50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown
Overview
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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)
What To Expect
Mount Aspiring National Park
Enjoy a landing on top of a snowy glacier .
Options
Glacier Explorer - Early Bird
Pickup included
50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown
Pickup included
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
50-Minute Glacier Explorer
Leonor R,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Totally amazing ! Awesome experience landing on a Glacier. Our pilot, was professional & courteous… highly recommend this adventure!!
Unforgettable experience
Sean M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00A 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
5.00Thank you Captain Alfie!! The helicopter ride is imply incredible. No photo can justify the experience honestly.
Outstanding!
Diane G,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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
5.00This 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
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