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Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 50 minutes (approx.)
  • Flight time: 50 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Aerial views of Queenstown
    • Up-close views of glacial blue ice formations and dramatic alpine terrain
    • Glacier landing covered in snow (10mins)
    • Live Commentary on board
    • Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up (optional)
    • Shared Experience
    • Meals

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We offer complimentary hotel pick-ups and drop-offs as part of your scenic helicopter experience. Our team will confirm your pick-up location and time in your confirmation email. Please be ready 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth and timely check-in.

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    Meeting point

    • 64 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

      We are located at 64 Grant Road, Frakton and have plenty FREE parking onsite.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Queenstown (Pass By)

    Mount Aspiring (Pass By)

    1

    Mount Aspiring

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Queenstown (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Total weight per passenger: 353 lbs
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Melody_R
    Wasn’t able to go on the glacier tour because of weather but was able to go on the Earnslaw Burn tour and it was amazing. Great pilot and staff. An experience of a lifetime.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 16 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Bucket list must do!

    leanneselmon, Sep 2026
    Awesome experience. Would do again in a heartbeat. Landing on the snow was the highlight of the trip. The pilot was super friendly and knowledgeable. Views were amazing.

    Response from Host, Sep 2026

    Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an awesome experience and that the snow landing was the highlight of your trip. We’d love to have you back flying with us again!

    Wow & Spectacular

    Pamela_B, Aug 2026
    Wow!! The most spectacular adventure. Scenery was breathtaking and our pilot was amazing. What a job. All the staff were curtious and helpful. Want to do it again. So excited.

    Helicopter flight

    Karen_S, Jun 2026
    Spend the money, take the 50 minute flight. Best money spent, so worth it. Would certainly do it again. Thank you so much

    Great Helicopter Experience

    Stephen_J, Apr 2026
    Wha a fabulous experience. The whole process was seamless and professional. Duncan our pilot was fantastic and contributed significantly to the experience. Our original flight got cancelled due to weather but we we keep informed, the communication was great from the admin team thanks Angel. The flight we we're offered as the alternative was better than we originally book. Very unexpected but greatly appreciated. Highly recommend them

    Earnslaw Burn

    Melody_R, Feb 2026
    Wasn’t able to go on the glacier tour because of weather but was able to go on the Earnslaw Burn tour and it was amazing. Great pilot and staff. An experience of a lifetime.

    Outstanding experience with excellent service

    Kerry_C, Dec 2025
    We had an amazing experience. The day before our scheduled flight, we called due to windy conditions in the forecast, and the team were incredibly accommodating, arranging a last-minute alternative flight for us. That level of flexibility and customer service was greatly appreciated. The flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, including a glacier landing, was absolutely incredible and genuinely felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience (one I’d happily do again). All staff were professional, friendly, and easy to deal with. The pilot was excellent—knowledgeable, calm, and made us feel comfortable throughout the flight. Highly recommend Heliworks to anyone considering a helicopter experience in the region.
    Member Pricing
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    $492.64

    per person
    Was $518.56(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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