An epic adventure that encompasses all the best sights the lower South Island has to offer. From our Queenstown Base, take in the beauty of the Southern Alps on the way to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi. Head north to the neve of the Franz Josef Glacier, a truly magnificent landing to experience.
The journey doesn’t stop there - fly to the heart of the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to view spectacular hanging glaciers and rivers of moving ice.
Our journey home takes us over stunning glacial landscapes, one of which we will land on before returning to Queenstown. This is a truly memorable way to view the South Island by air.
Private charter available, please select:
- Popular AS350 Squirrel - well-suited for scenic flights, offering unparalleled views from every seat up to six people (weight dependent).
- Luxury Airbus H130 T2 - with a anti-vibration control system, making for a smoother flight. Six luxurious individual leather seats and wide windows make this helicopter very spacious.
- Get ready!
- Safety Info
- Additional Info
- Cancellation policy
Duration
5-hours total trip duration including alpine landing.
Please allow approximately 5.5 hours for check-in, safety briefing, and your experience.
Departure Locations
- Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, 29 Lucas Place, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Departure Times and Check-In
- Please call 0800 500 575 (freephone within NZ) or 0064 3 442 3034 (international mobiles), 24 hours prior to departure to reconfirm your booking.
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1 hour prior to departure, please call 0800 500 575 for the final weather check.
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Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
What to Bring
- Warm clothing.
- Sturdy covered shoes.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Phone and camera (please make sure large cameras are on a strap).
What to Leave Behind
- Bags
- Selfie sticks and I-pads are not permitted on our aircraft.
- Loose clothing and scarves.
- Dangerous goods.
- On request only. Please call or email our team to enquire about booking.
- Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.
- Minimum passenger numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
- Prices include concession fees contributing toward conservation and sustainability management.
- Actual weights will be recorded prior to the departure of your flight. This quote is conditional upon the information and weight estimates provided by you.
- Additional charges may be made for any extra loads necessary if passenger/gear weights exceed our limits.
Weather
- Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option to rebook to an alternative date, or cancel and receive a full refund.
- We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.
The Helicopter Line operates scenic flight activity that takes place within an environment involving aircraft and over water/mountainous terrain, where there are elements of risk involved. The primary risks being (but not limited to) equipment failure, human error, changing weather conditions, unavoidable external occurrences and potential aircraft hazards.
Operating as a professional tourism helicopter company requires highly skilled pilots who are extremely disciplined, particularly when flying in the Southern Alps. To operate safely our team of pilots require the support of management and an equally disciplined team on the ground. The Helicopter Line takes all reasonable, practicable and lawful steps such as complying with strict New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules to ensure your safety whilst on your experience with us.
Please find more risk and safety information HERE
- Customers will receive a full refund or credit with minimum 24 hours’ notice of cancellation.
- Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
- Customers cancelling within 24 hours of departure and/or are No-shows, will be charged the full price.
