Alpine Helicopters Scenic Flights Queenstown & Wanaka

Alpine Helicopters Scenic Flights Wanaka & Queenstown

Operating from Wanaka & Queenstown Alpine Helicopters offers incredible scenic flights offering an amazing aerial introduction to the breathtaking Southern Lakes and Mount Aspiring and the Fiordland National Parks. Our teams extensive local knowledge, experienced pilots intimate knowledge of the spectacular alpine region and extensive flying experience, plus their love for the outdoors, ensures you receive an unforgettable experience like no other.

Fly high above mountains, lake and glaciers of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks before descending into Milford sound, famous for its ice carved cliffs rising from the ocean. Witness cascading waterfalls and unparalleled scenery on a journey of discovery through forested valleys and snow-capped peaks. Complete your flight with a remote landing and enjoy a short walk to take it all in.

If your want to discover New Zealand’s finest scenery, pop the question on top of a mountain, fish that remote river or simply treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience, then Alpine Helicopters can make it happen in comfort and style.

let us take you to explore incredible places few people ever visit.

Alpine Experience

Depart Queenstown Depart Wanaka

Price: $475
Flight Times: 10:00 am
Duration: 40 Minutes
Includes: One Alpine Landing (when seasonally available)
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Choose a flight to remember over impressive rivers and mountains, high country sheep and cattle stations before embarking on the famous Southern Alps and the rugged yet impressive Mt Aspiring National Park. Stop off for a landing in this awe-inspiring alpine terrain and step out into snow (winter only). Be sure to make the most of the once in a life time photo opportunities.

Flight Highlights

1 alpine landing.
This flight will take customers further into the fringes of Mt. Aspiring National Park.
An alpine landing allows you to disembark and take incredible photographs of the view, your party and the helicopter.
Alpine Helicopters offer aircraft suitable for wheelchair users.

Mt. Aspiring & Glacier Discovery

Depart Queenstown Depart Wanaka

Price: $805
Flight Times: 10:00 am
Duration: 60 Minutes
Includes: 1 Alpine Landing & 1 Snow/Glacier Landing (when seasonally available)

This is the ultimate flight as you surrender to the magic of the spectacular Mt Asprining National Park on an intimate 1 hour adventure. Be immersed in the mountains, glaciers, crystal blue ice walls, sheer rock faces and cascading waterfalls as you enter the wilderness. Enjoy a photo stop and take time to embrace this incredible region on a glacier alpine landing.

Flight Highlights

1 Alpine Landing & 1 Snow/Glacier Landing (when seasonally available)
Mt Aspiring is the highest peak in the region. Known as “the Matterhorn of the South” this flight will get you up close to this classic pyramidal peak of rock and ice.
Your helicopter will land on the snow or a glacier if weather permits allowing for excellent photo opportunities.
This flight includes a second alpine landing allowing guests to experience two alpine environments to make this scenic flight something truly memorable.
Alpine Helicopters offer aircraft suitable for wheelchair users.

Milford Sound Highlights

Not currently operating

Depart Queenstown Depart Wanaka

Price: $1195
Flight Times: 10:00 am
Duration: 1.5 to 2 Hours
Includes: Milford Sound Landing

Discover Milford Sound on an incredible flight that traverses both Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. A landing at Milford Sound allows you to view the famous Mitre Peak and enjoy a short bush walk showcasing the natural beauty of the Fiordland rain forest.

Flight Highlights

Milford Sound Landing
This scenic flight is the iconic Milford Sound excursion landing at Milford Sound airstrip.
Landing allows time for guests to walk around and get that classic Milford Sound/Mitre Peak photograph.
Alpine Helicopters offer aircraft suitable for wheelchair users.

Millford Sound Experience

This Tour not currently operating

Depart Queenstown Depart Wanaka

Price: $1495 per person
Flight Times: 10:00 am
Duration: 2.5 to 3 Hours
Includes: One Alpine Landing & Snow/Glacier Landing (when seasonally available)

Experience the grandeur of Milford Sound and Fiordland – the ice carved cliffs rising sheer from the sea; the wild, cascading waterfalls and unparalleled scenery. Landings at high alpine lakes and isolated beaches allow you to experience a wilderness which few people ever get to visit.

Flight Highlights:

One Alpine Landing & Snow/Glacier Landing (when seasonally available)
A longer trip with multiple landings allows guests to experience the best of Milford Sound as well as explore more of wild Fiordland.
This flight will allow guest to get up close to cascading waterfalls and soaring high peaks.
An alpine landing ensures you excellent photo opportunities within Fiordland National Park.
A second landing on the snow or glacier is included when weather allows, giving guests that sought-after snow experience.
Alpine Helicopters offer aircraft suitable for wheelchair users.