Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight
About this tour
Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a snow landing on the distinctive Jura Glacier. Stand in snow surrounded by high mountain peaks and bush covered valleys as you admire unparalleled views of Mount Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys.
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Highlights
- ✓New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5-10 minutes)
- ✓Professionally trained pilots have specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environment
- ✓Informative commentary during the flight
- ✓Hotel pick up and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
Itinerary
Stop 1
From our base venture to the Southern Alps the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island.
Stop 2
Witness first hand Mount Aspiring, vast untouched tracts of native forest and ancient glacial icefalls before landing amongst the snow-capped peaks of the Mount Aspiring National Park.
Stop 3
Soar above untouched native forests and glacial icefalls.
Stop 4
Soar above the spectacular Lake Wakatipu
Included
- ✓ New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- ✓ Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5-10 minutes)
- ✓ Professionally trained pilots have specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environment
- ✓ Informative commentary during the flight
- ✓ Hotel pick up and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
Not included
- ✕ Food and drinks
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$503.89 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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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: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter FlightThis tour | Duration varies | 4.8 (147) | Yes | From $503.89 | |
| 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
$503.89 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
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