Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Queenstown, New Zealand

45 minutes (approx.)
Flight time: 40 to 45 minutes
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

Queenstown, South Island

5.0

(5)

New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

from $6,133

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Queenstown, South Island

4.9

(359)

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

from $547

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

Queenstown, South Island

4.9

(239)

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

from $546

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Soar over the alpine scenery around Queenstown during this 45-minute helicopter flight. Make a landing in pristine snow high above the town for spectacular views and photo ops. Pickup from select Queenstown hotels included.

Helicopter flight over Queenstown
Landing in an alpine snow field
Epic photo ops
Pickup and drop-off available

What's Included

Scenic Helicopter tour
Alpine Snow landing with helicopter shut down to experience complete serenity of the surrounds
Live commentary in English from your knowledgeable pilot
Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand
Applicable National park, landing and facility fees
Complimentary pickup and drop-off
Complimentary car parking
Luxury and pristine range of helicopters within the fleet
Shared or private helicopter options available

Food and beverages - options available to pre purchase
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

10 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
Base at Queenstown Airport (details on confirmation voucher)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
Stroller accessible
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Near public transportation

Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain
Infants must sit on laps
A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear
You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0

based on 46 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

High Praise!

James_W, Jul 2023

Ben was a great pilot and guide! Terrific experience. Friendly, professional, top notch all around. It was truly over the top!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi James, Thank you for choosing to fly with us. Glad you had a fantastic time with Ben, we pride ourselves on our service and personable pilots. Hope to see you again in the future.

Best day ever

Jennifer_M, Jan 2019

Best part of the trip. Superb professionalism and safety. Fun to the supreme. A must do while in Queenstown. See sights that you can only imagine.

Wow!!! Highlight of my trip...

Yusuf A, Jul 2017

Wow!!! Highlight of my trip. Something worth mentioning is Compared to previous Helicopter tours I have taken, the condition of this Helicopter is 1st Class. No old dodgy Helicopter vibe here.