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15 Best Queenstown Helicopter Tours

The flights worth booking.

The 15 queenstown helicopter tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. What each flight shows you from the air, how long you are up, who flies it, and what a seat costs.

15 Best Queenstown Helicopter Tours

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown - From Lucas Place Pickup to a Glacier Landing
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Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

1.Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

A small-group Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown plus an included boat cruise, with a glacier or alpine landing in Fiordland.

Most Popular 5.0

“Truly spectacular! We have never done anything like this before and it was such a highlight of our trip to NZ. Our pilot Jack was great! The flight was so gorgeous, Milford Sound was incredible, and we got to see dolphins. Landing on a glacier on the way back was amazing too.”

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Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing - The alpine landing: what it feels like to step onto the mountain
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Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

2.Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

A 20-minute Queenstown helicopter flight over the Remarkables, ending with an alpine landing above Lake Wakatipu.

5.0

“First time in a helicopter, the tour was simply wonderful. Perched atop the mountains looking out over Queenstown was definitely the experience of a lifetime. One the entire family immensely enjoyed.”

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Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight - Inside the AS355 Twin Engine Squirrel: views are good, but comfort is a tradeoff
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Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight

3.Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight

50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown to Jura Glacier with a snow landing, Southern Alps views, and pilot commentary plus hotel pickup.

5.0

“I would like to give a special shoutout to Ben. I just have called a few times to see if the weather would permit the flying experience and he was absolutely a champion in responding with complete patience and kindness. The overall experience was truly breathtaking and wow what a finish it was for my…”

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25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown - Landing on the Remarkables Spur: Snow, Photos, and the Big Change
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25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown - The small-group difference (and why you’ll feel it in the cabin)
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Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

5.Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown gives you Fiordland views by air, plus a Milford Sound landing with narration for your group of up to 6.

5.0

“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”

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Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown - The Flight Over Queenstown: Big Views, Fast Confidence
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Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour - The route: from Mt Aspiring to Shotover River Gorge and Ford of Bruinen
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Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown - Milford Sound From the Air: Getting the Big Picture Fast
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Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight - The Lake Wakatipu alpine landing: the moment your photos stop being ordinary
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Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

9.Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

A 30-minute Queenstown helicopter flight over Lake Wakatipu, with an alpine landing for shut-down, photo-ready views of the Remarkables.

5.0

“Family had a fantastic time. Our pilot David was an awesome guy and made us feel very safe. From check in to leaving, the whole Over The Top team were great. 10/10 experience”

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Queenstown: The Grand Circle Scenic Helicopter Flight - Stop 1: Wakatipu Basin flyover and getting your bearings
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Queenstown: The Grand Circle Scenic Helicopter Flight

10.Queenstown: The Grand Circle Scenic Helicopter Flight

Queenstown Grand Circle helicopter flight with an alpine landing in the Remarkables, hotel pickup, and pilot commentary. 35 minutes total.

5.0

“My husband has mobility issues. The pilot was so very kind and accommodating helping him in and out of the helicopter. I couldn't ask for a more positive experience!”

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Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from Queenstown - Glacier landing: the moment you’ll remember longest
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Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from Queenstown

11.Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from Queenstown

1-hour Queenstown helicopter tour with a weather-dependent glacier landing, Bose headsets, and quiet engine-off moments high in the Southern Alps.

5.0

“Having never been on a helicopter, we did not know what to expect. We were blown away by the amazing beauty, majestic mountains and how close we could get to see so much of the landscape. The glacier landing was magnificent! Read more”

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Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown - Over The Top par-3: how you’ll approach the shot at altitude
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Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

12.Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

Helicopter to an exclusive Southern Alps par-3 golf hole above Queenstown, with clubs, balls, pickup, and big altitude views.

5.0

“This one tour is all about the experience. The helicopter ride, the views, the altitude, shooting balls from the “top of the world”, all of that and more, definitely worth the time and the cost. Punctual, but didn’t feel rushed. The team is friendly, confident and kind. Definitely recommend.”

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The Ultimate Milford Sound Experience by Helicopter from Queenstown - Four landings that turn Milford Sound into a full story
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The Ultimate Milford Sound Experience by Helicopter from Queenstown

13.The Ultimate Milford Sound Experience by Helicopter from Queenstown

Fly Milford Sound by helicopter from Queenstown, land at four wild spots, then picnic in Fiordland with Champagne, beer, and cheese.

5.0

“What an amazing and unforgettable experience …I still can’t believe it! Our pilot (Steve) was impeccable both in his flying skills, knowledge, and customer service!! He was fun and interesting and took us to places I would have never thought poRead more”

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Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride - The Helicopter Ride Over Lake Wakatipu: Short, Scenic, and Instructive
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Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

14.Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

Fly from Queenstown to Cecil Peak for a small-group helicopter ride, then enjoy a champagne picnic with stunning Lake Wakatipu views.

5.0

“Such an amazing experience, pick up & drop off included which is so convenient. Ben the pilot was awesome! Package includes drinks & food platter everything in there was delicious. The best part was the mountain top views 😍 definitely recommend doing this with your loved one! Loved every bit of this! I would go…”

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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown - The helicopter portion: pilot-guide commentary and Bose headsets
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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

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