35-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

30 Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

35 minutes
Flight time: 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See New Zealand's spectacular alpine landscape on a 30-minute scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Skippers Canyon and the Wakatipu Basin, and land on a snow-capped peak.

30-minute scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown
Get aerial views of the South Island of New Zealand
Land on a snow-topped mountain peak
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Landing and facility fees
Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Pickup points

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Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025
Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pick up from all Will self-drive Pick up location TBC Kamana Lakehouse Mercure Queenstown Resort Heritage Queenstown Crowne Plaza Queenstown I-Site Millennium Hotel Pounamu Apartments The Rees Hotel Sherwood Bus Stop (Frankton Rd) The Hilton Resort & Spa

What To Expect

After pickup from your hotel in Queenstown, head to the airport to meet your helicopter pilot.

Receive a safety briefing then board the modern 6-seater Airbus Squirrel helicopter. Lift up into the air and soak in spectacular views of Skippers Canyon, the Wakatipu Basin, and Queenstown.

The route depends on the day's snow conditions. Your helicopter tour includes land in the snow on one of the region's peaks, with snow landings happening year-round. After 30 minutes, return to the base in Queenstown where you are transferred back to your hotel.

Lake Wakatipu (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 265 lbs
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Lisa_C

Amazing views and landing during the trip to enjoy the view and take pictures. We saw a rainbow 🌈 which was beautiful

Reviews

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Amazing views and landing...

Lisa_C, Mar 2024

Amazing views and landing during the trip to enjoy the view and take pictures. We saw a rainbow 🌈 which was beautiful

Awesome experience

Adele_G, Oct 2023

It was an amazing experience-Will was our pilot and was awesome showing us the sights. We had time on the mountain to get some great photos!

Flight cancelled due to weather but handled very well!

Stephanie_D, Jul 2022

We didn’t get to experience our helicopter flight due to bad weather, however the alpine scenic flight operators were open, honest and very pleasant to deal with. While we were disappointed in not being able to go, the weather isn’t something they control but the experience was handled very well they tried their best to accomodate us at other times or dates and issues a full refund immediately when we couldn’t select another time.

First snow of the season

Hannah_B, Apr 2022

Loved our tour, was lucky enough to go up the afternoon that Queenstown received it’s first snow of the season. Highly recommend this tour, beautiful views of Queenstown and the remarkables.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Hannah, Thank you for your review. We love to hear about your experience with us, and how awesome you got the first snow of the season! We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Liv

Brilliant Experience

Fernando_P, Jul 2021

Excellent experience. The pilot was very friendly & made the experience that much better. The flight itself was breathtaking and incredible. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Hi there, So happy to hear you had an amazing trip! Thank you for your review! Kind Regards, Maddie

Manifique Helicopter view

sakimi_s, May 2021

Landing on the peak, bouncy snow, charismatic pilot and ground staff! Amazing videos, photos and memories! See you again-Definitely!!!

Response from Host, May 2021

Hi Sakimi, Sounds like you had an awesome trip, we can't wait to see you again soon! Kind regards, Claudia

Just Speechless

Anupam_D, Mar 2020

A mesmerizing experience on my honeymoon trip, was planned as a surprise for my wife, she was elated to have this experience. Magnetizing landscapes from the helicopter, our pilot Jonathan was wonderful, took our photographs with the helicopter. It was exciting to see the Queenstown lake, the entire city, many peaks with few mountain capped with snow. Clear skies too made our view great. Is a must for any one visiting Queenstown. It would have been great if we could have landed on the glaciers, however, the season was such the snow wasn't there.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Kia ora! Thank you so much for your review! We are so pleased to hear you had incredible honeymoon trip and you enjoyed the experience! We hope to see you again in the Winter wehn we can land you on the Glacier!

Best birthday celebration ever

Janet_C, Jan 2019

Perfect weather. Staff were friendly. Pilot was amazing! Narrating fun facts on places we hover. Was totally entertaining my kids. Flew through a cloud. Hovered over waterfalls. And made us play on the snow for as long as we can. Also took amazing photo with the helicopter whilst at the glacier. Super amazing experience!!!

The tour was amazing. My partner and...

Sharon T, Oct 2017

The tour was amazing. My partner and i had a great time .just to.short. guide chris was great with lots of knowledge. Top rating amd highly recommend.must for all.

Great trip with the most amazing...

Colette O, Jan 2017

Great trip with the most amazing views. Even though it was summer Stu our pilot managed to find some snow for us to land on which was brilliant

Great ride! Amazing majestic views...

Tyson K, Nov 2016

Great ride! Amazing majestic views! Pilot was great! Can't believe we landed on top of one the mountains! Outstanding!!

Mémorable en tous points

Patrick_V, Jan 2020

Nous avons plutôt fait le vol de 50 min sur le glacier . Ce fut une expérience hors du commun ! Voler comme un oiseau au travers des montagnes si majestueuses ! Nous sommes bien peu de chose !! Des paysages fantastique , des sensations époustouflantes et un service hors pair de la cie . Un seul mot ... WOW !!

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Kia Ora, Merci pour le commentaire, nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez aimé votre expérience. Les paysages sont effectivement magnifiques! Au plaisir!