Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Queenstown, New Zealand

1 hour to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Flight time: 20 to 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Celebrate a special occasion or make the most of your South Island vacation with a small-group helicopter ride in the Southern Alps with an included sparkling wine picnic. Fly to a secluded alpine location and admire the panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu while you feast on gourmet food and drink, including sparkling wine and beer. Absorb the tranquility of these stunning surroundings before your return flight to Queenstown.

Fly over Lake Wakatipu and land at a scenic plateau on Cecil Peak
Enjoy views of the Southern Alps that most travelers miss
Listen to the pilot’s narration via personal headsets
Make your own way to the helicopter base in Frankton, with free parking

What's Included

Scenic Helicopter tour
Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand
Applicable landing and facility fees
Complimentary car parking
Gourmet picnic hamper including cheeses, meats, salad & fruit from local sources
Beverage hamper including champagne, beer, water & soft drink
Picnic rug, chairs
Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Meeting point

10 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

Cecil Peak

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain

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
Please provide any dietary requirements in advance
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 21 reviews

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AMAZING!! 🤩

Ruby_T, Apr 2024

Such an amazing experience, pick up & drop off included which is so convenient. Ben the pilot was awesome! Package includes drinks & food platter everything in there was delicious. The best part was the mountain top views 😍 definitely recommend doing this with your loved one! Loved every bit of this! I would go back and do it again in a heart beat lol! 🩵

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Wonderful to hear - thanks for coming out with us Ruby. We'd love to have you back anytime!

Fabulous

Glen_R, Jan 2024

We did this for my wife’s 60th birthday. It was really special and the views were stunning. We’d do it again.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks so much Glen, we loved having you both out for one of our Picnic on a Peak Helicopter Experiences. Would be great to to see you again in the future, perhaps we could provide you a different experience to celebrate your anniversary.