QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown’s best days out.
The 15 most popular helicopter tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
A pilot-chosen Queenstown helicopter route plus an alpine landing you can’t reach any other way, with hotel pickup included.
Most Popular“The flight was so good and I would definitely book this one again and will definitely recommend to others!”
50-minute Queenstown helicopter flight with glacier landing in Mt Aspiring National Park, plus views of Skippers Canyon and Earnslaw Burn.
“It was a very safe and enjoyable experience. Our pilot certainly knew his way around the mountains.”
Half-day Milford Sound helicopter and cruise from Queenstown with glacier landing, small-group flight, and a one-hour boat tour.
“This was a magnificent experience! Luke was a wonderful pilot, guide and host all in one. This was the best experience of our lives! Highly recommend - if money is the constraint I would take my entire budget and use it on this excursion! Thank you Luke for fulfilling a lifetime dream!”
A short Queenstown helicopter flight over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, ending with a mountain alpine landing and big Southern Alps views.
“It was an awesome experience. Wish it was longer though. The flight was smooth, view was spectacular on top.”
Helicopter over Fiordland, glacier landing, then a Milford Sound cruise. Queenstown transfers included on a 4-hour, weather-ready tour.
“Great pilot and office staff Smooth as silk logistics Excellent communication Wonderful sightseeing and commentary The cruise was amazing Overall 10/10”
50-minute Queenstown helicopter flight with a Jura Glacier snow landing, Mt Aspiring views, and hotel pickup over Lake Wakatipu.
“This was definitely a highlight for us. The reason we decided on a Queenstown flight was proximity to Queenstown without having to do a 3 hour drive to Mt Cook, city pick up and drop off and Richard, our pilot - he was very informative and friendly. The snow landing was amazing. Only one draw…”
20 minutes above Queenstown with an alpine landing on Remarkables Spur. See LOTR-style valleys and peaks for $149.
“I’m amazed with their service, i couldnt make it in the morning due to uber pickup and i could rescheduled to later time which is more expensive than my package without getting extra charge. They also upgraded my package with the one with drinks up in Alpine spot landing. And also offered me a lift…”
A 25-minute small-group helicopter tour from Queenstown with hotel pickup, pilot narration, and a mountain landing on the Remarkables.
“This is probably one of the best things I have ever done in my life. Exceeded our expectations. Decided to book this as a family for my son’s 10th birthday. The helicopter easy fit our family of 2 adults and 4 kids and we all had amazing views regardless of where we sat. We landed…”
Helicopter from Queenstown to Milford Sound over Fiordland with small-group narration, hotel pickup, and a 30-minute landing for photos.
“The Pilot Luke was amazing give us plenty of time at each location (never felt rushed) provided us with lots of information on areas that we passed and even offered to take photos for us. This was such a fantastic tour and we would highly recommend this tour. Money well spent and memories that will…”
45-minute Queenstown helicopter flight with an alpine snow landing, pickup included, live English commentary, and serious photo views.
“Best part of the trip. Superb professionalism and safety. Fun to the supreme. A must do while in Queenstown. See sights that you can only imagine.”
Queenstown helicopter tour with LOTR filming locations and a glacier landing in the Mt Aspiring region, with small-group pickup.
“INCREDIBLE! Once in a lifetime kinda moment. My husband is a huge lord of the rings fan but honestly this flight was so much more than just getting to see the film locations. Getting to land on a glacier and on top of mountains was just amaRead more”
35-minute Wanaka helicopter flight with a year-round snow/glacier landing, Southern Alps views, and a 10-minute stop for photos.
“Brilliant!”
Helicopter flight from Queenstown over Milford Sound and glaciers, with a glacier touchdown, Bose headsets, and transport included.
“Incredible experience. Knowledgeable and professional pilot and immaculate helicopter. Worth every dollar”
A half-hour helicopter flight over Lake Wakatipu with an alpine landing and shut-down photo moments in Queenstown, shared or private.
“A fantastic experience, our pilot was amazing, sharing lots of knowledge with us about the area, and also found us snow so late in the season for a snow landing and photos. Value for money and a memory that will stand out forever.”
Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound with 3 landings, including a glacier/alpine and West Coast beach, plus Fiordland views and photos.
“The provider actually made sure that we had our best experience even though we had to reschedule due to weather and airport maintenance At Milford sound.”
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