Queenstown Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight
This helicopter flight is the ideal choice for aerial sightseeing from Queenstown; with its ability to hover and land, the copter brings you up close to towering peaks, crevasse-filled glaciers, and sparkling waterways. After pickup from your centrally located Queenstown hotel to the base, get settled aboard the helicopter and prepare for a spectacular round-trip flight with a snow landing on Jura Glacier. Your highly trained pilot has specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environment, and shares lively commentary on South Island landmarks throughout your 50-minute tour. Taking off from the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu, you’ll see the rugged peaks of the Remarkables mountain range come into view. Flying high above Queenstown, you’re soon treated to the full glory of the Southern Alps en route to the glacial summit. Step out onto Jura Glacier to soak up the panoramic views and admire the remote alpine landscape, crowned by the towering 9,950-foot (3,033-meter) Mt Aspiring (known in Te Reo Maori as Tititea, translated as ‘Glistening Peak’). Then climb back into the helicopter for the return flight, gliding smoothly over the picturesque valleys of the Rees and Dart rivers back to Queenstown, where you’re transferred to your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Breathtaking 50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown
- ✓Views of Mt Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys
- ✓Be surrounded by mountain peaks as your flight includes a snow landing
- ✓Plenty of photo opportunities
- ✓Commentary from pilot
- ✓Pickup and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
What you'll see & do
- ✓From our base venture to the Southern Alps the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island.
- ✓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.
- ✓Soar above untouched native forests and glacial icefalls.
- ✓Soar above the spectacular Lake Wakatipu
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.
The fleet consists predominately of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels (seats 06 passengers plus pilot). They are ideal aircraft for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views for all passengers. The Helicopter Line has the highest levels of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of the operations.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Queenstown Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight
This helicopter flight is the ideal choice for aerial sightseeing from Queenstown; with its ability to hover and land, the copter brings you up close to towering peaks, crevasse-filled glaciers, and sparkling waterways. After pickup from your centrally located Queenstown hotel to the base, get settled aboard the helicopter and prepare for a spectacular round-trip flight with a snow landing on Jura Glacier. Your highly trained pilot has specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environment, and shares lively commentary on South Island landmarks throughout your 50-minute tour. Taking off from the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu, you’ll see the rugged peaks of the Remarkables mountain range come into view. Flying high above Queenstown, you’re soon treated to the full glory of the Southern Alps en route to the glacial summit. Step out onto Jura Glacier to soak up the panoramic views and admire the remote alpine landscape, crowned by the towering 9,950-foot (3,033-meter) Mt Aspiring (known in Te Reo Maori as Tititea, translated as ‘Glistening Peak’). Then climb back into the helicopter for the return flight, gliding smoothly over the picturesque valleys of the Rees and Dart rivers back to Queenstown, where you’re transferred to your hotel.
Highlights
- ✓Breathtaking 50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown
- ✓Views of Mt Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys
- ✓Be surrounded by mountain peaks as your flight includes a snow landing
- ✓Plenty of photo opportunities
- ✓Commentary from pilot
- ✓Pickup and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
What you'll see & do
- ✓From our base venture to the Southern Alps the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island.
- ✓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.
- ✓Soar above untouched native forests and glacial icefalls.
- ✓Soar above the spectacular Lake Wakatipu
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.
The fleet consists predominately of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels (seats 06 passengers plus pilot). They are ideal aircraft for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views for all passengers. The Helicopter Line has the highest levels of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of the operations.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.