Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from Queenstown
Allow 1 hour
Our Glacier Explorer excursion departs from Queenstown to take you high above the Wakatipu basin to show off all the surrounding beauty. You will then head on a scenic journey towards an ancient glacier which constantly moves under its own weight.
On arrival, the helicopter will shut down on the landing to allow you to enjoy the peace and quiet. Hear the creaking of the glacier, feel the white ice crunch beneath your feet, peer into pure blue crevasses and absorb the stunning scenery of this magical place. Learn of the glacial recession and monitoring of this permanently frozen world.
Your helicopter will then lift off to bring you back on a scenic flight covering more of the Queenstown area including the main surrounding mountain ranges, Queenstown township and the long thin Z -shaped glacial formed lake known as Lake Wakatipu.
Options
Private Eurocopter EC130 B4
Price per Helicopter
What's included in Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Over The Top - The Helicopter Company
Our Glacier Explorer excursion departs from Queenstown to take you high above the Wakatipu basin to show off all the surrounding beauty. You will then head on a scenic journey towards an ancient glacier which constantly moves under its own weight. On arrival, the helicopter will shut down on the landing to allow you to enjoy the peace and quiet. Hear the creaking of the glacier, feel the white ice crunch beneath your feet, peer into pure blue crevasses and absorb the stunning scenery of this magical place. Learn of the glacial recession and monitoring of this permanently frozen world. Your helicopter will then lift off to bring you back on a scenic flight covering more of the Queenstown area including the main surrounding mountain ranges, Queenstown township and the long thin Z -shaped glacial formed lake known as Lake Wakatipu.
Inclusions
- Applicable landing and facility fees
- Glacier landing (weather dependant)
- Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off
- Scenic Helicopter tour
- National Park fees
- Professional pilot / guide
- Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food & Beverage
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum 2 passengers required for the Shared Flight
Meet
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 40 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Blue Hanger at end of Tex Smith Lane
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Minimum numbers apply for Shared flights • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements on shared flights. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in mountainous uneven terrain • A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear • You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
