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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
Mount Aspiring National Park
Enjoy a landing on top of a snowy glacier .
Pickup included
Pickup included
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hind A,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely lovely. Definitely would recommend The pilot was a great guy, took photos of us, and was very cool.
Raquel S,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely unreal experience!! Definitely worth it! Pilot was very knowledgeable about the area. Stopping on the mountain was just incredible!
Leonor R,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
Totally amazing ! Awesome experience landing on a Glacier. Our pilot, was professional & courteous… highly recommend this adventure!!
Sean M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
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
CandyN,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
Thank you Captain Alfie!! The helicopter ride is imply incredible. No photo can justify the experience honestly.
Operated by Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters