Enjoy a thrilling 50-minute helicopter flight over Queenstown to explore the glaciers of Mt. Aspiring National Park. Fly past spectacular New Zealand mountains and ice falls before experiencing an exhilarating landing on a glacier in the Forbes Mountains.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 50 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick-upservice is available from all Queenstown hotels.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the glaciers of Mt. Aspiring National Park by helicopter
- Admire the amazing scenery and breathtaking views around Queenstown from the air
- Experience an exhilarating landing on a glacier
- See how glaciers formed the area's unique landscape
- Fly over historic Skippers Canyon
Full description
Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley into Mt. Aspiring National Park during this 50-minute glacier explorer helicopter flight from Queenstown.
Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. Spend some time taking photos before heading back towards Queenstown, past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.
Fly through landscapes which contain many stories of the natural and human history of New Zealand and the Southern Lakes. During your flight you'll see how glaciers and the movement of the earth's crust formed the area's unique mountains and valleys. Plenty of evidence also remains of the rich gold mining history left by Europeans and Chinese gold miners in the late 1800s.
Throughout your flight you'll benefit from the service of the most experienced team of helicopter pilots in Queenstown. Your highly experienced, well-known local pilots will share their extensive knowledge of the area with you while showing you the best of New Zealand's amazing scenery.
Please note that there may not be snow on the day of your flight depending on the season, especially during summer.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- 50-minute helicopter flight with glacier landing
- In-flight commentary to highlight the points of interest
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Drones
- Selfie sticks
Know before you go
- It is strongly recommend that you make your flight bookings in advance and at the start of your Queenstown itinerary to ensure you are not disappointed. If your flight is canceled due to adverse weather, your booking can be transferred to another day. Alternatively, if you prefer, your payment will be refunded in full.
- If you cancel your reservation more than 24 hours from the departure time, a full refund will be made. Cancellations within 24 hours of the departure time will incur a 25% cancellation fee.
- The flight duration specified in the tour itinerary is approximate and can be subject to weather conditions. On occasion, flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot's discretion.
- Minimum numbers apply. Individual bookings may be combined and upgrades offered if necessary to achieve minimum numbers.
- Please advise us in advance if you weigh over 100 kg (220 lbs).
- Glacier landing/snow subject to weather conditions.