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Mt Cook Fly Heli-Hike Fly from Queenstown

Heli Hiking - Queenstown - Starting from $1295.00 per person

Departing from Queenstown, this stunning 1-hour scenic flight to Aoraki/Mount Cook takes in the dramatic landscapes of vast valleys, stunning lakes and New Zealand’s highest mountains. The only way to truly appreciate the sheer size and ruggedness of the Southern Alps is by air and this flight won’t disappoint.
You’ll fly by helicopter from Mount Cook airport over the gorgeous Tasman Glacier Lake and ice formations on the lower reaches of the Glacier to a location 3000m above sea level and... More...

30-Minute Romantic Helicopter Tour from Wellington

Helicopter Tour - Wellington - Starting from $795.00 per person

Treat a loved one to a special once in a lifetime experience they will never forget with this romantic private helicopter ride from Wellington City. Enjoy stunning views of coastlines and farms. Land for some quality time with your loved one with a complimentary bubbly in hand. More...

Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook - Starting from $415.00 per person

Aoraki/Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori. You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau Mountain Range and peaks of the Southern Alps that surround this storied mountain. Your helicopter will manoeuvre you to an alpine vantage point where it’s safe for a snow landing and time to take it all in. More...

Heli Scenic Soaker

Air Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $450.00 per person

Enjoy a short 10min scenic flight from Queenstown airport over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu before landing at a selected helipad where you will be greeted by a staff member from Onsen Hot Pools. Enjoy a 1-hour private hot pool soak at Queenstown’s only private indoor/outdoor hot pools, high on the cliffs overlooking the Shotover River Canyon. More...

Milford Sound Walking Tour with Round-Trip Scenic Flight from Queenstown

Air Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $649.00 per person

Experience the Milford Sound Track in this special tour. Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound where you will be met by your local guide and transferred by ferry boat to the famous Milford Sound track. You will then walk on the track for 1.5-2 hours to the Giant Gate Waterfall. Enjoy the spectacular views at this unique location. More...

Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Nature Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise - Te Anau - Starting from $565.00 per person

See Milford Sound by air and water on a half-day tour from Queenstown that includes a round-trip flight and a boat tour through the sound. Save time and enjoy spectacular views as you fly over the breathtaking landscape of Fiordland National Park. Then, land in Milford Sound and board your boat to explore the scenic waterways of this World Heritage–listed region. Experienced naturalists and your pilot share informative commentary about the geology and wildlife of Milford Sound throughout this... More...

Blue Lake Express

Air Tour - Nelson - Starting from $1875.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Nelson Lakes National Park
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• 1 x Mountain landing
SIGHTS:
• Blue Lake – the world’s clearest lake
• Unique land forms, habitats, plant communities and wildlife
• Native bush
• Breathtaking mountain landscapes More...

Scenic Flight from Takaka

Air Tour - Takaka - Starting from $159.00 per person

Our most popular 50 minute Golden Bay Highlights scenic flight departs daily from Takaka Airport at 11 am in the summer months.
This spectacular flight combines the best of the dramatic West Coast, Farewell Spit and the golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park to give you one of the most fascinating and diverse scenic flights in New Zealand More...

Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $480.00 per person

This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps.

Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests... More...

Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from Queenstown

Helicopter Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $810.00 per person

Allow 1 hour
Our Glacier Explorer excursion departs from Queenstown to take you high above the Wakatipu basin to show off all the surrounding beauty. You will then head on a scenic journey towards an ancient glacier which constantly moves under its own weight.
On arrival, the helicopter will shut down on the landing to allow you to enjoy the peace and quiet. Hear the creaking of the glacier, feel the white ice crunch beneath your feet, peer into pure blue crevasses and absorb the... More...