New Zealand · HELICOPTER TOURS IN QUEENSTOWN
Good helicopter tours in Queenstown fill up over summer; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Queenstown helicopter tour with an alpine landing. 25 minutes of views over Lake Wakatipu, plus hotel pickup and photo stops.
“Amazing experience easy to get to and very helpful staff”
50-minute Queenstown helicopter flight over Mt Aspiring, Skippers Canyon, and Earnslaw Burn, with possible glacier landing and LOTR views.
“From the start, everything was wonderfully arranged. Grace, a delightful lady, picked us up from our hotel, and we had a lovely chat on the way. Upon arrival at the center, we were guided every step of the way. There, we met our pilot, Will, who was very friendly. The ride was incredibly smooth, and he explained everything to us as we went along. Landing on the glacier was the highlight of our trip in Queenstown. We highly recommend this company—it was a lot of fun. After taking off again, Will showed us around and safely brought us back down. We were then accompanied by another lovely driver, Jack, who…”
Helicopter from Queenstown to Milford Sound, with glacier or alpine landing and a Fiordland boat cruise. Small group.
“The pilot was professional friendly and knowledgeable. The views were incredible and the kids had the times of their lives!”
Queenstown helicopter flight over the Remarkables with an alpine landing above Lake Wakatipu, including hotel pickup and pilot commentary.
“From start to finish absolutely amazing experience and would fully recommend and do a trip again here in Queenstown or anywhere near”
Helicopter over Fiordland to Milford Sound, then cruise cliffs and waterfalls, finish with a glacier or alpine landing for huge views.
“Unfortunately the trip was canceled due to high winds and heavy rains”
50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown to Jura Glacier for a snow landing, Mt Aspiring views, and dramatic returns over alpine valleys.
“Absolute breathtaking, please do it if you have a chance! Certain things you can only enjoy from the air! Worth every dollar. Service was 10/10, we were originally booked for a day with average weather, called them asking to change to the next day and they were happy to do so. Our pilot Jono was great too! Also worth mentioning my wife is pregnant and loved it! In case you're wondering (as we were too), it's super smooth and although it can feel a bit tight, she had a great time.”
A 25-minute helicopter ride from Queenstown with pilot narration, a mountain landing at the Remarkables, and hotel pickup for easy sightseeing.
“Amazing experience all around! Beautiful scenery. This is our first time traveling in a heli, and our pilot made it a very smooth and comfortable experience.”
Fly Milford Sound by small-group helicopter from Queenstown with narration headsets, photo stops, and transfers included, typically 2.5 hours.
“Good communication! I’m sure this would have been the HIGHLIGHT of our NZ trip, but due to weather our trip had to be cancelled with several days of rain impeding our plans. We were contacted promptly the morning of our original heli flighRead more”
Queenstown helicopter tour with an alpine snow landing, hotel pickup, and a quiet shut-down moment for unforgettable winter photos.
“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 to Lord of the Rings filming sites and a glacier landing, with hotel pickup, small group comfort, and LOTR guidance.
“Incredible experience!! My inner LOTR nerd was freaking out. The pilot was awesome!! Highly recommend!!”
Milford Sound by helicopter with three landings, including Milford, a West Coast beach, and a glacier or alpine stop from Queenstown.
“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.”
30-minute Queenstown helicopter flight with an alpine snow landing over the Whakatipu Basin. Panoramic views, pilot commentary, winter fun.
“from booking to check-in to flying, the entire experience was incredible. this is a must do when visiting queenstown. the staff are amazing and so friendly and our pilot eddie was fantastic. couldn't have asked for anything better, highly recommend!”
Queenstown helicopter grand circle flight with an alpine snow landing in the Remarkables, hotel pickup included, around 35 minutes total.
“We did this tour with our friends as they had never been in a helicopter before. Definitely a must to see Queenstown from the air. The commentary by the pilot was informative and he sat the helicopter down on one of the mountains which really made you feel like you were on top of the world. A very special memory has been created for us.”
Helicopter from Queenstown to Milford Sound plus a 2-hour Fiordland cruise, with an alpine glacier landing and photo stop.
“Spectacular Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing Breathtaking views of mountains and fjords—an unforgettable experience from above! The glacier landing was magical, surrounded by sparkling ice. Perfect organization and a professional pilot made this trip absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!”
A 50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown to Mount Aspiring National Park for glacier icefall views and a snow landing.
“A breathtaking experience like no other... to be able to see these majestic peaks as one only can from the air. Plenty of information given by our guide, as well as thrills from getting so close to the rock/snowy mountain tops.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
