50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

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From NZD 703

4.93
111 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. There’s time for photos in the snow before heading back towards Queenstown past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Landing and facility fees

Headsets to hear the pilot clearly

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Options

50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

Pickup included

Glacier Explorer - Early Bird

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

111 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Simply Incredible

    CandyN,

    Apr 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Thank you Captain Alfie!! The helicopter ride is imply incredible. No photo can justify the experience honestly.

  • Outstanding!

    Diane G,

    Mar 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The ride is thrilling and the Pilot even pointed out some glacial features and Lord of The Ring sites.

  • Thoroughly Enjoyed!

    Philip B,

    Apr 7, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was one of our best experiences in New Zealand. Being able to see Lord of the Rings filming locations from above was very appealing to me, and the views from the landing spots were incredible. Our pilot was friendly, helpful, and definitely helped make it an overall wonderful ride

  • Absolutely fabulous experience

    Michael V,

    Mar 21, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our pilot Michael was amazing. The whole experience was unforgettable, but landing on the glacier and mucking around in the snow was si much fun.

  • thoroughly recommend

    Barbara G,

    Mar 14, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Feeling at one with nature - fantastic experience - value for money - this sums it up totally. Very friendly staff