New Zealand · HELICOPTER TOURS
16 reviewed
Work down from the top: 15 helicopter tours worth booking, each with its price, its length, and the single thing to know before you commit to a date.
25 minutes by helicopter over Franz Josef Glacier, with a chance to land on snow or alpine terrain for photos in the Southern Alps.
“Absolutely stunning views which you would only get from helicopter. Staff were all lovely. It was expensive for such a short duration but worth the cost. I would recommend to friends and family.”
35-minute helicopter over Franz Josef and Fox or Tasman glaciers, plus a 10-minute snow landing and live pilot commentary.
“Enjoyed the experience thoroughly. We were lucky to have beautiful sunny weather. Highly recommend this activity.”
25 minutes by helicopter in Mt Cook National Park, fly the Tasman Valley, then land on the alpine snow for Aoraki views.
“Helicopter and Mark were amazing. Mark was very informative and the alpine landing was awesome. We loved every minute of it.”
Helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox glaciers with a snow landing, pilot commentary, and big Southern Alps views in 35 minutes.
“What a great experience we had would highly recommend”
Helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier, then a guided hike through crevasses and ice caves. Gear, stories, and exclusive access for $475.
“My husband and I splurged and purchased two tickets to do the flight and hike combination and we had a blast! Our guide Ana was excellent she is excited for us energetic and prepared for anything! She provided fun history and commentary during the hike and was great company throughout the treck. The helicopter ride was also amazing, I was initially worried that I would be left wanting as it’s a pretty quick flight, however you get the most amazing views on the way up and back down flighting right over multiple cliffs and water falls it was fantastic. The best part landing on the glacier! It was wild litterallly…”
Helicopter to Fox Glacier plus up to 3 hours on the ice, with crampons and expert guiding, for dramatic caves and arches.
“Great experience on the glacier. Lucky to go on tour as previous day had low cloud cover. Amazing how uneven the glacier was to walk on. Helicopter flight was very quick and safety was given. Only way to touch the very cold glacier with hands. 👍”
Pilot-choice Queenstown helicopter tour with alpine landing. 25 minutes total, hotel pickup, inflight commentary, and Lake Wakatipu views.
“Great opportunity to take on! Loved our pilot pete he was very helpful.”
45-minute Mount Cook combo flight: ski plane views, helicopter return, and a glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier.
“Absolutely fabulous experience; having the opportunity to go up in a chopper and return via ski plane with all the stunning scenery was fantastic. The guides were friendly and helpful. Experience topped off by a landing on the glacier.”
Walk Tasman Glacier up to 2 hours, with crampons and guided steps, plus two scenic helicopter flights over Aoraki/Mount Cook.
“We got extremely lucky with weather. Sunny skies and no wind so visibility was great and ride was super smooth. Anna was our guide for the hiking portion and she was an exceptional guide, considerate of everyone's needs. They supplied boots, crampons and down shells and water proof jackets. 6 people to copter, front two seats were probably extra and had better view that was probably worth the difference.”
Helicopter over Franz Josef Glacier with an alpine landing, rainforest views, and Southern Alps scenery, plus about 10 minutes on a peak.
“Amazing - well organised, from rescheduling to suit the weather, to getting there, going up and coming down!”
Fly low over Franz Josef Glacier, then step onto glacier snow. A 25-minute helicopter flight with panoramic ice views.
“I couldn’t not recommend this trip anymore. Our pilot Richard was so friendly, helpful and informative.”
Twin-glacier helicopter flight from Franz Josef with a snow landing on the ice. Panoramic views of both glaciers plus pilot narration.
“The weather on the day we went was fantastic and our pilot was very informative and easy to chat with.”
Fly Queenstown to Mt Aspiring glaciers in 50 minutes, with Skippers Canyon and Earnslaw Burn, plus a chance to land on ice.
“Incredible experience. Was easy to book, got picked up headed to the chopper and we were up within 15 minutes. We had a glacier landing which was an absolute highlight. The pilot was lovely and a wealth of knowledge. He took us around to more glacier to see and over the mountains. Worth every dollar. Highly recommend.”
Half-day Milford helicopter flight and cruise from Queenstown with small-group comfort, glacier landing, and a one-hour Milford Sound boat ride.
“An unforgettable experience from start to finish. The helicopter flight from Queenstown was breathtaking, with incredible views of mountains, glaciers, and remote valleys. The pilot was fantastic, made sure everyone had a great view, kept thinRead more”
Queenstown Remarkables helicopter flight with an alpine landing, hotel pickup, and pilot commentary. 25 minutes total, $245.05 pp.
“Visiting Queenstown for the first time was an incredible and unforgettable experience! Our pilot, Jezza, 😀 was highly skilled 👍🏼 and provided us with informative commentary throughout the entire trip. I was thrilled 🤩 throughout the journey, particularly when we touched down on snow ⛄️. It was loads of fun and a great opportunity for photos. I highly recommend this helicopter 🚁 tour to anyone who is interested in experiencing the stunning skyline and majestic views of Queenstown and the surrounding alps. 🏔️”
