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
Operating hours.12:00 pm
Itinerary
1
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
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!
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.
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