Embrace your inner child and join an easy guided snowshoe walk into the snow gully's of Queenstown. View incredible scenery of the snowcapped mountains at The Remarkables and have fun playing in the snow! This guided snowshoe walk is a four hour experience that gives you a taste of snow play with Queenstown transportation, refreshments and snow gear all included! You will have two hours on the snow to build a snowman, igloo or join snow caving, send your children snow sledding or simply take a moment to admire the breathtaking views. This is a perfect half day tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels with a complimentary morning or afternoon tea provided. Guided snowshoeing walks operate daily between June to October at 8am and 1.30pm with return transfers from Queenstown hotels included! Book your spot on this Queenstown snow walk online here!
Inclusions
- A four-hour snowshoeing experience with transportation from Queenstown on either the Remarkables
- Create your own walking track within a snowy gully without sinking up to your waist in snow
- Help build a snowman, igloo or join in with snow caving
- Children’s sledding
- Admire the million dollar views
- All transport to and from your Queenstown hotel
- Waterproof Snow boots, over pants, jacket and gloves
- Adjustable walking poles
- Hot drinks and snacks
- Friendly, knowledgeable and cheerful local guides
- Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history, geology and snow
- Guests can request which mountain to visit, however, the Remarkables ski field is most common
Seasons
- Winter departures only from 1st June to 31st October, depending on snowfall
Time
Duration
- Approximately two hours on the snow, please allow 4 hours return to Queenstown
Location
- Pick up from selected Queenstown hotels
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you do not require a hotel pick up
If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour. Tour departure point is listed above and on your confirmation tour voucher
What To Bring
- Sturdy walking boots (boots are available for loan)
- Warm thick socks
- Thermal under layers (wool or polypropylene is best)
- Warm mid layers (avoid cotton and denim)
- Sunglasses (essential to avoid snow blindness)
- Sunscreen (important as our sun is very harsh)
- Camera
- Water bottle
- A small backpack is useful if you have one
Additional Information
- The location of each trip is decided on the day depending on the group size and snow conditions
- Guests can have an input about which area they would like to visit. The Remarkables ski field is most common, however, Coronet Peak is also visited
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
