Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

Overview

Available languages

English

25 minutes

Mobile ticket

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains.

Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day.

Experience views of majestic Queenstown as you perch on rugged mountain terrain, you may even be standing on snow in the winter. Don’t forget your camera as these views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu are not to be missed.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult

It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.

Allow 25 minutes total trip duration including alpine landing

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Alpine landing (seasonal snow) - approx. 10 minutes

Allow 25-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.

Pilot guide & commentary

Hotel pickup and drop off

Live commentary on board

Scenic helicopter flight

Items of a personal nature

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Queenstown

Fly up into the mountains around Queenstown from our base taking in this exhilarating experience whilst in awe at the stunning landscapes that surround Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu before landing on a mountain.

Admission Not Applicable

Queenstown

Step foot in the alpine environment, looking at Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu below ,and the surrounding mountainous landscape.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Pilot's Choice Scenic Flight

Today your pilot chooses your scenic adventure! Experience views of majestic Queenstown as you perch on rugged mountain terra
Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

165 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

151

A must do even if you’re a regular visitor to Queenstown
240edwinas,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A special flight for my husband’s birthday! The team was professional throughout, ensured that we are well prepared and inducted to the safety requirements which was good for my young daughter who’s never been on a helicopter ride before. Awesome team, awesome experience!
Bucket List huge tivk
samanthamK1930KK,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An Amazing Experience our Pilot Jason was fantastic could highly recommend to anyone this experience is a bucket list amazing
NZ Helicopter Tour
jeffreycF5137LE,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was wonderful! Our pilot was great and very knowledgeable about the area. Scenery was fantastic! It was a neat experience walking around the snow covered mountains.
Great experience
Gerald P,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good organization despite short-term booking and weather uncertainty. The flight was adjusted due to the weather conditions, but was still a great experience.
Amazing . May never have another opportunity
P6184UPgarys,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
They called us early morning our flight was at 11. Winds changing as the day went by, so we got on early . Other wise we would not have gone. They waited for us . Amazing flight kind and friendly staff . Highly recommend
Absolutely amazing!
J7329JDashleym,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing views and experience! Our wonderful pilot Charolette was amazing and was able to tell us a lot about the area as we were flying and when we landed overlooking Skippers.
Bill is the best
L4973NRerins,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So amazing! We did the pilots choice from Queenstown with Bill who was so great. We had three kids including a 4 year old all had a blast. He even helped the little bloke make snow balls at our landing.
Fantastic experience not too be missed!
E9286FOkeithw,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience not to be missed. All the staff were friendly & helpful, our pilot was such a great tour guide with local knowledge and commentary. The landing at the top was awesome.
Amazing!
juliemB7614OC,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing from pick up to drop off! Staff so friendly and just great!Tour was spectacular and can’t wait to come back and book the Fiordlands tour with you!
Fun flight!
jbsmiles,
Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great short flight to see around Queenstown. Our pilot, Jono, was amazing and the views from the mountainous spot he stopped off at for photos was awesome. Highly recommend!

From NZ$394.88