Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing
About this tour
Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience views of majestic Queenstown as you perch on rugged mountain terrain, you may even be standing on snow in the winter. Don’t forget your camera as these views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu are not to be missed.
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Highlights
- ✓Alpine landing (seasonal snow) - approx. 10 minutes
- ✓Allow 25-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
- ✓Pilot guide & commentary
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓Live commentary on board
Itinerary
Stop 1
Fly up into the mountains around Queenstown from our base taking in this exhilarating experience whilst in awe at the stunning landscapes that surround Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu before landing on a mountain.
Stop 2
Step foot in the alpine environment, looking at Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu below ,and the surrounding mountainous landscape.
Stop 3
Return back to our Queenstown base from your alpine landing and enjoy the excitement of flying by helicopter down from the mountains and seeing even more beautiful glacial carved landscapes that make up this beautiful part of the world.
Included
- ✓ Alpine landing (seasonal snow) - approx. 10 minutes
- ✓ Allow 25-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
- ✓ Pilot guide & commentary
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop off
- ✓ Live commentary on board
- ✓ Scenic helicopter flight
Not included
- ✕ Items of a personal nature
- ✕ Gratuities
From
$230.1 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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Helicopter tours in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown sits at the center of some of New Zealand's most dramatic alpine scenery, and it's one of the few places in the world where a helicopter tour can include an actual snow landing on a mountain peak.
When's the best time to fly?
Winter (June to August) is prime time for snow-landing tours; summer (December to February) trades the snow for longer days and clear views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps without needing cold-weather gear.
What should I bring?
Warm layers at any time of year, since it's cold at altitude even when Queenstown itself is mild, plus sunglasses for glare off the snow or lake.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Queenstown have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine LandingThis tour | Duration varies | 4.9 (186) | Yes | From $230.1 | |
| Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown | 4 hrs | 4.9 (204) | N/A | From $985.42 | View → |
| 2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201 | 2 hrs | 5.0 (69) | Yes | From $922.95 | View → |
| 25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown | 25 min | 5.0 (126) | N/A | From $244.23 | View → |
From
$230.1 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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