Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown
Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown.
Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a snow landing on the distinctive Jura Glacier. Stand in snow surrounded by high mountain peaks and bush covered valleys as you admire unparalleled views of Mount Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys.
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Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown
Pickup included
What's included in Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
From our base venture to the Southern Alps the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island.
Mount Aspiring National ParkPass-by Only
Witness first hand Mount Aspiring, vast untouched tracts of native forest and ancient glacial icefalls before landing amongst the snow-capped peaks of the Mount Aspiring National Park.
Mount Aspiring National ParkPass-by Only
Soar above untouched native forests and glacial icefalls.
Inclusions
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5-10 minutes)
- Professionally trained pilots have specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environment
- Informative commentary during the flight
- Hotel pick up and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.
- The fleet consists predominately of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels (seats 06 passengers plus pilot). They are ideal aircraft for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views for all passengers. The Helicopter Line has the highest levels of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of the operations.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• It is recommended that sunglasses, warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn due to cold temperatures • To avoid disappointment please let us know if a passenger's weight changes from time of booking. If your actual weight at check in is 15kg (33lb) or greater than your declared weight, you may need to be rescheduled and would be subject to flight availability. • All scenic flights are subject to weather conditions. Should a flight not operate due to weather conditions or minimum number requirements, passengers can redeem their voucher for any other scenic flights of similar duration and price at any of The Helicopter Line operations in Mount Cook, Queenstown, Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier. • Get in touch with us if your contact details have changed or need updating from time of booking. • Hotel pickups (if available) commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
