Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views
Overview
Take to the skies above Queenstown and land on a remote glacier blanketed in snow for a true alpine adventure. Experience the stunning vistas of Skippers Canyon, with its rich gold rush history, before touching down on an ancient glacier. Step onto the pristine ice to witness the mesmerising blue crevasses up close, providing a rare opportunity for spectacular photographs. The journey back offers awe-inspiring views over valleys and ridgelines, making this a must-do adventure for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike.
- Unique glacier experience near Queenstown
- Breathtaking aerial views of Skippers Canyon and Southern Alps
- Opportunity for stunning photographs of ancient glacial ice
- Guided by experienced local pilots familiar with the region
What's Included
- Aerial views of Queenstown
- Live Commentary on board
- Glacier landing covered in snow (10mins)
- Shared Experience
- Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up (optional)
- Up-close views of glacial blue ice formations and dramatic alpine terrain
- Meals
Meeting Location
64 Grant Road
Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Aerial views of Queenstown.
- Live Commentary on board.
- Glacier landing covered in snow (10mins).
- Shared Experience.
- Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up (optional).
- Up-close views of glacial blue ice formations and dramatic alpine terrain.
- Meals.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Aerial views of Queenstown
- Live Commentary on board
- Glacier landing covered in snow (10mins)
- Shared Experience
- Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up (optional)
- Up-close views of glacial blue ice formations and dramatic alpine terrain
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
