Queenstown · HELICOPTER TOURS IN QUEENSTOWN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 helicopter tours in Queenstown justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Fly above Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Southern Alps, then land at a pilot-picked alpine viewpoint on this 25-minute helicopter tour.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our flight. Danny is an awesome pilot/photographer When weather wasn't looking great for our planned flight they managed to arrange an alternative”
Fly from Queenstown to Mt Aspiring glaciers, Earnslaw Burn and Skippers Canyon, with a possible glacier landing and expert pilot commentary.
“Once in a lifetime experience!! Our pilot Alfie was also involved with the Lord of the Rings shoot and pointed out locations on the way. If you do not have time to visit Fox or Franz Josef glaciers then this is a great option from Queenstown. It was the highlight of my trip. The glacier was surreal and the whole flight path was surreal!!!”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise the fiord, and land on a glacier or alpine ridge in a small six-person group.
“Awesome tour, nice staff. The glacier was a highlight of our trip but the view from the chopper was unreal”
Review of Queenstown’s 25-minute helicopter flight to the Remarkables, with hotel transfers, pilot commentary, alpine landing, price, and practical tips.
“Landing with my Beautiful wife on the mountain and snow was wonderful and special moment , we enjoyed the whole trip as action speaks louder than words”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise its cliffs and waterfalls, then land on a glacier in Fiordland National Park.
“A once in a lifetime experience. The scenery is incredible to view from above and the cruise through Milford sound is also a great way to appreciate the beauty. The helicopter ride is very smooth and quieter than expected. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the amazing tour from beginning to end. Our helicopter pilot Alfie has been flying for 40 years, so we felt very safe at all times 🙏”
Fly from Queenstown to Jura Glacier for Southern Alps views, a snow landing, pilot commentary, and sweeping Rees and Dart Valley scenery.
“Flying over the glacier was great. To be able to be above all the mountains and see the valley’s was awesome”
Fly above Lake Wakatipu, land on the Remarkables, and enjoy big alpine views on a 25-minute Queenstown helicopter tour.
“I booked this as a surprise for my husband who has never seen snow before. Having a snow landing on top of The Remarkables mountains was a stand out that sets this flight apart from other helicopter rides. It’s a large helicopter that holds 8-10 people so it’s competitively priced (you can see everything no matter where you sit). Unforgettable experience! When else do you get to stand on the tip of a mountain?!”
Fly from Queenstown over Fiordland and Milford Sound, with mountain views, a Milford landing, expert narration, and a small six-person group.
“I am unable to rate this experience as it was cancelled twice due to poor weather. The communication was very good and the operator tried to accommodate me with other dates but my availability was limited. I give them 5 stars for effort Read more”
Fly over Queenstown, land in an alpine snowfield, and enjoy 45 minutes of mountain views, photos, and quiet above the town.
“Ben was a great pilot and guide! Terrific experience. Friendly, professional, top notch all around. It was truly over the top!”
Fly over Queenstown’s Lord of the Rings locations, land on a glacier, and explore Mt Aspiring National Park by helicopter.
“It was all and more than we hoped for. The day was beautiful and the pilot was fantastic. We would take it again if we were back in Queenstown.”
Take a 30-minute helicopter flight over Lake Wakatipu, land in the alpine zone, and photograph the Remarkables from above.
“Such a memorable experience! Friendly staff, amazing pilots and had an amazing time sight seeing and flying on top of the mountain. Loved every bit of it and could not recommend enough!”
Review the 150-minute Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown, with Milford, beach, and glacier landings, pricing, tips, and weather advice.
“The provider actually made sure that we had our best experience even though we had to reschedule due to weather and airport maintenance At Milford sound.”
Fly above Queenstown, land in alpine snow, and enjoy mountain, lake, and valley views on this 30-minute Heliworks adventure.
“Such an amazing experience. The views from the helicopter were spectacular and landing on the snow was incredible. Would certainly recommend.”
Fly over Queenstown, Skippers Canyon, and the Remarkables, then land in the snow at 1,538 meters on this 35-minute helicopter tour.
“This is a fantastic way to explore Queenstown, or anywhere for that matter. This was a highlight of my holiday. I’d definitely do this again.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, land in alpine wilderness, and cruise Fiordland on a small-group tour built for big views.
“It was incredible. Definitely the best part of my trip to New Zealand. Thanks to the pilot for landing on the glacier. Everything was top notch.”
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