7-Day Queenstown Winter Holiday
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Known as New Zealand's 'Adventure Capital', Queenstown is the place for the perfect winter holiday. Whilst it is a huge part of the draw to this pretty town surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Queenstown offers more than abundant skiing and snowboarding opportunities and on this seven-day trip, you'll discover all that and more!
After each action-packed day, you’ll also find a superb variety of cafes and restaurants to relax and refuel at. If you choose to take a break from skiing, the Gibbston Valley wineries may call your name for a day of wine tasting. Perhaps, you may want to explore the historic town of Macetown or make a trip to the nearby Glenorchy, the gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park.
Whatever you choose to do on your one week in Queenstown, you'll never be lost for something to do or see!
After each action-packed day, you’ll also find a superb variety of cafes and restaurants to relax and refuel at. If you choose to take a break from skiing, the Gibbston Valley wineries may call your name for a day of wine tasting. Perhaps, you may want to explore the historic town of Macetown or make a trip to the nearby Glenorchy, the gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park.
Whatever you choose to do on your one week in Queenstown, you'll never be lost for something to do or see!
Itinerary
Day 1
One week In Queenstown, the Adventure Capital!
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Today your one week in Queenstown trip begins! After picking up your rental car, you'll head to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination, there’s also the spectacular scenery, amazing adventures & activities to keep you entertained when you’re not on the slopes. Today, it is advised that you visit the Snow Centre to collect your MyPass card, saving you lots of time for the next few days with queue jumps
Accommodation
Garden Court Suites & Apartments★4 star
Activities
QueenstownOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Queenstown Airport to Queenstown
Destinations
Queenstown
Notes
Today, it is recommended that you visit the Snow Centre located on the ground floor of the Station Building at 9 Duke St and collect your MyPass card. This will save you lots of time tomorrow as you’ll avoid the morning queues and can head straight to the mountain with more time to ski and ride. When you visit the Snow Centre, please take your itinerary with you as the Snow Centre staff will need the reference number off this. You will need to pay a $5 refundable deposit for each MyPass card and each person in your group receives their own card. All your lift passes, rental equipment, lessons, shuttle transfers and more will be loaded onto your card. If you’re taking the Snowline Hotel Pick-up shuttle to the mountain tomorrow you can also book this at the Snow Centre.
Day 2
Enjoy Your First Day on the Mountain
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With your Queenstown Superpass, the most flexible lift pass in the Southern Lakes, in tow you'll be able to hit the slopes today. The pass gives you access to ski and ride Queenstown’s closest mountains – Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Get more choice, more fun and more snow time with your Queenstown Superpass and make the most of your New Zealand holiday! Whether you're an experienced skier or just starting out, there's a slope for you!
Accommodation
Garden Court Suites & Apartments★4 star
Activities
The Remarkables Ski Area
Transportations
Rental Car from Queenstown to The Remarkables Ski Area
Rental Car from The Remarkables Ski Area to Queenstown
Destinations
Queenstown
Gibbston
Notes
The Queenstown Superpass is the most flexible lift pass in the Southern Lakes, giving you access to ski and ride Queenstown’s closest mountains – Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Get more choice, more fun and more snow time with your Queenstown Superpass and make the most of your New Zealand holiday! You can choose between a 2-day, 3-day or 5-day pass depending on how often you plan to be hitting the slopes during your trip!
Day 3
More Skiing or Snowboarding Fun or Try the Thrilling Shotover Jet Boat Ride
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With another day of Queenstown Superpass fun, you'll be in heaven. You can decide on the day whether you're skiing The Remarkables or Coronet Peak or maybe you fancy a spot of evening skiing at Coronet Peak. With so much flexibility and freedom, you'll have an awesome time no matter the weather. And if you find that your legs aren't going to hold up to 3rd day of skiing, you can swap a Superpass day for credit towards thrilling off-mountain activities, just as a Shotover jetboat ride!
Accommodation
Garden Court Suites & Apartments★4 star
Activities
Coronet Peak Ski Field
Jet Boating on the Shotover RiverOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Queenstown to Coronet Peak Ski Area
Rental Car from Coronet Peak Ski Area to Queenstown
Destinations
Queenstown
Coronet Peak
Day 4
Optional Adventures on the Snow or 4WD Adventure
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Today, you'll have the choice to hit the slopes again with your Queenstown Superpass, giving you access to ski and ride Queenstown’s closest mountains – Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Alternatively, you can give you legs a rest and head out on a 4WD adventure with Nomad Safaris Macetown for some exhilarating off-road driving, travelling rugged roads and discovering the gold rush history of the region.
Accommodation
Garden Court Suites & Apartments★4 star
Activities
The Remarkables Ski AreaOptional Activity
Rugged 4WD Adventure to Historic MacetownOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Queenstown to The Remarkables Ski Area
Rental Car from The Remarkables Ski Area to Queenstown
Destinations
Queenstown
Gibbston
Macetown
Day 5
Explore Queenstown or Scenic Journey to Milford Sound
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Although celebrated as New Zealand's ‘adventure capital’, Queenstown offers far more than a fast-paced action-packed holiday. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic and scenic wonders. Taste wines in the Gibbston Valley, browse the shops or take a four-wheel-drive trip to Macetown. You can also take a break from skiing and discover one of the most beautiful cruises in the world, the pristine wilderness of Milford Sound.
Accommodation
Garden Court Suites & Apartments★4 star
Activities
Explore Queenstown & Its SurroundsOptional Activity
Milford Sound Nature CruiseOptional Activity
Destinations
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Day 6
Hit the Slopes or Wind Down With a Wine Tour or Dinner on Bob's Peak
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Today, you have a number of options to keep you entertained if you do not wish to ski. One is to head to the village of Glenorchy, the gateway to the amazing wilderness of Mt Aspiring National Park, the location for many Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton movie scenes. Alternatively, you can explore the Gibbston Valley, a premier boutique wine growing region right on Queenstown’s doorstep. To explore Gibbston Valley you can self-drive or ride a bike around the wineries.
Accommodation
Garden Court Suites & Apartments★4 star
Activities
GlenorchyOptional Activity
Explore the Wineries and Vineyards of Gibbston ValleyOptional Activity
Restaurants
Stratosfare RestaurantOptional Activity
Destinations
Queenstown
Glenorchy
Gibbston
Day 7
Goodbye Queenstown!
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Today, your one week in Queenstown comes to an end! If time allows, you could sneak in a few more Queenstown sights in or maybe take an early morning ride on the Skyline gondola before returning your rental car to the airport and catching your flight home.
Transportations
Rental Car from Queenstown to Queenstown Airport
Destinations
Queenstown
Included in Price
- 6 nights accommodation
- 2 activities
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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