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“The most epic adventure i have ever had, WORTH THE FLIGHT.”
SCOTT, LOS ANGELES
Epic New Zealand SNOW Adventure
Curated by The Outsiders
We’ve teamed up with our partners who we film with to give you direct access to the epic experiences we have been been lucky enough to enjoy.
These are the trips we actually take.
EXPERIENCES.
SNOWMOTO
Ride custom-built SnowMotos deep into the mountains. No lifts, no queues - just freedom and untracked lines in otherworldly private locations.
GLACIER LANDING
Land on an untouched glacier in a ski plane, surrounded by the peaks of Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
HELI-SKI
Drop into pristine backcountry terrain with Harris Mountain’s legendary heli-ski guides. Endless powder, no crowds - the ultimate alpine adventure.
SECRET SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE LAKE HAWEA
After long days in the mountains, recover in a wood-fired sauna and take a cold plunge into Lake Hāwea, with breathtaking views all around.
LUXURY SUV RENTAL
Hit the South Island roads in safety and luxury. Hit the south island in a Defender from Apolicar with easy pickup near Queenstown Airport.
private fire cooking experience WITH CHEF DANE ARCHER
Stroll around Lake Hāwea with Chef Dane Archer learning about foraging from the land, and enjoy a private fire cooking experience.
BACKCOUNTRY OVERNIGHT STARGAZING WITH LOCAL GUIDE
Overnight in the Lake Hāwea backcountry with a local guide. Stargaze and sleep out under the mountains. This experience is only available when staying at Lake Hāwea Station accomodation.
LAKESIDE SUNSET CAMPFIRE & BEERS
Lakeside at Hāwea, watch the sunset by a campfire with local beers in hand. Stay until the stars come out over the water. Head to the southern end of the lake near town, then follow the roads to drive around the eastern side of the lake. Great sunset spots along there (dirt road).
CARDRONA & TREBLE CONE SKI PASS
Ski and ride at NZ’s largest ski resort. Closest ski fields for Wānaka area. Home of some of NZ’s elite snow athletes. For up to date lift passes and pricing head over here.
our favourite AIRBNB properties
DETAILS.
when to go
Our New Zealand adventures run through the Southern Hemisphere snow season (August–October).
Accommodation
Stay in the cabins, lodges, and mountain houses we love.
We’ve curated a collection of Airbnb stays around Wānaka - from lakeside retreats to alpine hideaways. Check out our curated Airbnb Stays HERE.
Getting There
Fly direct into Queenstown (ZQN) and your adventure begins right there. Our partners at Apolicar have SUVs and premium rentals ready, making it easy to hop between Queenstown, Wānaka, and Mt Cook. Wānaka is about 1hr 15 min drive from Queenstown airport, or 1hr 30 min via Cromwell to avoid the Crown Range in snow conditions.
Pricing
Each experience is priced by our partners. Book your experiences directly with the operators. We aren’t gatekeeping. Drop your details in the form below and we’ll send you tailored offers for heli-ski, glacier landings, SnowMoto, or resort passes, plus Outsiders discounts and offers where available.
LOCAL Reccos for Your Stay
Along with offers when they arise, we’ll share our insider tips: best coffee in Wānaka, where to head for après, and curated local guides for all the spots we love. Outside of accomodation, transport and experiences, the finishing touches to make your trip light work are tips on the basics - best spots for groceries, filling up fuel, chemist, outdoor supplies, and more. Most importantly - Burrito Craft in Wānaka. We ended up there 16 times in one month. We have the receipts.
FAQ
Do I book through Outsiders or the operator?
Direct through the operator.Do I have to have experience in the snow?
Absolutely not. All of partners offer experiences for beginners, and are customised to meet you where you are at.
Flights departing LAX to Queenstown return starting at $880 US
get trip itineraries & mates rates.
Drop your info in this form and we will send you recommended itineraries, packages & mates rates.