Queenstown · CORONET PEAK AND CARDRONA TRIPS
12 tours
The Southern Lakes reward a little planning, and coronet peak and cardrona trips are where a first trip usually goes wrong. These 12 are the ones worth the money, with prices, running times and who each one suits.
Ride high into the Cardrona High Country, cross rivers, trot and canter, then stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel for a included drink.
“Guide was excellent and made sure we had the appropriate horse for our level of experience! The route we rode on was lovely and had good views of the Cadrona Valley!”
Cardrona Valley quad biking from Wanaka: small group, helmets included, 450cc rides, gold rush history, and rugged alpine dirt tracks.
“First timer here. I brought my girlfriend and we had a blast on this ride! Summer and Holly are great guides, and the views along the ride were amazing! Would come back again”
Beginner-friendly 2-hour horse trek in Cardrona near Queenstown, with gold rush stories, streams and farms, small groups, and mountain views.
“Very nice experience! The horses are sweet and well behaved and riffing through nzl nature is amazing, however quite pricey for what you get.”
Tandem paragliding from Coronet Peak in Queenstown with return transfers and gear provided. About 90 minutes total, mobile ticket.
“Do it!!! I am 65 yrs old, and I loved every minute of it! The staff members were nice, friendly, and helpful. The pilots were wonderful - informative, reassuring, professional, etc.”
Queenstown 20-minute helicopter flight with an alpine landing on the Remarkables Spur. Panoramic photos over Wakatipu Basin and film sites.
“Wonderful and amazing experience, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The view was spectacular and our pilot Alfie made the experience enjoyable. Totally worth it.”
25-minute Remarkables helicopter tour from Queenstown with hotel pickup, pilot narration, and a mountain landing for big Lake Wakatipu views.
“The most spectacular view I’ve ever seen! Highly recommend to anyone sitting on the fence it’s worth it!”
Ride Yamaha 4WD quads through Cardrona Valley near Wanaka, with a small-group guide, tailored routes, and big-alpine views for $178.
“Excellent views, awesome trail with challenging terrain and close encounters with farm animals. Guides are lovely, wonderful conversationalists with plenty of historical stories to tell. Thanks guys!”
Tandem winter paragliding from Coronet Peak in Queenstown at 5400 ft, small group, about 2 hours, big snow mountain views.
“Everything went like clockwork. My driver was super nice and my flight attendant was awesome It was an unforgettable experience.”
Coronet Peak snow play from Queenstown with round-trip shuttles, 1.5 hours in the snow, and easy sled and lift add-ons.
“The tour was good. Meeting point was incorrectly mentioned. Mentioned meeting point, No 43 Lichfield Street is far away from the real meeting point. Please correct the address of the meeting point.”
Gentle horses in Cardrona Valley with a one-on-one lesson and loose rein riding. Small groups up to 210 minutes, $298 per person.
“The tour was so beautiful! Even though it rained ever so slightly it was by far the best experience I had during my holiday! Phoebe was an excellent teacher and gave us lots of facts about the area! She was so kind and encouraging too”
Beginner ski or snowboard day trip from Queenstown to Cardrona with small-group coaching, gear rental, and a first-day Chondola ride.
Guided snowshoeing in the Remarkables near Queenstown. Gear provided, small-group safety, and big Lake Wakatipu views in about 4 hours.
“Other snowshoeing walks on flat ground pale in comparison with this one! Our guide Jamie made the entire walk up and down really fun and interesting, and there were amazing uninterrupted views every step of the way. The awesome 360 dRead more”
