Helicopter Flight - Queenstown Panorama

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Looking at doing a helicopter flight 3rd of Sept. Without the help of a crystal ball, would you say regarding the weather a morning or an afternoon flight is generally better? Cheers

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Thank you for your question about a helicopter flight - The Remarkables. It is advised to choose a morning departure, as this allows the operator to reschedule you to an afternoon departure incase the weather is bad.

Comment by: ETG on 21st Jun 21 at 09:42

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Hi. Im so delighted to see your special price on heli-flights the remarkables, but broke my heat of the promo dates. We'll be in Queenstown on Dec 1-5, 2018 for our pre-wedding video and photo shoots. Any chances of promo extension? Or do u know any other specials on those dates. Cheers.

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Heya, Thanks for your enquiry, The Remarkables special priced flight will still be running in December so you can book it in. If you have any problems with this please email us and we shall help.

Comment by: Alicia - Everything Queenstown on 3rd Aug 18 at 14:39

May i know how much weight possible in one time?how height it will fly?

Comment by: Rajendra timalsina on 22nd Sep 18 at 23:11

Hello, They do not inform us of the max weight of the helicopter but they do have a rough one. We need to inform them of your weights at the time of booking and they will arrange the helicopters accordingly. There is no real max weight limit for an individual they will just put less people on the heli. They fly up to the top of the Remarkables mountain which is 2319m.

Comment by: Alicia - Everything Queenstown on 23rd Sep 18 at 07:21

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can you take 6 people at the one time and will this price be ava in October 2018

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Heya, Yes the helicopter can take 6 people. We will need the weights of the 6 people however as there is a weight limit. They do not tell us the weight limit as there are so many variables you just need to send in your weights and we can confirm whether its possible (it normally always is). Yes the price shown now is available in October.. just click book now, enter your date and it will confirm the price.

Comment by: Alicia - Everything Queenstown on 15th Jun 18 at 11:13

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Do you still do a snow landing in April?

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Heya, A snow landing is not guaranteed. It depends if there has been snowfall. We had some in March randomly but full snowfall is not expected until June.

Comment by: Alicia - Everything Queenstown on 26th Mar 18 at 16:06

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Hi, my partner has a cast on his leg and is on crutches. Is it still possible to do this?

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I have just spoken with the helicopter pilots and your partner is certainly able to do a scenic flight in Queenstown with his leg in a cast. The back door of the helicopter is quite wide and the pilot will take care helping your partner in and out of the heli. What date are you thinking of booking for?

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 26th May 15 at 11:06

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Hi, my son is three years old. Is he able to come on the flight (can he sit on my lap)?

Thanks
Karina

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Hi Karina, yes your 3 year old is welcome on the Remarkables Heli flight and will travel free of charge. Children under 4 are free however please note in the "additional information" field when you make your booking online that you have a 3 year old travelling with you.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 6th May 15 at 10:08

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Hi ,

Does your snow landing on the remarkables
operate late october ?- we will be in Queenstown 22-29 October .

Thanks

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Hi Cleo. The Remarkables helicopter flight from Queenstown operates all year however it only lands in the snow when there is snow around during the winter months. In late October it is possible there will be snow on mountains but there are no guarantees unfortunately. If you do want a snow landing for sure then you can book the Cecil Peak snow landing helicopter flight that guarantees a snow landing all year. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 19th Sep 14 at 14:16

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HI
May i know what is the time for private charter heli flight in the morning and afternoon from central Queenstown ?
Thankyou

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Hi Tan. We can organise a private helicopter charter in Queenstown for you any time during daylight hours. When you book online just mention in the 'additional information' field in the booking page which time you would prefer and we can organise to have you picked up from your accommodation. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 3rd Dec 13 at 17:12

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Can we bring our 8month old on the helicopter flight?

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Hi Angeline. Yes you can bring your 8 month old on the helicopter flight in Queenstown for free. Children under 4 years old travel for free on all helicopter flights in Queenstown. Just mention in the 'additional information' window when you book that you have an infant with you.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 8th Oct 13 at 21:09

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HI

I have a group of business people staying in Queenstown and they would like to do the Helicopter flight - 6 people on Wednesday 18th September - is this available. Also what would total cost be? Prefer morning if possible

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Hi Kay. Yes it is possible to take your group of 6 people in the one helicopter on the Remarkables scenic helicopter flight in Queenstown so long as the combined weight for all 6 passengers does not exceed 480kg. There is currently space on the morning of the 18th September and return hotel transfers are also included in the price.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 4th Sep 13 at 19:00

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hi there, I am thinking of arranging this as a gift for my partners 40th. Can we take a beer up to enjoy once landed on the remarkables?
Thanks

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Hi there Nic. Yes, if you book a scenic helicopter flight in Queenstown then you are more than welcome to bring a couple of bottles of beer or a bottle of champagne with you in a small bag. You won't be able to consume these in the helicopter but once you land on top of the Remarkbales mountain and disembark the helicopter you will have some time to take in the views and celebrate with a drink if you choose.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 26th Aug 13 at 14:36

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Hi, we will be in Queenstown from the 17th August for two weeks, Im just wondering how much is the 3.30 special? Will this be available in a couple of weeks? Thanks for your time

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Hi Nicole. The 3.30pm Remarkables helicopter special is $135 per person and is available every day of the week all year. It is $90 cheaper than the standard price and is exactly the same flight and includes a landing on top of the Remarkables mountain range. It does often get booked up as it is very popular so I recommend booking sooner rather than later.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 5th Aug 13 at 15:44

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Hi there,
I am organising a trip for myself and 4 friends in Queenstown at the end of August, and would love to do a scenic flight! I noticed you offer a private charter service for NZ$568.00
Is this the same service as the Remarkables flight?
Thank you

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Hi Russell. Yes the Remarkables helicopter charter flight is the exact same flight as the 20 minute Remarkables flight with a mountain landing except that you get the helicopter and pilot to yourselves. The helicopter can take up to 6 passengers (weight restrictions apply).

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 27th Mar 13 at 13:17

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what happens if the weather is unsuitable for flying? Is the money refunded

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Hi Chris. Yes absolutely, if your helicopter flight in Queenstown or any other activity you book via our website is cancelled for any reason then you can reschedule to another day or receive a full refund from us.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 13th Jun 14 at 11:39

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Are you flying today? I am enquiring about a flight for my 17 year old son, possibly at the 3.30pm special time.

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Hi Karen,

Yes the flights are going, however the visibility is not very good at all due to the low cloud cover and rain.

Kind regards

Nigel Hobbs

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Nigel) on 1st Jan 13 at 11:38

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Hi, could you tell me how many people can go on the flights please? Thanks.

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Hi Katherine. Up to 6 passengers average size people can fit in each helicopter. The maximum laoding weight per helicopter is 480kgs (1000lbs) plus the pilot. If there are more than 6 passengers or the weight of the total group is too heavy then you can book a second helicopter.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 21st Dec 12 at 18:55

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What is the weight limit on the private helicopter charter?

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Hi Briana. If you are booking a private helicopter flight in Queenstown then up to 6 passengers at an average of 80kgs each can go in the helicopter. So the max weight limit for everyone (except the pilot) is 480kgs.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 14th Dec 12 at 11:32

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MY daughter and her family are visiting Queenstown in May 2013. I would like to give them a voucher for a helicopter flight for their family of 2 adults and children aged 8,6 and 2. Would they be able to upgrade to a different flight if they so wished? Am I able to purchase a voucher without stipulating a day and time of flight?

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Hi Pam. Yes absolutely. When you purchase a gift voucher for this Remarkbales scenic helicopter flight or any other activity it is open dated. The recipient can use the value of the gift voucher towards the cost of any activities listed on our websites, they don't have to do a helicopter flight. To book an open dated gift voucher for a specific activity on our website simply click on the Book Now button. Then check the box at the top that says "I want this to be an open dated gift voucher', follow the prompts and proceed to the Check Out page. We will then instantly email you the gift voucher.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 10th Dec 12 at 16:46

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Dear Sir

What is the difference between the 3.30 pm flight, heli flight and the private charter private flight for six?
If I book private charter heli flight for six, can I set at any time?
Annie

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Hi Annie. The 3.30pm Special is exactly the same helicopter flight in Queenstown except that it operates at 3.30pm at a cheaper price. The Private Charter is the same flight also, it is just a cheaper option if you have a small group or if you wish to do a private flight with no other customers on board. The helicopters take u to 6 passengers so if there are 4 or more of you then it is cheaper to book a Private Charter flight than paying individually for single seats. If you book the Private Charter then you can request a preferred departure time.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 31st Oct 12 at 11:06

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hello we have a group of 17 people one being a three year old? do you do large group bookings?
we are going for a 50th birthday and would all like to be on top of the remarkables at the same time? Is this possible? the date would be the 2/10/2012 a morning booking?

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Hi Lee,

Yes we can arrange large group bookings. The helicopter company you are looking at are specialists in moving large volumes of people so 17 in the morning will be no problem as they have many helicopters. The key to getting this organised will be booking in advance.

If you need any further assistance or recommendations please don't hesitate to contact us.
 
Regards,
Nigel

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Nigel) on 12th Aug 12 at 19:31

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Hi there, how many people can go up at once , we are a family of 5 and would like to book a flight. Also would like to know what you recommend in regards to footwear. thanks.

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Hi Lisa, 6 passengers can fit in the helicopter at once so there is a total of 7 with the pilot. In terms of footwear just something sturdy and comfortable is fine.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 21st Jun 12 at 10:28

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Hi I am planning on booking the helicopter flight for a present on an exact date. If the flight is cancelled due to weather etc. are we able to get a refund or do another activity? Thanks!

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Hi Emma. Yes that is exactly right. If you book the Remarkables helicopter flight in Queenstown or any other activity and it is cancelled by the activity operator due to bad weather or for any other reason then you can reschedule to another day or receive a full refund from us.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Callum) on 13th Jun 12 at 13:15

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Hi I was just wondering if there is a minimum number of passangers as I want to book a flight for my partner but don't want to go on the flight myself?

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Hi Rebecca. Yes minimum numbers do apply for the helicopter to run for the Remarkalbes flight. It only requires 2 to confirm the trip though so it is still worth booking as more often than not there will be at least 2 people booked. If not you are entitled to a full refund or the option to reschedule for another day.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 6th Jun 12 at 12:30

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Hi, im flying into queenstown airport at 2.45pm on the 4/6/12, JQ223. Im interested in the 330pm special for 2 people.

Will it land on the ground during the helicopter flight And will the price include a shuttle bus back to queenstown ?

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Hi Jeff. Yes the Remarkables Helicopter flight in Queenstown does include a landing on the Remarkables mountain range where you can get out of the heli and take pictures. During winter this is usually a snow landing! You will be dropped back into town or your hotel after your flight.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Kris) on 2nd Jun 12 at 11:32

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Hi
Does the private charter include the same tour as buying for one person? Does it include the Remarkables landing. We are coming to Queenstown late July and we have six people so am really interested in this package.
Thanks
Karen

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Hi Karen, yes the private charter does do the same tour it just means you are paying for the whole helicopter rather than just one seat. If there are 6 of you wanting to do this trip then it is obviously far better to book the charter flight rather than booking your seats individually.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 28th May 12 at 12:26

Hi Karen, yes the private charter does do the same tour it just means you are paying for the whole helicopter rather than just one seat. If there are 6 of you wanting to do this trip then it is obviously far better to book the charter flight rather than booking your seats individually.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 28th May 12 at 13:52

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I am wanting to buy two Helecopter rides for a gift, we are likely to use them in June.
Do I need to purchase the tickets or can i buy a gift voucher of say $300 to go towards the flight

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Hi Sue. You can buy a Gift Voucher for a certain dollar amount that the recipient can use towards the cost of any activities listed on our websites or you can purchase an open dated Gift Voucher for a specific activity. If you wish to purchase a specific dollar value then go the the Gift Voucher page on our site. If you prefer to book an open dated voucher for 2 helicopter flights then click "Book Now" on the Remarkables Helicopter Flight page and then select "I want this to be an open dated gift voucher".

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Nigel) on 3rd May 12 at 16:53

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Hi,

I would be thankful If you can let me know your opening and closing hours(winter and summer).Thanks.

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Hi Aju, there is a specail that runs all year at the time of 3.30pm for the remarkalbes helicopter flight or else you can fly at anytime you choose within day light hours.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 29th Mar 12 at 11:35

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Hi,
I would like to know if snow landing is available at end of may. Thank you.

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Hi Aju, it is quite possible that by the end of May there will be snow at the landing site on The Remarkables.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Belinda) on 23rd Mar 12 at 09:52

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Is the private charter rate per person or altogether?

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Hi Lisa the charter rate for the Remarakables Helicopter Flight is for the entire helicopter not per person.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group (Kris) on 28th Jan 12 at 09:33

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