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Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure
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Reviewed 19 July 2018

We are a family of 4. There is not much we 'haven't' done in Queenstown so I was keen to give this a go. Don't be put off by the price & I'll explain...... We have helicoptered many many times around parts of the world; so I understand the $ per hour cost for these fab machines to keep running. Firstly, the chopper ride there and back is unbelievably beautiful and a decent 15 minutes each way. So, stunning chopper ride tick!. Then add to this the experience of snowmobiling in an intimate number (max 6) you have absolutely everything you could ever want. Luke was our Pilot and Mush was our guide (both amazing) and the entire operation is sharply run. Once you land on top of the station, everything you could possibly need is on site in a hut set up. All the gear, helmets, even gloves and high end snowsuits that will keep you warm. The snowmobiling was fantastic and the guide was happy to go full on fast or slower depending on our limits. I think could ever wish to land on another planet this would be it. We were literally the ONLY people there. High elevation and stunning views the whole time. I'm an oldie, son is 17, niece 19 and my daughter is 13. This adventure suited all of us. My daughter was taken by our guide on the back of her snowmobile & she had an absolute blast. It was so great I wanted to do it again the next day but time didn't allow it. If you want to chopper around QT and add something extra I cannot recommend this activity enough. You will get a huge bang for your buck. Thank you everyone that helped on the day - even Maddie in reservations again was fabulous.

Date of experience: July 2018
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Public Relations Manager at Queenstown Snowmobiles, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2018

Kia ora

Wow!! We really appreciate such an extensive review. Thanks so much. So pleased you enjoyed being up in our pristine alpine area, the mobiles and of course the views.

Many thanks on behalf of Luke and Maddie.

Kind regards
Trish

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Reviewed 19 July 2018 via mobile

My hubby & I went up in a helicopter to snowmobile around the top of a mountain with this company. Mosh (Leslie) was our guide. Such a thrilling adventure morning. They arranged hotel pick up/drop off for us. Incredible helicopter ride and then snowmobiling in fresh powder. Unreal! Would highly recommend this if it’s in your budget. It was probably one of the most awesome activities I’ve done on a holiday. The area where you snow mobile is so remote, it’s a conservation area so I think this company is the only one allowed up there. The world is so surreal up there in the snow. Out of this world adventure. My hubby is a thrill seeker and I’m not really but we both could do it, you snow mobile at your own pace and it was incredible.

Date of experience: July 2018
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Public Relations Manager at Queenstown Snowmobiles, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2018

Kia ora mammacroft

Thanks so much for taking the time to write such an extensive review. Yes you are right - we're the only activity on the plateau.

So pleased you had a great time. It certainly is an awesome experience.

Thanks again.

Trish

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Reviewed 7 August 2017

This is Just amazing experience! One of the best things you can do in Queenstown. the flight out to Nokmoai station was simply amazing and you get all the great Queenstown views! Once you land your local guide Taz will give you all the gear and possible one the comfiest onesies I've ever worn and then fun begins! You get the dive the snow mobiles over open untouched terrain taking the beautiful views and then to top it all off you get to do a few jumps.... simple its a brilliant trip to do and its on my list to do again!

Date of experience: August 2017
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Director of Sales at Queenstown Snowmobiles, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2017

Kia ora Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your review of our tour.

Great to hear that you enjoyed the helicopter flight & the snowmobile experience so much. You are right, it is certainly an amazing area we operate in with stunning views and amazing terrain for a snowmobile adventure!

We will pass your feedback onto Taz and the rest of the team.

Thanks again for joining us!

From the team at Queenstown Snowmobiles & Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

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Reviewed 11 August 2016

I have been travelling for just under 4 years now and this exceeds any trip I have done! I can't tell you how AWESOME this was. From start to finish I was on a high, the crew are awesome from reservations to the pilot and Guide. I had Taz guiding the trip and Alfie flying, both extremely knowledgeable with tonnes of experience and super friendly, wanting to make our trip the best experience we could have. The Helicopter flight both there and back was incredible , Alfie was such a good pilot, the scenery was unreal. It was like we were in Lord of the rings / a David Attenborough documentary setting. When arriving to the base it was literally in the middle of nowhere out in paradise. Driving the Snowmobiles across untouched snow was AMAZING! The best thing is you actually get to go FAST! it is very free with the guide leading the way in front. Speeding across powder over small jumps with the best views you can imagine, even saw Mount cook in the distance.
Don't leave Queenstown without trying this. Would love to do this again and even try out some of their other Heli flights. Thanks so much team!

Date of experience: August 2016
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Front Office Manager at Queenstown Snowmobiles, responded to this reviewResponded 9 March 2017

Hi Chris,

Thanks so much for joining our snowmobile experience!

That's right our Snowmobiles base is in the middle of nowhere (we operate on the Garvie Mountains, Nokomai Station) and access is by helicopter only.

We are glad our guide Taz and pilot Alfie looked after you so well during your experience.

We hope to see you again if you are ever back in Queenstown - thanks again for joining us!

The team at Queenstown Snowmobiles

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Reviewed 6 October 2015

This is the second time my husband and I have been on the snowmobiles in Queenstown. This time round we took our 16 year old daughter who thought it was just fantastic. We were picked up from our Hotel, given a rundown on the safety features at the Helicopter office before boarding the helicopter. Queenstown Snowmobile's staff are extremely accommodating, friendly and very provicient. Our tour guide Taz was a brillant guide who also gave us interesting commentaries on the area. It was a picture perfect day. The snowmobiles are definitely a must do while in Queenstown. We also had a brillant pilot, Pat, who gave us an exciting ride back. A great time had by all. Would do it again, it's that great!

Date of experience: September 2015
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