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Queenstown, New Zealand · Up in the air

50-Minute Glacier Express Scenic Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing & Return Transfers

9.8
Outstanding
391 reviews

Experience Queenstown’s wild beauty from above on a scenic helicopter flight over the dramatic Skippers Canyon and into the soaring Southern Alps. Touch down on a remote glacier, where glacial blue ice and rugged alpine vistas create a truly surreal setting. Step out onto ancient ice for a rare chance to explore and capture once-in-a-lifetime photos. Then, soar home over sweeping valleys and ridgelines, with panoramic views that will stay with you forever.

Inclusions
  • Valid for one infant (0–2), one child (3–11) or one adult (12+)
  • 50-minute Glacier Express shared scenic helicopter flight from Frankton
  • Enjoy bird’s eye views of Queenstown, Skippers Canyon and glide past the Southern Alps
  • Glacier landing
  • Return shared transfers from central Queenstown hotels and central pick-up point
  • Available every day: 10.30am or 2.15pm
Overview
Duration: From an hour
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: English (New Zealand)
From US$458 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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Things to know

  • Enclosed shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses

Every day

Important:

  • Exclusions: Meals and drinks
  • Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
  • Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Return shared transfers are available from central Queenstown hotels. Please advise at time of booking if you would like to add a pick-up/drop-off service
  • If your hotel is located outside the hotel pick-up zone, complimentary transfers are available from 37 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
  • Departure Point: Heliworks Queenstown – 64 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9349, New Zealand
  • If self-driving, please arrive at the check-in point at least 15 minutes prior to flight
  • Please contact Heliworks Queenstown at least one hour prior to departure time for a weather check
  • Valid for the flight path selected at the time of purchase – please make your selection carefully
  • Heliworks Queenstown has wheelchairs specifically designed to suit helicopters and the team is trained to assist passengers with mobility needs. Please advise any mobility requirements at the time of booking
  • Minimum of two passengers required for all packages and tours
  • All tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying parent/adult guardian (18+)
  • For infants under one year, Heliworks Queenstown asks that you first speak with a GP, as the altitude/elevation can affect very young ears
  • This is a shared tour, meaning you will likely share your flight with other guests

Terms & Conditions:

  • A fuel surcharge may apply to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure, payable directly to Heliworks Queenstown. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
  • Advertised times away, flight and landing times are approximate and can be subject to weather conditions. On occasion, flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion
  • Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
  • For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, Heliworks Queenstown requires all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once they have received and reviewed this information, they will be able to confirm the booking
  • Reservations are held only when weights are received and full passenger details provided
  • Heliworks Queenstown will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Heliworks Queenstown works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage
  • In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations. Please note, if half the paid tour was possible, the component not experienced will be refunded, not both
  • For further Heliworks Queenstown Terms & Conditions, please see here

Cancellations:

  • Any cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee
  • If a passenger is a ‘no-show’ for a flight, 100% of the fare will apply
  • If Heliworks Queenstown cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply

Changes to Bookings:

  • 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Please Note:

  • Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
  • Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Heliworks Queenstown

Heliworks Queenstown offers premium helicopter excursions into New Zealand’s remote high country. As one of the only operators permitted to land in Earnslaw Burn, their tours combine rare alpine access, engaging narrative and landscape grandeur into unforgettable sky-bound adventures.

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Reviews

9.8
Outstanding
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