Overnight Snow Hut Wilderness And Walking Experience - Wanaka

Fancy taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? Want to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature?

This is your chance to experience a peaceful night of being "off-grid", up a mountain with unrivalled views of Mt Aspiring in the Southern Alps.

A 6km walk will bring you from our base up to your accommodation for the evening - The Bob Lee Hut, you will want to bring your camera and be ready at sunset and sunrise for an incredible sight!

The hut features a cosy fireplace with firewood, sleeps up to 7 people, a gas cooker and basic cooking utensils, solar lighting and an outdoor long-drop toilet. There is no mains electricity or running water - however, there is Vodafone mobile reception.

For exclusive hut bookings during summer, (booking all the 7 beds) a vehicle may be allowed to be driven up to bring your groups supplies up to the hut but access for vehicles cannot be relied upon as this is weather/conditions dependant. Please be prepared to walk the 6km from our base.

Driving instructions:

From Wanaka – 40minutes (33km): Head towards Queenstown and Cardrona township via the Cardrona Valley Road / Crown Range Road. The Snow Farm access road is located on the left side of the road about 200m from the turnoff to Cardrona Alpine Resort. The access road is unsealed and in winter, it is essential that chains are carried and ready to be used if needed.

From Queenstown – 60min (57km): Follow SH6 out of Queenstown and take the Crown Range Road towards Cardrona township. The Snow Farm access road is located on the right side of the road approximately 2km past Cardrona township. The access road is unsealed and in winter, it is essential that chains are carried and ready to be used if needed.