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Soar over alpine scenery on a helicopter flight, taking in Skippers Canyon and Queenstown Basin before a breathtaking landing on a rugged mountain peak.

Highlights

• Enjoy a scenic 30-minute helicopter flight high above Queenstown
• Take in amazing views of Queenstown and Whakatipy Basin
• Experience a remote Alpine landing, an excellent photo opportunity
• Enjoy views of historic Skippers Canyon, a historically rich gold mining site

Description

This 35-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown is a winning combination. Enjoy spectacular alpine scenery, including Skippers Canyon and the Queenstown Basin, and and make a dramatic landing on one of the region’s stunning alpine peaks, whatever the season. Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is Queenstown’s leading scenic helicopter flight company, built on a reputation of providing a high standard of professionalism and service. Following a transfer from your hotel and safety briefing, climb aboard your helicopter and head for the skies! The landscapes you will fly over contain many stories of the natural and human history of New Zealand and the Southern Lakes. During your flight you will discover how glaciers and the movement of the earth’s crust formed New Zealand’s unique mountains and valleys over thousands of years. Plenty of evidence also remains of the rich gold mining history left by Europeans and Chinese gold miners in the late 1800s. Land on the roof of Queenstown and jump off to take photos of the wilderness. Your alpine landing will provide excellent photo opportunities. Please note, all trips are subject to favorable weather conditions and availability.

Includes

Bus transfers from selected pickup locations Qualified pilots and full safety briefing 35-minute helicopter flight with landing In-flight commentary to highlight the points of interest

Important Information

• We recommend booking in advance and at the start of your Queenstown itinerary to ensure you aren’t disappointed. If we cannot fly due to adverse weather, you can transfer your booking to another day. Alternatively, you will be provided with a full refund.
• Upon booking, you will receive an automated confirmation from Get Your Guide. Please look out for a final confirmation from the activity provider, which will be sent once the minimum number is met, and your departure time is agreed.
• In the event we do not reach the required minimum numbers, we will contact you to offer you an alternative option.
• If you’re booking as a single traveller, your booking will be unconfirmed until we reach our minimum number. If this is the case, you will be notified immediately (during operating hours).
• The away times (flight durations) specified in the tour are approximate and subject to weather conditions. Flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund