Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown
About this tour
On this unique experience, fly high through alpine scenery to a carpet of snow! Lift off from base and fly to your pilot’s favourite, of the many breathtaking mountains in the southern lakes region, land among the snow and take in the scenery, build a snow man,sledge down the mountain, have a snowball fight or take your picture on top of the world. Re-board your helicopter after enjoying your winter-wonderland, fly over the stunning alpine scenery and back to the base.
Highlights
- ✓Shared or private helicopter options available
- ✓Scenic Helicopter tour
- ✓Complimentary car parking
- ✓Live commentary in English from your knowledgeable pilot
- ✓Luxury and pristine range of helicopters within the fleet
Itinerary
Stop 1
Fly high above Queenstown through alpine scenery to a carpet of snow. Build a snowman, throw a snowball. Take your photo on top of the world at the snow landing with a full shutdown of the helicopter to enjoy the experience and stunning views.
Included
- ✓ Shared or private helicopter options available
- ✓ Scenic Helicopter tour
- ✓ Complimentary car parking
- ✓ Live commentary in English from your knowledgeable pilot
- ✓ Luxury and pristine range of helicopters within the fleet
- ✓ Applicable National park, landing and facility fees
- ✓ Alpine Snow landing with helicopter shut down to experience complete serenity of the surrounds
- ✓ Complimentary pickup and drop-off
- ✓ Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand
Not included
- ✕ Food and beverages - options available to pre purchase
- ✕ Gratuities
From
$533.05 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 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.
Compare tours in Queenstown, New Zealand
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from QueenstownThis tour | Duration varies | 5.0 (48) | Yes | From $533.05 | |
| 2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201 | 2 hrs | 5.0 (69) | Yes | From $789.72 | View → |
| Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown | 1.5 hrs | 5.0 (22) | N/A | From $446.14 | View → |
| Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride | 1 hr to 3.5 hrs | 5.0 (21) | N/A | From $947.32 | View → |
From
$533.05 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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