The 2 Winter Days in Queenstown That Are Worth a Whole Day

1.Ice Bar Entry with Warm Winter Gear and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

Spend an hour inside Queenstown Ice Bar, built from nearly 30 tonnes of hand-carved ice. Your ticket includes warm winter gear and a drink option, with cocktails, mocktails, ice glasses, photo spots, music, and helpful hosts near the Skyline Gondola.

“It's absolutely awesome. Great range of cocktails and mocktails, my pregnant daughter inlaw loved. Sculptures were awesome and the atmosphere was great.”

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2.Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $570Top rated

Take a 40 to 45 minute helicopter flight from Queenstown Airport, with pickup from select hotels, live pilot commentary, and a snow landing high above town. Walk on the snow, take photos, build a snowman, or enjoy the silence before flying back.

“Best part of the trip. Superb professionalism and safety. Fun to the supreme. A must do while in Queenstown. See sights that you can only imagine.”

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