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Southern Glacier Experience - 50 Minute Scenic Flight & Alpine Snow Landing - The Helicopter Line

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Experience the unforgettable sights of the breathtaking Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring before exploring the ancient Southern Glaciers!

Experience the unforgettable sights of the breathtaking Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring before exploring the ancient Southern Glaciers!

Highlights

  • Enjoy a premier 50 minute scenic flight with informative commentary
  • Soak up breath-taking views over the Southern Alps and Mount Aspiring National Parkon
  • See untouched native forests and glacial icefalls
  • Experience an Alpine landing among snow-capped peaks

Join the Helicopter Line as they reach exhilarating heights and unveil Queenstown’s world-renowned Alpine views.

You’ll be blown away when you see the remote icefalls of the Jura, Clarke, Grant and Isobel glaciers from ultimate aerial viewpoints.

Making a snow landing, you’ll stand in pristine white snow as you immerse yourself in the most stunning alpine setting imaginable.

Exposing the spectacular bird's eye visuals of Lake Wakatipu, Mount Aspiring, and the majestic Rees and Dart River Valleys - this is a truly memorable experience of New Zealand’s treasured alpine wonders.

Adult $725.00
Child $508.00 (4-14 years old)
Infant $363.00 (0-4 years old)

What's included

  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Alpine landing
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Informative pilot commentary

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • Departure Point: The Helicopter Line Base
  • Lucas Place
  • Queenstown

Notes

  • Please Note: All flights are subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers being met.This flight requires a minimum number of 4 passengers for departure.

    Scenic flight routes are dependent on current snow conditions in Queenstown and surrounds.

    Please provide us with your central Queenstown pick-up location as your proceed through the check out or alternatively let us know if you will have your own transport.

    All pickups are 45mins prior to the departure time.

  • All Children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.

    Please provide us with an estimate of each passengers individual weight as you proceed through the checkout. Actual weights will be recorded prior to the departure of your flight.

    Acceptance of your reservation is conditional upon the information and weight estimates provided by you.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$660.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$660.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$363.00

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  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$695.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$695.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

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  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$660.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$725.00
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$575.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

  • Adult$660.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$508.00
  • Infant$363.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Sam Hamdan from Australia wrote on 10 February 2023

Absolutely spectacular

Stunning scenery that takes your breath away. It was the highlight of the trip. The pilot was professional and informative. It’s a must do!! I came from overseas specifically for this activity, and it didn’t disappoint

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Peter Bramble from Australia wrote on 22 February 2024

Helicopter line queentown

Excellent experienced company to deal with. Staff are friendly and polite. The pilots are one of the best that I have flown with and the experience, well you will just have put it on your bucket list to do when your in queentown.

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Tanya from New Zealand wrote on 13 December 2023

Epic experience

Absolutely incredible getting to see Queenstown from the air and land on a glacier

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Suzanne Laister from United Kingdom wrote on 09 November 2023

Glacier helicopter trip

Excellent

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faithj2 from New Zealand wrote on 01 October 2023

Amazing once in a life time experience!

We had Pete as our pilot in queenstown and and it was such an amazing experience! we felt safe through out the whole experience and it made our honeymoon unforgettable. it's definitely worth the price and a once in a life time experience with beautiful views and sob much fun. we did the 50 minute scenic flight with alpine snow landing and its something we'll remember forever. thanks Pete!

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