35-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Overview
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35 minutes
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A winning combination: Spectacular alpine scenery including Skippers Canyon and the Queenstown basin as well as the chance to land in the snow on one of the regions stunning peaks. Route dependent on snow conditions.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Landing and facility fees
Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Flight includes views around the Wakatipu basin and then heading out to Skippers Canyon for a landing.
Options
35-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown
Pickup included
Alpine Scenic - Early Bird
Pickup included
Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exhilarating trip
Anne T,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00A most exciting trip over the mountains, but be careful if you have a non-NZ phone. When we tried to find the heliport to check-in on arrival in Queenstown (as requested) it was all closed up, and the phone number provided did not answer so we called another number which turned out to be a different company. At 8am we called them for a weather check to confirm the trip was going ahead, at which point they answered the phone. These call costs to NZ land lines cost me £3.50 a minute (approx £28 in total). Other tours I have done this trip the tour operators communicate by WhatsApp, whereby calls are free and this extra expense is not incurred. Otherwise Scenic Helicopter tours made sure that all the safety measures were in place and that we were all briefed accordingly, adding up to an exhilarating experience.
Amazing views and landing...
Lisa C,
Mar 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing views and landing during the trip to enjoy the view and take pictures. We saw a rainbow 🌈 which was beautiful
Awesome experience
Adele G,
Oct 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience-Will was our pilot and was awesome showing us the sights. We had time on the mountain to get some great photos!
Flight cancelled due to weather but handled very well!
Stephanie D,
Jul 20, 2022
- Viator
3.00We didn’t get to experience our helicopter flight due to bad weather, however the alpine scenic flight operators were open, honest and very pleasant to deal with. While we were disappointed in not being able to go, the weather isn’t something they control but the experience was handled very well they tried their best to accomodate us at other times or dates and issues a full refund immediately when we couldn’t select another time.
First snow of the season
Hannah B,
Apr 26, 2022
- Viator
5.00Loved our tour, was lucky enough to go up the afternoon that Queenstown received it’s first snow of the season. Highly recommend this tour, beautiful views of Queenstown and the remarkables.
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