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Queenstown Aerial Tour: Scenic Helicopter Flight
5.0
32 Ratings
Queenstown
Experience Queenstown’s beauty from above. Marvel at Wakatipu basin, Shotover River, and Lord of the Rings sites. Land on the Remarkables for panoramic views.
Experience Queenstown’s beauty from above. Marvel at Wakatipu basin, Shotover River, and Lord of the Rings sites. Land on the Remarkables for panoramic views.
Duration:
35 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Wakatipu - Experience a breathtaking aerial view of Queenstown, showcasing the stunning and varied landscapes of the Wakatipu Basin.
- Shotover River - Glide above the Shotover River and the charming rural villages cherished by Queenstown residents.
- Coronet Peak Ski Resort - Enjoy a flight past the renowned ski slopes of Coronet Peak.
- Lake Wakatipu - Experience a breathtaking aerial view of Queenstown, showcasing the stunning and varied landscapes of the Wakatipu Basin.
- Shotover River - Glide above the Shotover River and the charming rural villages cherished by Queenstown residents.
- Coronet Peak Ski Resort - Enjoy a flight past the renowned ski slopes of Coronet Peak.
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Alpine landing (approx. 10 mins)
- Pilot guide & commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Allow 35 minutes total trip duration including alpine landing
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Alpine landing (approx. 10 mins)
- Pilot guide & commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Allow 35 minutes total trip duration including alpine landing
What's Not Included
- Items of a personal nature
- Items of a personal nature
Additional Information
Discover the breathtaking variety that Queenstown offers. Experience the awe-inspiring canyons of the Shotover River, the exhilarating ski slopes of Coronet Peak, the serene rural getaways, and the picturesque villages that define Queenstown’s charm. This aerial journey guarantees an unforgettable adventure. Seize this exciting chance to view Queenstown…
Discover the breathtaking variety that Queenstown offers. Experience the awe-inspiring canyons of the Shotover River, the exhilarating ski slopes of Coronet Peak, the serene rural getaways, and the picturesque villages that define Queenstown’s charm. This aerial journey guarantees an unforgettable adventure. Seize this exciting chance to view Queenstown from a fresh vantage point.
- All children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.
Location
The Helicopter Line, Queenstown
Lucas Place
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
(32 Ratings)
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F7521wadeanc
Nov 5, 2025
The grand circle scenic helicopter flight - The booking process was pretty poor as we got charged in usd. The flight experience was awesome. Got to land on the snow and get out the helicopter for pics and to look around us.
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943trudym
Sep 1, 2025
We had a Blast! - An amazing experience for the whole family! Would highly recommend it to anybody, Our pilot kept us informed and gave us a commentary the whole time which was gret.
Thank you!
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Jodiep109
Aug 31, 2025
Fantastic - Fantastic. Well organised, fabulous views, terrific pilot. One of the best experiences we’ve had and would highly recommend!
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Hoanarenau
Apr 23, 2025
A fun way to see Queenstown - Super friendly staff. Happy experience all round!
The best way to experience and see Queenstown by far!
Highly recommended A++
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Pramainc
Apr 3, 2025
Nothing to fault. Just as expected - Took the Grand Circle tour with them. Booked the night before on a whim, they called in the morning to confirm about 2 hrs before the tour.
Multiple free pick up / drop off points across Queenstown, so you are pretty much covered even if you dont drive.
Briefing and the tour was conducted professionally and they even take effort to swap the passengers around for the return journey so everyone gets a front seat or window seat at some point.
There is a standard upselling of a totally optional printed photo at the end. Nothing wrong with that, but at 25NZD, its a bit steep.
One more thing, booking direct with them seems the most expensive, there are travel agencies and other websites w referral codes that can get u 10 - 20 % off the list price.
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Ian
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing scenic experience - Did the Grand Circle for my wife's special birthday. Fabulous experience. It was a perfect day which made the experience even better! Landed on a mountain ridge overlooking a lake, which was spectacular! Special thanks to our pilot Richard and our driver/host Damian. The memories linger much longer than the price paid. so do it!
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Iainh591
Feb 19, 2025
Great Pilots Choice Trip - Fantastic trip, Skids (Richard) our pilot was excellent, informative and helpful throughout, a real credit to Helicopter line.
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Stuartfe7930sb
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing experience - I cannot rate this highly enough was a beautiful day and the flights / pilot , whole experience was amazing. I will certainly to it again when I am next in Queenstown the views were amazing , glaciers incredible and the pilot was fun.Its a MUST do for sure worth every penny.
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Nozomi_o
Mar 12, 2024
I spent a lovely time and... - I spent a lovely time and had a great experience. I satisfied with this special trip🥰
Thank you so much!
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Travellingisliving83
Jan 25, 2024
Absolutely magical flight. We had the perfect weather and scenery was spectacular - My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our flight. It was a glorious day, the landing was amazing and we had plenty of time for photos and playing in the snow. This flight was so memorable and one of the best experiences on our whole NZ trip. Very safety conscious and professional and picked up directly from hotel and took us back.
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