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6-Day Queenstown Skiing & Wine Tour

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Step into a world of adventure, excitement, and indulgence with Queenstown Slope & Vine!

Conquer the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak during the day and treat yourself to a fine Central Otago pinot noir by the fire in the evening. Explore the stunning wineries of Gibbston Valley and indulge in exquisite local cuisine. When you’re feeling brave, get your adrenaline pumping by jumping off a bridge or out of a plane! Get ready for an unforgettable experience you won’t soon forget. Enjoy your change to ski or snowboard the best mountains in New Zealand.

This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and world-class Snow spots. This tour is best enjoyed with a private guide, so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience without worrying about winter driving. If you have extra time, we can easily extend your trip to include more incredible destinations. Let us craft the journey of your dreams!

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The activities listed above are just a glimpse of what’s possible! We pride ourselves on creating bespoke experiences tailored to your interests and desires. If you have specific activities or destinations in mind, let us know, and we’ll craft a personalised itinerary just for you. Every journey is unique, and we’re here to make yours perfect. Dream big – your adventure is waiting to be customised!
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Mountains covered in snow in Queenstown overlooking a lake

Your 6-day road trip itinerary

6-day journey exploring x key destinations across New Zealand's diverse landscapes.
  1. DAY 1
    1. Queenstown Arrival
  2. DAY 2
    1. Queenstown Snowmobile Experience + Lunch at Mora
  3. DAY 3
    1. Dart River Jet Boat & Funyaks Experience + Onsen Bathing
  4. DAY 4
    1. Ski/Snowboard The Remarkables
  5. DAY 5
    1. Queenstown Wine Sampler Tour + Dinner at Rātā
  6. DAY 6
    1. Queenstown Departure Day
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 1
Queenstown Arrival

YOUR DAY

Guided: Upon arrival, a shuttle driver will be waiting for you as you clear customs. This driver will will take you to your accommodation. The day and night are free to spend at your leisure and your guide will meet you tomorrow morning.

Self Drive: Upon arrival you will collect your rental vehicle within the airport terminal and make your way to your accommodation where the day and night are free to spend at your leisure and prepare for the adventure ahead.

 

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DAY 2
Queenstown Snowmobile Experience + Lunch at Mora

YOUR DAY

Today you will enjoy a scenic helicopter flight and snowmobile experience, 6,000ft above sea level (drive your own snowmobile).

If you’ve always wanted to try snowmobiling, then Queenstown Snowmobiles is for you. It is the ultimate adventure on snow: action-packed and adrenaline-pumping with the added bonus of stunning scenery and amazing views for the duration of the entire trip!

Following this, you’ll enjoy lunch at one of The Road Trip’s favourite winery restaurants, Mora.

The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish in Queenstown.

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DAY 3
Dart River Jet Boat & Funyaks Experience + Onsen Bathing

YOUR DAY

Today you will drive out to the head of Lake Wakatipu and experience the breath-taking scenery of the Glenorchy area. Surrounded by magnificent snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, ancient beech forests and at the edge of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland national parks, the frontier town of Glenorchy has provided the backdrop for many films, including The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Enjoy a funyaks experience which combines the thrill of a wilderness jet boat ride, and allows you to get even closer to the untouched wilderness with an unforgettable float downstream on an inflatable canoe (Funyaks!). Explore the dramatic landscape of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Area – an untouched natural wonderland – with its pristine waters, hidden side streams and the ancient Rockburn chasm.

This evening you will enjoy a vathing experience at Onsen Queenstown. A unique kiwi twist on a Japanese tradition, their exclusive use pools are filled with pure water from the surrounding mountains which is heated to approx. 38.3 degrees. All guests receive a complimentary drink and snack to enjoy during their rejuvenating soak.

 

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DAY 4
Ski/Snowboard The Remarkables

YOUR DAY

47km, 1 hour 15 minutes driving return

This morning you will head to the top of the Remarkables to hit the slopes. The Remarkables are a superb place to test out the New Zealand conditions. This world-class ski field really lives up to its name! There are breathtaking views to be admired, both from the slopes and from look out spots on the drive, featuring 360-degree views of Queenstown and the lake below and also many sites used in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The Remarkables features a fantastic network of progressive terrain parks with wide, gentle slopes for beginners of all ages and big mountain steeps for the experts in the family. This field also boasts purpose built snow tubing lanes. After a fantastic day skiing we will head back down to Queenstown where there is the opportunity to dine in one of Queenstown’s many fine lakefront establishments. Your ski package today includes lift passes & recreational skis/snowboard + boot & pole hire (Helmets additional. Goggles and gloves cannot be hired, only purchased).

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DAY 5
Queenstown Wine Sampler Tour + Dinner at Rātā

YOUR DAY

Did someone say Queenstown wine tour? It’s time to pinot! Travel in premium Mercedes vehicles visiting four of Central Otago’s finest and off the beaten track cellar doors, including a visit to New Zealand’s famous Gibbston Valley underground wine cave. Look, smell and taste over 18 spectacular cool-climate wines and enjoy an optional scrumptious lunch (additional cost ordered on the day) whilst your charismatic wine guide and knowledgeable cellar staff educate and amuse you with local winemaking facts and stories.

Tonight you will enjoy a dining experience at Rātā. Rātā creates genuine dining experiences featuring well balanced and inspired New Zealand cuisine, coupled with generous service delivered by our skilful team. Rātā is delicious, inventive, generous & adventurous, so good our guests make it their go to when in Queenstown.

 

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DAY 6
Queenstown Departure Day

Today you will transfer to Queenstown Airport for your further travel arrangements. We trust you’ve had a wonderful time here in New Zealand!

Onward flight is not included.

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What’s included?
Your choice of accommodation. Silver (4 star), gold (5 star) or platinum (luxury lodge) options available
Most breakfasts, select lunches and dinners
A choice of self-drive and privately guided transport
In-depth and detailed custom travel guide
Listed activities (the list is fully customisable)
Full insurance coverage on rented vehicles
Overnight parking where necessary
Custom tour creation with one of our travel experts
What’s not included?
Return international flights
Personal travel insurance
Some lunches and dinners
Individual shopping and souvenirs
Extra, optional activities

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Safe, crowd-free, intimate exploration
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Let me show you all that Queenstown has to offer with a wonderful mix of fun in the snow, adventure and fine wines. Let me guide you around the region, allowing you to experience all that Queenstown is famous for!
Alex
General Manager

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Our trip was amazing, everything happened just as it was supposed to! I really appreciate Yamila’s efforts to plan our trip just as we asked, everything was well organized. From our transportation arrangements to our private guide Glenn who took us to the Blue mountains, the personnel were excellent. We packed a lot in 3 days each Sydney and Ayers Rock.
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Mar 2025
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Dear Yamila & The Road Trip Team Thank you for your making my Sydney-Gold Coast Road Trip a smooth one. I would say there wasn't any hiccup along the trip. Everything well taken care of; from airport transfer to hotel bookings to rental car and some tour bookings. My family really enjoyed the holiday. What I really love was the freedom to drive anywhere with recommendations to go. It was very comprehensive. My kids loved the hotels you booked for us, especially the Anchorage and Pepper Soul! You made our maiden road drive in Australia to a new level. It is definitely an memorable experience. We are already thinking of another road trip in Australia! Thank you once again!
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Jun 2024
21-Day Australia Trip
21-day Australia trip was fabulous. We didn't want to drive the Australian roads, so The Road Trip organized all of the hotels, transportation and guided tours. The Road Trip team, especially Yamila, had everything planned and they even helped make changes as new opportunities came up. The trip itinerary appealed to everyone as there was the perfect combination of beach, sightseeing, tours, downtime, and outdoor activities. Our favorites included: penguin parade, full-day snorkel tour, night walk tour in the rainforest, and the canyon hike through the Blue Mountain National Park. All six of us agreed that we couldn't have seen or done as much as we did if it wasn't for The Road Trip team. We will be contacting you again for our next trip!
Linda E
Mar 2024
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I want to thank Road Trip Australia for planning and coordinating such a great itinerary. I wouldn’t have known where to start doing it on my own. They made it easy. The packet they provided was full of good information and allowed me to maximize the time that I had to tour. I definitely recommend them to plan your trip.
Elizabeth B
Nov 2020
21 Day Self Driving/Guided Australian Holiday
The Road Trip put together our recently completed self-driving tour of Australia. They were easy to work with and did an outstanding job of arranging our accommodations and travel in country (both driving and flying). We started in Melbourne with an excellent tour of the central city. We then heading over to the Yarra Valley for two nights. It’s an area known for its vineyards and wine making. Then it was off to the Great Ocean Road for two days of beautiful beaches and great stops recommended by The Road Trip. We spent two days in charming Port Fairy at a great boutique hotel. Then it was back to Melbourne to head to Sydney. Some weather issues prevented us from traveling as planned but we did spend a day and a half in Sydney with the highlight being a climb to the top of the Harbor Bridge. After Sydney we spent two days in the Blue Mountains. Our plans were limited by the recent fires which was disappointing. We spent one day in the Hunter Valley and if you are into wine another day would be appropriate. Then back to Sydney to fly up to the Great Barrier Reef. The rainforests and reef were magical. Wavelength did a great job with the reef snorkeling tour. It was then back to Melbourne for the Australian Open which was a blast. Then finally a trip to Phillip Island to watch the penguins come back to their burrows after a busy day in the sea. Overall a memorable trip and it was logistically very easy with The Road Trip.
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Feb 2020