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The Grand Circle - 30 Minute Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing - The Helicopter Line

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Experience Queenstown from the best vantage point possible with a mesmerising 30 Minute Helicopter Flight!

Experience Queenstown from the best vantage point possible with a mesmerising 30 Minute Helicopter Flight!

Highlights

  • See the stunning beauty of Queenstown from above
  • Discover the length of Lake Wakatipu
  • Enjoy a 30 minute Helicopter Flight with informative commentary
  • Alpine landing high above the town

Feel the anticipation build as you board our modern and comfortable helicopter before taking to the skies for the flight of your life.

On this premier scenic flight, you’ll get to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Wakatipu Basin from the mouth of the iconic Shotover River to beyond Coronet Peak and the Southern Alps.

Suitable for individuals, couples, and families, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the very essence of pure New Zealand beauty.

Adult $425.00
Child $298.00 (4-14 years old)
Infant $213.00 (0-3 years old)

What's included

  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Alpine landing (possible snow landing in winter)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Informative pilot commentary

Duration

  • Allow approximately 30 minutes 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. 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.

    This flight requires a minimum number of 4 passengers for departure.

    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.

    All Children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$425.00
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

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  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

  • Adult$339.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$298.00
  • Infant$213.00

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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ohasha from New Zealand wrote on 19 October 2022

Excellent

Great experience

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sarahk21 from New Zealand wrote on 05 October 2022

Amazing

Perfect day and Pete the pilot was lovely- definitely recommend!!

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Dean Wright from New Zealand wrote on 27 September 2022

Fantastic experience

Only one word decription Fantastic

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Renee Roeske from New Zealand wrote on 06 July 2021

Helicopter flight

Loved the view and ride - was amazing. Pilot was great. But very very disappointing when it says 30 minute flight, you pay a lot of money, to then only get a 13 minute ride, including the take off, alpine landing and landing again….. a lot of money for 13 minutes as I timed it.

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Carol from New Zealand wrote on 26 September 2022

Amazing experience

Excellent customer service from the Helicopter Line team and pilots. It was an awesome 1st helicopter ride. Love to do it again one day.

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