🎿❄️ From Slopes to Surface: Why Winter in Queenstown is Better with Fishing & Skiing 🎣🏔️

Queenstown in winter is an absolute dream. Whether you’re chasing powder turns or casting into crystal-clear waters, this alpine playground has it all. With the mountains officially opening on June 14th and a 1m snow base already locked in, there’s no better time for our Aussie mates (and adventure-lovers everywhere) to book that winter escape! 🇦🇺✈️

But here’s the kicker most people don’t know: Queenstown isn’t just for snow. When your legs are jelly from carving down the slopes, the fish are still biting – and there’s no lift line to cast a rod. 😎

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🏂 Morning Missions: Queenstown’s Epic Ski & Snowboard Terrain

Start your day with a sunrise up at The Remarkables or Coronet Peak – two of New Zealand’s most accessible and scenic ski fields. Whether you’re linking turns in fresh powder, riding laps in the park, or teaching the kids how to pizza down the bunny slope, there’s a vibe for everyone.

Nearby resorts like Cardrona and Treble Cone also offer great day-trip options with wide open runs and unbeatable Southern Alps views.

By midday, most legs are toast… ⛷️ But the day doesn’t have to end there.

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🎣 Afternoon Adventures: Fishing When the Snow Legs Give Out

That’s where we come in. At Queenstown Fishing, we flip the script. Trade your ski poles for a rod, your helmet for a beanie, and your chairlift for a luxury fishing boat. 🛥️

Winter is one of the most underrated times to fish here. You’ll experience:

✅ Glass-calm lake conditions on stunning bluebird days
✅ Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout & landlocked Chinook Salmon all still active
✅ Cosy cabins and hot drinks onboard
✅ No crowds – just the hum of the boat and the occasional splash 🎯

We’ve got all the gear, expert guides, and heated comfort onboard so you can just show up and enjoy.

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🗓️ Sample Winter Day in Queenstown

Here’s how you could structure your dream Queenstown winter experience:
• 7:00am: First chair at Coronet Peak – score fresh corduroy or powder turns
• 11:30am: Quick bite and warm-up in town
• 12:30pm: Step aboard our boat on Lake Wakatipu
• 1:00pm–4:00pm: Drift past snowcapped peaks, fish some of the South’s best spots
• 5:30pm: Pub dinner with your fresh-caught trout on the plate 🐟🍻

Ski ➡️ Fish ➡️ Feast. Does it get more Queenstown than that?

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🏔️ Why Queenstown is the Ultimate Winter Playground

Few places in the world offer world-class skiing and year-round fishing in the same town. And fewer still offer it with this much beauty. We’re not just another winter destination – we’re a double-adventure hotspot where you can:

🌨️ Hit the slopes in the morning
☀️ Cruise the lake in the afternoon
🔥 Relax fireside with a story-worthy day behind you

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🎟️ Book Your Winter Fishing Charter Today

So if you’re crossing the ditch this winter (or just lucky enough to live here), don’t miss your chance to experience Queenstown the way locals do – both above and below the snowline.

🧭 Year-round fishing
🛥️ Private and shared charters available
📍 Departing daily 9am & 1pm from Frankton Marina on Sugar Lane.
🖱️ Book online now at www.queenstownfishing.co.nz

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Tag your ski mates, plan the trip, and get ready to hook into more than just powder this winter. 🎿🎣💥

🎣 Your next adventure starts here.
explore. fish. repeat.