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South Island Snow Safari

8 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
4.5
36 traveler reviews
South Island Snow Safari - Haka Tours
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Age range 18 to 65
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Highlights

  • See the spectacular beauty of the South Island
  • Seek adrenaline pumping black diamond runs
  • Hone your skills on slopes for all experience levels
  • Enjoy the driest and lightest powder at Mt Hutt
  • Find lengthy off-piste runs in The Remarkables
  • Opt to heli-ski in adrenaline capital Queenstown

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch to Lake Tekapo | Mount Hutt
  3. Day 3 Lake Tekapo to Wanaka | Ōhau
  4. Day 4 Wanaka | Treble Cone
  5. Day 5 Wanaka to Queenstown | Cardrona
  6. Day 6 Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown | Coronet Peak
  8. Day 8 Queenstown | The Remarkables
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Haka Tours

Number of tours

2

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.4
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  • South Island Snow Safari reviewer 1
    · September 5th, 2023
    Amazing Tour...it is such a great way to discover the Aotearoa snow without the hassle. As New Zealand snow resorts are smaller than what I am used to in Europe, this tour gives you those opportunities to hit different slopes every day and in the meantime see some of the sights along the way. Best way to do a snow holiday in New Zealand in my opinion.
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    Trip date: August 2021
  • HJ
    · September 1st, 2023
    Amazing tour guide and daily itinerary!
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • A
    · September 16th, 2019
    The easiest and most convenient way to explore the ski fields on the South Island! Great itinerary, group size is small, accommodation all clean and cosy (they all have drying rooms for boots), gear renting was easy and affordable. Would do it again!
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • South Island Snow Safari reviewer 4
    · September 7th, 2019
    This tour is a great way to explore the major snow fields that New Zealand has to offer. Haka Tours takes care of everything, from transportation to lift passes to several meals, so you do not have to worry about anything except getting as many turns in as possible. My tour guide/manager was Lizzie, who was very knowledgeable not just about the snow fields, but about New Zealand history and culture and about each town/city where we stayed, making our time even more enjoyable. I definitely recommend this trip for anyone who enjoys snowboarding/skiing but doesn't enjoy taking care of the logistics associated with it. Thank you Lizzie and Haka Tours for a wonderful snow experience.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • K
    · August 30th, 2019
    A good tour to do, value for money.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • W
    · August 22nd, 2019
    Whilst the accommodation was generally ok, considering we paid a substantial premium for a private bedroom, I would expect to also get a private bathroom. Two of the the 4 lodges we had a shared bathroom. Breakfast was not good either, it would be better if someone was able to make a pot of porridge or eggs etc for the guests on the tour.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • South Island Snow Safari reviewer 7
    · August 21st, 2019
    Be careful about the accommodation. The Haka lodge was noisy, shared facilities only and not for someone who doesn't feel comfortable sharing with a large number of random people
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • D
    · August 20th, 2019
    Such a great way to snowboard in NZ, much easier than trying to organize all the logistics yourself and Lizzie was an amazing tour guide.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • South Island Snow Safari reviewer 9
    · August 20th, 2019
    I had a great time but there were definitely some downfalls. 1. The bus was a tight fit. It was advertised as a 25 seater with no more than 16 attending but I counted only 19 seats in total. 2. Enroute to Mt Hutt the snow chains broke and there were no replacements in the vehicle. We missed half a day of snowboarding because of this. 3. The hot pools were advertised as part of the itinerary but we were only advised upon arrival that they weren't open and that we'd get a meal instead. 4. We received one meal in replacement of the Hot Pools but didn't receive the 1 dinner that was included as part of the itinerary, Jacinta advised that there wasn't a meal included on the itinerary which I've checked and confirmed that it WAS included as part of the 'Tour Inclusions'. 4. Jacinta although very lovely wasn't very firm and a number of people took advantage of her kindness to make her drop in to a number of shops during trips to and from the mountains, this delayed everyone else on the bus and should have been done in their own time. 5. Although advised to be ready at certain times, not one morning was everyone ready to go at the requested time. Jacinta again needed to be firm. 6. There was no orientation tour of the mountain as part of the 'inclusion'.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • M
    · August 20th, 2019
    Such a great tour, great mountains and a way to see a selection of mountains in a short time.
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    Trip date: August 2019

Dates & Availability

8 days
South Island Snow Safari
From Christchurch to Queenstown

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    Max

    Asked on July 19th, 2023

    Can people who have never skied before go on this tour is experience recommended?

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    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten July 2023

      For this particular tour, beginners are also welcome and we can book lessons for you also if needed.

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      Are the lessons extra price?

    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten July 2023

      Yes, the cost for lessons are $159 (2 x 2 hour ski/snowboard lessons which will be on day 1 of your tour).

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      So I've never skied then I only get those 2x2 hour lessons that I would have to pay extra for? And if I wanted more I would need to pay more?

    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten July 2023

      Yes, that is correct. If you want more than that, you can add them whilst on the trip. We don't pre-book any more as some guests find that they are okay after the 2 x 2 hour lessons to get started.

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      Would you say this tour trip is mainly just skiing everyday or is there lots of exploring involved as well?

    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten July 2023

      This tour is mainly just skiing. There is one ski-free day in Queenstown however where you can explore!

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    Brittany

    Asked on May 24th, 2023

    Is this tour ok for family? We are pure vegetarian can food be arranged accordingly?

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    Tour Details
    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten May 2023

      Our minimum age requirement is 18 years old for our Small Group Tours. If you have children, our South Island Snow Safari is perfect for any beginner - skis or snowboarders.

  • R

    Raymond

    Asked on August 17th, 2022

    Is there an option for a private room? How much more would that be?

    Accommodation
    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten August 2022

      Unfortunately there is no more Private Room Upgrades available on all of our snow tours.

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    Liz

    Asked on June 1st, 2016

    If there's no snow, what is the cancellation policy?

    Other
    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten June 2016

      There are quite a few different mountains you can go to while on tour, so we will definitely find you snow and best conditions each day. If for some reason while you are on tour the mountain conditions are not favourable and we can not find an alternative for that day, you will get a refund for the lift pass for that day.

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    Colleen

    Asked on June 1st, 2016

    I'd like to stay an extra night in Queenstown instead of returning to Christchurch is that possible?

    Other
    • Haka ToursOperatorWritten June 2016

      You can definitely choose to stay in Queenstown for the night after your tour instead of heading back to Christchurch. The accommodation is at Haka Lodge Queenstown, if you would like us to book a night of post tour accommodation there after your tour please let us know. This can be booked directly

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of $99 is required to confirm your booking with Haka Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Haka Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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