Helicopter tours in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown sits at the center of some of New Zealand's most dramatic alpine scenery, and it's one of the few places in the world where a helicopter tour can include an actual snow landing on a mountain peak.
When's the best time to fly?
Winter (June to August) is prime time for snow-landing tours; summer (December to February) trades the snow for longer days and clear views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps without needing cold-weather gear.
What should I bring?
Warm layers at any time of year, since it's cold at altitude even when Queenstown itself is mild, plus sunglasses for glare off the snow or lake.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Queenstown have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Compare tours in Queenstown, New Zealand
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling AdventureThis tour | Duration varies | 5.0 (23) | N/A | Check price | |
| Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown | 4 hrs | 4.9 (204) | N/A | From $985.42 | View → |
| 2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201 | 2 hrs | 5.0 (69) | Yes | From $922.95 | View → |
| 25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown | 25 min | 5.0 (126) | N/A | From $244.23 | View → |
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