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50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

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Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

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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)

What To Expect

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Mount Aspiring National Park

Enjoy a landing on top of a snowy glacier .

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

Pickup included

Glacier Explorer - Early Bird

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

122 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • 10/10 experience

    Hind A,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely lovely. Definitely would recommend The pilot was a great guy, took photos of us, and was very cool.

  • Absolutely unreal...

    Raquel S,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely unreal experience!! Definitely worth it! Pilot was very knowledgeable about the area. Stopping on the mountain was just incredible!

  • 50-Minute Glacier Explorer

    Leonor R,

    Jun 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Totally amazing ! Awesome experience landing on a Glacier. Our pilot, was professional & courteous… highly recommend this adventure!!

  • Unforgettable experience

    Sean M,

    May 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A thoroughly unforgettable experience! Incredible views from start to finish. Within 15 mins we were up in the mountains and glaciers. A professional company, highly recommended

  • 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.

From NZD 703

4.93
122 reviews
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