Queenstown Essential Helicopter Flight - 45 Minutes

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Highlights & inclusions

45-minute scenic helicopter flight
Views of Queenstown's most iconic sights
Alpine landing on Cecil Peak
Fly over historic gold mining area
Scenic landing near the Shotover Canyon
Informative pilot commentary

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Sun, Apr 28, 2024

What you can expect

Discover some of the most iconic sights in Queenstown on the 45-minute Queenstown Essential helicopter flight with two scenic landings. This thrilling Heliworks Queenstown adventure is the ultimate way to explore the stunning landscapes of this iconic New Zealand destination. Throughout the Queenstown helicopter tour, look out for landmarks such as Cecil Peak, Skippers Canyon, Coronet Peak and so much more. Taking off from the Heliworks Queenstown base, you will be left in awe as your Queenstown helicopter tour soars above Lake Wakatipu and its surrounding mountains. This 20-minute Queenstown helicopter tour begins by navigating towards Cecil Peak, a mountain renowned for its spectacular views at the top. Here, your Heliworks Queenstown pilot will execute the first helicopter landing of the tour, so get your camera ready to capture panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin. From Cecil Peak, the Queenstown Essential helicopter flight continues past Ben Lomond and Moonlight Creek towards the historic Skippers Canyon. Enjoy aerial views of landscapes formed by the early gold miners, who sought their fortune in the rich waters of the Shotover River. After following along the Shotover River, it's time for the second scenic landing included in your Queenstown Essential helicopter flight. Throughout the flight, your experienced pilot provides informative commentary about your surroundings and the history and geology that helped form this spectacular scenery. Whether you're a thrill-seeker looking for an adrenaline rush or a nature lover seeking a unique perspective, this helicopter tour is a must-do activity while visiting Queenstown. Book your Queenstown Essential Helicopter Flight today and prepare for an adventure you'll never forget.

Location

64 Grant Road, Queenstown, Otago 9300

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 45-minute scenic helicopter flight with two landings
  • Two scenic landings
  • Informative pilot commentary
Time
  • This experience departs at 9:00am and 11:30am daily
Duration
  • Please allow 45 minutes for this experience (1 hour 15 minutes with Queenstown transfers included)
Departure Location
  • This experience includes pick up from central Queenstown or meet at Heliworks Queenstown base, 64 Grant Road, Frankton
What To Bring
  • Wear sensible comfortable covered shoes
  • Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
  • Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
Additional Information
  • Participant changes are fine as long as the passengers are a similar weight
  • Spectators are welcome wait and watch you flight take-off and land from our hangar
  • Flights are weather dependent. Weather checks are to be made one hour prior to departure. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply
  • There are wheelchair access and facilities
  • A minimum of two passengers are required for most scenic flights
  • Children must be accompanied by a full fare paying adult
  • Experience provider reserves the right to up-grade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required
  • Occasionally flight paths or landing locations may alter at the pilot’s discretion
  • For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience​
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience​
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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