Queenstown: 50-minute Southern Glacier Helicopter Flight
ID: GYG426415-768077
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
50 min.
Description
Venture to the mountain range that divides the South Island. View Mount Aspiring, wild native forest, and ancient glacial icefalls before landing amongst the snow-capped peaks.
Take off on a spectacular round-trip flight from Queenstown. Experience the Southern Alps like you have never seen them before by helicopter. Enjoy commentary from your expert guide along the way.
Start at Heli Base at Queenstown airport. Venture across to the Southern Alps - the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island. Take in stunning views over Mount Aspiring.
Next, see the vast untouched tracts of native forest and ancient glacial icefalls in the national park. Enjoy a landing amongst the snow-capped peaks of the Mount Aspiring National Park. Upon landing, take up the photo opportunities before heading back to Queenstown.
Highlights
- Feel the adrenaline of an alpine landing among snow-capped peaks
- Take in views of the Southern Alps and Mount Aspiring National Park
- Soar above untouched native forests and glacial icefalls along the way
- Travel for 50 minutes by helicopter as you glide above the mountains
- Enjoy views of ancient glacial ice falls before returning to Queenstown
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. Check in closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Please wait in the lobby 10 mins before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
