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Helicopter Tour: Alpine Lakes, Glaciers, and Beaches
5.0
18 Ratings
Queenstown
Experience breathtaking views of alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice-capped mountains on this 2 to 2.5-hour helicopter tour. Soar over the fjord and relish the opportunity to land on a secluded west coast beach and an alpine glacier!
Experience breathtaking views of alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice-capped mountains on this 2 to 2.5-hour helicopter tour. Soar over the fjord and relish the opportunity to land on a secluded west coast beach and an alpine glacier!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Over The Top - The Helicopter Company - Departure lounge
- Milford Sound - Over The Top’s Milford Highlights excursion combines all the aspects of Milford Sound, the West Coast and the surrounding Southern Alps glacier areas. You helicopter will lift off from Queenstown and fly you high over the snow-capped Southern Alps to the stunningly…
- Over The Top - The Helicopter Company - Departure lounge
- Milford Sound - Over The Top’s Milford Highlights excursion combines all the aspects of Milford Sound, the West Coast and the surrounding Southern Alps glacier areas. You helicopter will lift off from Queenstown and fly you high over the snow-capped Southern Alps to the stunningly beautiful Milford Sound. Sit back and enjoy the view as you fly down Milford Sound giving you a birds-eye view of the waterfalls and rainforests below. Continue through to the mouth of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea and head north to land on a remote West Coast beach. Take a stroll on this uninhabited beach before lifting again to step out into an alpine environment – a stark contrast to the coast just moments before. At each landing site, the helicopter is fully shut down so you can enjoy the quiet serenity of this pristine environment. Take your time to explore and photograph this magical place.
What's Included
- Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off
- Shared or private helicopter options available
- Glacier and West Coast Beach landing with helicopter shut down to experience complete serenity of the surrounds
- Scenic Helicopter tour
- Complimentary car parking
- Live commentary in English from your knowledgeable pilot
- Luxury and pristine range of helicopters…
- Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off
- Shared or private helicopter options available
- Glacier and West Coast Beach landing with helicopter shut down to experience complete serenity of the surrounds
- 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
- Dramatically stunning views in the Fiordland National Park
- Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand
What's Not Included
- Food and Beverage - options available to pre purchase
- Gratuities
- Food and Beverage - options available to pre purchase
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
- Maximum 6 – 9 passengers per helicopter
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If we are unable to fly due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative flight or full refund
- Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
- There is a possibility of…
- Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
- Maximum 6 – 9 passengers per helicopter
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If we are unable to fly due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative flight or full refund
- Minimum passenger numbers apply for Shared flights
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain
- A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear
- You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions
- What to bring – a warm layer, sunglasses, camera & a smile
Location
10 Tex Smith Lane
Tex Smith Lane
Blue Hanger at the end of Tex Smith Lane
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(18 Ratings)
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Sherpa13607258256
Jan 2, 2026
BEST FLIGHT EVER! - This was an amazing experience. Our pilot was so pleasant and knowledgeable about the terrain. It was a highlight for our family and one we will remember always!!! Cannot recommend enough. There is no other way to really be able to appreciate the gorgeous land that is southern New Zealand!
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Drm888
Jul 5, 2024
Incredible experience - Incredible experience- stopping off at Lake Erskine was something we will never forget, with great views of Milford Sound. Would highly recommend to all.
The team at OTT were in constant contact when our initial flight got cancelled because of the weather, we booked on to the next morning no issues.
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Marygraceg2019
Mar 13, 2024
Great Experience! - Amazing views of Milford Sound and the surrounding mountain ranges. They had a great professional team. We would recommend this tour to anyone!
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Road47094839197
Feb 25, 2024
Fantastic tour of queenstown via helicopter by Over The Top….. - Absolutely fantastic. Davey explained all our views of the mountains and lakes etc. we landed twice on snow and by a lake . We took time at each place to take pictures, walk around and take in the spectacular views.
Highly recommend.
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Michaelby3748dg
Jan 14, 2024
Our NZ highlight - THE way to see Milford Sound with a glacier and beach landing thrown in for good measure. A clear highlight of our 3 week trip in NZ. Our pilot Ben was a class act, 10/10
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Chcannon3
Aug 26, 2023
A must-do experience on your trip to New Zealand! - Wow! What an incredible experience and well worth it if you’re visiting the Queensland area in NZ. Choppy was our pilot (and is the business owner) — Shes runs a wonderful company and provides a beautiful, exciting, and safe experiences for visitors to enjoy. The trip helped give us a wonderful understanding of and appreciation for this special place. So so glad we did this excursion! Definitely a major trip highlight!
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Ejt102478704
May 18, 2023
Fantastic trip I - This was awesome. Choppy - CEO and pilot -was incredible. We saw some insane stuff and had a terrific time. Cannot think of coming back to Queenstown and not doing this again. Simply amazing!
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Resort55208781880
Feb 24, 2023
Best way to see New Zealand - We didn’t know what to expect and we’re overwhelmed by the vastness and the beauty of New Zealand. It was an incredible way to see the country. We landed on a glacier which was unexpected and was the highlight of our trip. Pilot was great and very safe. We would recommend the trip to anyone visiting the area. All I can say is fantastic!!!!
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Graeme
Dec 14, 2022
One of the most special days anyone could wish for - I booked 2 helicopters and took the family , WHAT a great day PEDRO looked after co-ordination, Ben chief pilot Rena was the other pilot both were OUTSTANDING we landed at the most beautiful and remote spots the BBQ and the team did a wonderful job the setting was unique anyone could not of had a better day anywhere in the world,
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905curtb
Dec 1, 2022
Best Part of our NZ experience - Best part of our entire NZ vacation. Would recommend flying with Top Helicopters without hesitation. Went with two people nervous about flying and the trip was smooth with ample warning when we hit a couple of small bumps. Scenery was amazing, Ben's commentary was the best and we got to visit places on the South Island inaccessible absent a helicopter trip. The Best!!
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