What to do and see in Otago Region, South Island: The Best Ski & Snow Tours

May 6, 2022 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Otago Region, New Zealand including Guided Walks New Zealand, Southern Lakes Heliski, Adventure Junkies, Wanaka Ski Concierge, Browns Ski Shop, Queenstown Snowmobiles, Heli Glenorchy, Explore Wanaka, SnowMoto New Zealand, Snow Rental.
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1. Guided Walks New Zealand

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5.0 based on 450 reviews

Guided Walks New Zealand

"EVERY STEP A STORY....” It’s our privilege to take you into some of the most beautiful and spectacular areas in the Queenstown and Fiordland region to experience everything from glacial valleys and majestic mountains to beautiful lakes and pristine rainforest. Our friendly, knowledgeable local guides ensure you have the time to enjoy the whole experience nature has provided. We’ve chosen our range of walks for their natural history, scenic beauty, remote locations and varied terrain. We’re proud of our company's reputation for providing friendly, informative and personalised guided walks for small groups, and working to make Guided Walks NZ the most memorable part of your New Zealand experience. Why choose Guided Walks NZ? The answer’s simple – we’re the only guiding company permitted to walk "off track" in the National Park. This means we avoid the crowds and experience a true 'wilderness' walk, letting you see and touch the real New Zealand. Guided Walks since 1868

2. Southern Lakes Heliski

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5.0 based on 223 reviews

Southern Lakes Heliski

With over 32 years experience in the New Zealand Heli-skiing industry, Southern Lakes Heliski is your premium heliskiing and heliboarding provider in the Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes region of New Zealand.With access to 17 different mountain ranges and over 800 runs, ski or snowboard the best-untracked powder with our highly experienced guides, certified under the NZMGA training program. Southern Lakes Heliski offers a variety of packages, ranging, from 4, 6, 8 and 10 runs daily, an option for private charters, and now multi-day heli-ski packages.

3. Adventure Junkies

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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Adventure Junkies

Adventure Junkies deliver 1-10 day guided adventure and adrenalin tours on the South Island of New Zealand. Our small group tour products cater to both extreme sports enthusiasts and families looking for softer adventure experiences. Experience safe, fun and professional tours with the adventure specialists since 2005.

4. Wanaka Ski Concierge

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Wanaka Ski Concierge

Wanaka Ski Concierge offers Private Ski Transport and Ski Packages. We make planning and being on your ski holiday hassle-free and enjoyable.

5. Browns Ski Shop

39 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 3-442 4005 [email protected] http://www.brownsnz.com
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5.0 based on 198 reviews

Browns Ski Shop

Riding is our passion. It drives us. First tracks. The perfect run. For all of us at Browns Ski Shop it’s a spiritual feeling. Everything we do is driven by our love of riding – to search out the best from around the world so that we can offer you the best to share in our passion. We know that renting ski and snowboard gear is not necessarily your favourite part of a winter holiday. But for us this is where the FUN begins. We try & make the rental process as easy as possible. Everything we do is driven by our love of skiing & riding & we want to help you get the same BUZZ, whether it's your first time on snow or whether you're a Masters Racer. We want to help you have the BEST winter holiday EVER.

Reviewed By Axle_Twix - Upper Hutt, New Zealand

3 pairs of boots and 2 kids snow suits cost $70 for the days hire. Was well worth it as it kept the boys warm which made for a nicer snow/mountain visit. Great patient staff who bent over backwards to help.

6. Queenstown Snowmobiles

35a Lucas Place Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 3-442 3016 [email protected] http://www.queenstownsnowmobiles.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Queenstown Snowmobiles

Queenstown Snowmobiles offers the only wilderness snowmobiling experience in New Zealand combining a scenic flight and fun snowmobiling on the Garvie Mountain Range! Always wanted to try snowmobiling? Well now you can! Join us for the ultimate winter experience – snowmobiling is one of the most adrenaline-pumping, action-packed winter adventures… with the added bonus of stunning scenery & views for the duration of the entire trip! We have exclusive access to trails & back country riding, by way of helicopter only, with breath taking views across to Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring and down to Stewart Island on a clear day. Enjoy your snowmobiling experience with up to five other guests (total of six per trip). This trip is weather and snow dependent but generally run from late June to early September. There are up to three departures daily.

Reviewed By Karentobeck

As non skiers we were keen to experience the snow and found this trip online. It was the ultimate thrill and a big highlight of our three week trip around the South Island. Absolutely stunning scenery, fantastic staff, easy to use machines (even for us in our sixties) and just an incredible thrill from start to finish. Absolutely loved it.

7. Heli Glenorchy

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5.0 based on 527 reviews

Heli Glenorchy

Let us show you this beautiful part of our world from a perspective like no other...Heli Glenorchy is a locally owned and operated helicopter company, offering spectacular scenic and commercial flights from Glenorchy, gateway to Paradise and on the doorstep to the Southern Alps, Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. The spectacular 40 minute drive from downtown Queenstown to Glenorchy is rated as one of New Zealand’s Top 10 scenic drives, and a must-do for visitors to the region. It is the location for numerous films scenes, including the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy, Wolverine and Mission Impossible 6 movies. We recognise that for many of our visitors flying into the untouched beauty of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We keep our fleet small, the experience personal, our operation safe, and we deliver that once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

8. Explore Wanaka

Reid ave, Wanaka 9383 New Zealand +64 21 442 309 [email protected] http://www.explorewanaka.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Explore Wanaka

Explore Wanaka specialise in snow tours and golf tours in the beautiful Wanaka area our tours are guided by passionate Wanaka locals creating truely unique experiences. We have package tours with all transport,accommodation,lift passes or green fees plus your guide, or custom tours. We can arrange everything you need for a stress free snow or golfing holiday in this spectacular part of the world.

Reviewed By Riklove72 - Sydney, Australia

Will is a total legend and dialled us into all the epic courses and best places to see around Queenstown and Wanaka. Nothing was a problem, he had a full schedule sorted, and the trip was epic! The guy can hit a ball too... We'll be back again and again. Richie L

9. SnowMoto New Zealand

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

SnowMoto New Zealand

New Zealand's Premier Snow Bike Freeride Adventure Tours! We are based in Cromwell, Otago, NZ - Snow bike tours: $699 pp - Full Day Tour $599 pp - Half Day Tour $1699 pp - Overnight Expedition (includes 2 days riding, meals and accom) -We help with transport from Frankton / Cromwell -We have rental safety gear to kit you out! -Some motorcycle experience is required.

10. Snow Rental

39 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand +64 3-442 4187 [email protected] http://www.snowrental.co.nz
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4.0 based on 24 reviews

Snow Rental

Snow Rental is Queenstown’s ski and snowboard hire specialists. We are all about providing excellent equipment and service at a great price. All of our equipment is purchased specifically for New Zealand mountain conditions which are unique to the rest of the world. We don’t believe that ‘one size fits all’, so we offer three different levels of equipment to suit all budgets, abilities and riding styles. We also have helmets, goggles, ski clothing, gloves, socks and sunscreen - we’ve got you covered, literally! We use customised rental software to set up ski bindings. This ensures a safer, more enjoyable experience on the mountain as setup is personalised to you and based on a combination of factors. We offer flexible hire, so you can take days off during your hire period or swap between skis and snowboards. Advice on local resorts thrown in for free and if you want to pre-purchase lift tickets or need transport to the ski fields, we can help you with that too.

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