Highlights
- 25 minute helicopter trip from Glenorchy
- Enjoy a scenic alpine snow landing
- Bird’s eye views of Glenorchy
- Informative pilot commentary
Description
Experience the beauty of an snow landing helicopter ride from Glenorchy, a unique 25-minute adventure showcasing New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes with a scenic alpine landing. Located just an hour’s drive from Queenstown, Glenorchy is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the famous Routeburn Track and many scenes featured in "The Hobbit" movie.
This helicopter ride begins with a scenic flight over Glenorchy's surrounding landscapes, offering unique views of Lake Wakatipu, snow-capped mountains and braided rivers. The highlight of this adventure is the snow landing, where your helicopter touches down in a remote alpine location. Here, you can step out and take in the incredible views, as well as feel the crunch of snow under your feet.
Heli Glenorchy's expert pilots provide informative commentary throughout the flight, making this helicopter ride a fantastic opportunity to learn about the area. For visitors eager to explore some of New Zealand's best scenery, but with limited time, the Snow Landing helicopter ride from Glenorchy is the perfect option.
Trip Includes
- Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown to Glenorchy
- Informative pilot commentary
- An alpine snow landing
Duration
- Allow 50 minutes from Glenorchy (15 minute flight time with 10 minute landing)
Departures
- Departs from central Glenorchy at 9am & 2pm
- Meet in Glenorchy at 35 Mull Street (allow 1 hour self drive from Queenstown)
- Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown to Glenorchy on request
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child (3-11yrs) & infant (0-2yrs) rates apply
- Please bring comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, a warm jacket, camera, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Minimum numbers apply for flights to go ahead
- Flight paths and landing location can change at your pilot's discretion, depending on conditions
- We recommend booking this trip for one of your first available dates in Queenstown/Glenorchy to allow flexibility for weather changes
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$410.00
- Child (3 –11yrs): NZD$285.00
- Infant (0-2yrs): NZD$205.00
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