Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing
Overview
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25 minutes
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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 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.
Queenstown
Step foot in the alpine environment, looking at Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu below ,and the surrounding mountainous landscape.
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great team and great time
PaulaHoliday2017,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute fantastic team! From picking us up in town, to tricking us saying they were going to land where there was no snow and we actually landed in the snow, great pilot, we loved the whole experience and returned to Queenstown to our next adventure. Staff were awesome and we loved it thank you!
A must do even if you’re a regular visitor to Queenstown
240edwinas,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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
5.00An Amazing Experience our Pilot Jason was fantastic could highly recommend to anyone this experience is a bucket list amazing
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jeffreycF5137LE,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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
5.00Very 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
5.00They 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
5.00Amazing 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
5.00So 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
5.00Fantastic 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
5.00Amazing 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!
From NZ$394.88
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