Scenic Flight – Air Tour from Manapouri Airport
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Queenstown is renowned for delivering the most adventure in the world, and that includes the scenery. With dramatic sights like the famous Remarkables and Coronet Peak mountain ranges, the rustic beauty of the Gibbston Valley wine country, old settlement of Arrowtown and Skippers canyon, along with central Queenstown sights like the Skyline Gondola and Lake Wakatipu, this flight gives you everything in an action packed 20 minute flight. These are all famous sights you need to be privy to on your next holiday to Queenstown.
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Enjoy a “birds eye view” of Lake Wanaka, with it’s hidden bays, pristine beaches and remote islands on our Lake Wanaka Scenic flight. Wanaka is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand and is encircled by a spectacular alpine landscape.
Enjoy panoramic views of the crystal clear lake waters that are fed by the mighty Matukituki River. You will appreciate the size of this spectacular lake from your elevated viewpoint and see why Lake Wanaka is such a popular destination for visitors.
This 20 minute experience departs from our hangar at the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park, giving you instant access above spectacular scenery.
Scenic Helicopter Alpine Landing
This tour includes a remote mountain top landing overlooking the lake, we generally land on the Buchanan Mountains across the lake from Wanaka. The perfect opportunity to snap some unique photos with a breathtaking backdrop.
This scenic flight is ideal for families, especially those with younger children, who want to experience a Wanaka helicopter flight. Contact our friendly team for more information or use our online booking form to book your seat.
Or upgrade to one of our longer flights, like the Glacier Experience. This option takes you out to the border of Mt Aspiring National Park and includes a guaranteed snow landing year round.
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- Get up close and personal with The Remarkables mountain range
- Aerial views over Queenstown
- Winter snow landing, conditions permitting
Trust us, Queenstown looks much different from up here. Enjoy the drama of Lake Whakatipu and the surrounding mountains from our landing point on top of The Remarkables.
One of only two mountain ranges in the world to run directly North-South, and spectacular to boot, The Remarkables is aptly named. This excursion takes you over the winding Shotover and Kawarau rivers and up to this dramatic mountain range for our landing – and if you’re flying in winter we may even land in the snow! Take in the beauty of Lake Whakatipu, Queenstown and the surrounding mountains (and definitely take some photographs) before we head back to base.
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See The Remarkables up close on this 20 minute scenic flight and enjoy the view from the tallest mountain range in Wakatipu Basin.
Fly high above Queenstown and Wakatipu Basin with incredible views of Lake Wakatipu, Coronet Peak, the Crown Range and Cecil Peak. Your pilot will land you on the Remarkables Spur, unique in being one of only two mountain ranges in the world that runs directly north to south, where you will have time to take in the panoramic views and take plenty of photos.
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Enjoy a pristine snow landing on the border of Mt Aspiring National Park with extensive views over the Southern Alps.
Fly above the lush green valleys of working High Country Stations over tussock covered slopes and mountain peaks with the chance to spot deer. Arrive at the edge of the spectacular Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring National Park where you will see just why the Park is so popular for hiking and climbing.
Enjoy a pristine snow landing with magnificent views overlooking Mt Aspiring and her associated glaciers and the glacial carved valleys of the East and West branches of the Matukituki. Return over the turquoise blue ribbons of the braided Matukituki River.
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Soar above Queenstown to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. Experience a serene alpine landing with vistas of majestic mountaintops, glacier carved shores, and expansive high-country grasslands.
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Enjoy a taster of the scenery Fiordland is so famous for with a short adventure into the remote and untamed Kepler Mountains – the maunga traversed by the Kepler Great Walk trail.
Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau and high over the Kepler Great Walk trail. Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes before flying above the local’s playground that is the lower Kepler Mountains.
We land at a mountain tarn – take a breath of crisp alpine air and enjoy rugged mountain views out over the Main Divide.
The perfect Fiordland scenic flight ‘sampler’ & a great way to get a feel for the enormity, grandeur and mauri of Fiordland’s landscapes.
- Soar high above the Kepler Mountains and view the Kepler Track from the air
- Land beside a pretty mountain tarn with views of the Main Divide
- Enjoy viewing the ‘Hidden Lakes’ from the air
Please note all prices listed are Share with Others. If you would prefer to book an exclusive flight, please let us know at the time of booking and we will confirm the cost with you
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Experience breathtaking views of majestic Queenstown while you stand on rugged mountain terrain, which may even be covered in snow in the winter. Trust one of our exceptional pilots to select the best adventure for the day.
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In winter you’ll have snow at your feet and mid-summer you’ll perch on rugged mountain terrain.
Lift off from the Over The Top base for a Remarkable landing at one of our favourite spots.
In winter you’ll have snow at your feet and mid-summer you’ll perch on rugged mountain terrain.
On the top, we shutdown the helicopter to allow you to take in the grandeur scale of the Wakatipu Basin.
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Experience our Mt Aspiring Scenic Flight – The Matterhorn of the South!
View Mt Aspiring (Tititea) and the glaciers of the Mount Aspiring National Park on this 50 min scenic flight. We believe that this trip should be on the bucket list of every visitor to Wanaka as it is an incredible experience & great price for a 50 min scenic fixed wing flight.
Mt Aspiring Scenic Flight Highlights
- Birds eye views of Lake Wanaka and Hawea Townships
- Treble Cone ski field
- Scenic Matukituki Valley
- View the Bonar and Voltar glaciers
- Fly past the peak of 3030m Mt Aspiring – the Matterhorn of the South
- World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park
- Incredible, close up views of the Southern Alps
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Highlights:
- Take some snowy footsteps on a mountain top
- Incredible views over Queenstown and The Remarkables
- Fly over Skippers Canyon (historic gold mining area)
Enjoy a very cool experience with our epic snow landing over Queenstown. Pack your coat and your camera for a truly elevated experience.
Winter Wonderland awaits with this snow-filled sojourn. It will be 30 minutes that you never forget as we take you up into the mountains and touch down in the snow for some chilly but spectacular photography opportunities (and some if-you-dare snowball fights!).
The return flight will give you expansive views over the Whakatipu basin.
Most of our flights during winter will get you to the snow, and we also offer a dedicated Snow Landing experience at Heli Glenorchy. However, please note that snow landings are now unavailable during the summer months due to changing weather and snow conditions. Rest assured, our summer flights still provide breathtaking alpine views and exclusive access to stunning locations, see the incredible alternative flights we offer here.
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Explore the stunning diversity of Queenstown. From the majestic canyons of the Shotover River to the ski slopes of Coronet Peak, the delightful rural retreats, and the charming villages that Queenstown is known for. This aerial adventure promises an unforgettable experience. Take advantage of this thrilling opportunity to see Queenstown from a new perspective.
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On this scenic flight from Queenstown you'll be wowed by the natural alpine beauty of the Wakatipu Basin and surrounding mountains. Fly over Lake Wakatipu, rugged mountain ranges including Coronet Peak, and historic Skippers Canyon before landing in a remote alpine location for photographs among the tussock-covered wilderness.
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With nearly 300 glaciers in the region, Wanaka is the perfect place to take a scenic helicopter flight to remote glaciers. On this Glacier Experience helicopter tour you will fly above rugged mountain peaks and deep glacial carved valleys. You will also fly across to the border of Mt Aspiring National Park.
Land and stand on top of one of these giant ‘rivers of ice’ for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At around 7000ft/2300m you will enjoy amazing views and breathe clean mountain air. Your landing will be for approximately 10 minutes and we land at either the Tyndall or Isobel Glacier. There will be time for photos and a snowball or two before your return helicopter flight.
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Trip Includes
- One-way scenic flight out of Milford Sound
- Complimentary transfers to or from Queenstown Airport available
- Your guaranteed window seat
- $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
Please note: Our flights are weather dependent and in the event of adverse weather, you will need to have booked a back up return transport option to/from Milford Sound.
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Trip Includes
- Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown around Mt. Aspiring at sunrise with no landing
- Please note, we do not offer complimentary transfers for this flight, however we will validate your parking at Queenstown Airport
- Your guaranteed window seat
- $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
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Highlights
- As New Zealand's only fixed-wing Sunrise Flight Company we know just the path to take for the best sunbreak and views
- Watch the sun break from behind Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand’s highest mountain outside the Aoraki/Mt. Cook Region
- Take in the spectacular view of the Passchendaele Icefall, the Bonar Glacier, and the Olivine Ice Plateau
- Travel above places frozen in time that still look as they did 15,000 years ago
- Discover nature untouched as you fly over Mt. Aspiring National Park and see its hidden gems such as the Barrier Range and the head of the Arawhata River
- Experience the overwhelming sense of calm that comes with watching the start of a new day and walk away with memories that will last a lifetime
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Experience Milford Sound by air on this scenic flight from Queenstown. Fly above the rugged backcountry of Central Otago, before heading westward to where the glacial-fed rivers empty into Lake Wakatipu. As you cross over into the Fiordland National Park, you’ll discover an untouched world of peaks and valleys, where mountains reach into the sea – a landscape forged by the rapid retreat of glaciers.
Soaring above Milford Sound you’ll get an aerial perspective of cascading waterfalls hidden amongst towering peaks, and the icy blue channel that flows into the Tasman Sea. From the luxuriant mosses and ferns clinging to sheer rock faces to immense peaks rising straight from the ocean depths, the entire experience is truly awe-inspiring.
Fly across the mountain ranges and beech forests of the Southern Alps, above the famous Milford Track and over the Sutherland Falls before you reach the striking Lake Wakatipu and l
What's included
- Enjoy a stunning 1 hour 20 minute return scenic flight over Milford Sound, return Queenstown.
- Be amazed by the striking Fiordland, lakes, peaks and glaciers.
- Informative commentary from your pilot.
- Guaranteed window seats on all our aircraft.
- Complimentary return transfers from accommodation around Queenstown.
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If you’re pushed for time and can’t take in the cruise, this trip provides a spectacular overview of Milford Sound and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor backed ridge lines and snow covered peaks along the way. This Milford Sound flight is an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience.
Crossing the mountains at altitude from the Mount Aspiring National Park into the Fiordland National Park, you’ll soar above snow-capped mountains, glaciers and glacial rivers before descending into Milford Sound. Here, you’ll have close up views of Mitre Peak, glaciers and the Stirling and Lady Bowen Falls. Once you’ve taken in the panoramic views of the Sound, we’ll fly you back to Queenstown via one of New Zealand’s tallest waterfalls—the Sutherland Falls—and over more mountains to look down on the valleys and the road that makes it way from Te Anau via the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Due to weather conditions that are common in this area we sometimes need to detour from our desired flight path, but we will always ensure you are safe, comfortable and get to experience fantastic views on our Milford Sound flights. All seats aboard our aircraft are window seats and our pilots love to provide an interesting and informative commentary.
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- Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound with landing
- Up to 2 hours on the ground in Milford Sound
- Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown Airport available
- Your guaranteed window seat
- $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
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Highlights
- Panoramic views of the glacier-fed braided rivers of the Dart-Rees Valley, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Mt. Aspiring National Park, the rugged West Coast and Tasman Sea and Fiordland National Park
- Endless snow-covered mountains and glaciers, including the Olivine Ice Plateau, Earnslaw Burn Glacier and Mt. Tutoko Glacier
- Land at Milford Sound Airport, at the foot of Mitre Peak, which stands 1,692 metres above sea level
- You will have the opportunity to explore Milford Sound for up to 2 hours
- Wander through beech forest and alongside the sandy shores on the boardwalks of the Foreshore Loop Track for some of the best views of iconic Mitre Peak
- Get an amazing perspective of Milford Sound framed by native bush when you climb the stairs to the Lookout Track
- Have a bite to eat from Discover Milford Café or bring your own picnic and enjoy lunch with a view
- Follow a different flight path on your return flight to Queenstown
- Click here for our recommendations of what to do in Milford Sound
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This is an amazing offer on our Wanaka to Milford Sound flight (plus return). Visitors come from all over the world to fly to our fantastic Milford Sound. Some say it is the best thing they have ever done. Now it’s your turn, we invite you to experience ‘The 8th Wonder of the World for yourself.
There are so many highlights on the circular flight path from Wanaka you will be in awe of the beauty that New Zealand has to offer! The flight is 30 minutes longer than flights departing from Queenstown. There are also many more glaciers, plus the spectacular Mt Aspiring on our flight route.
This trip is ideal if you want to experience Milford Sound but don’t have the time to stay for the Milford Sound cruise option. This overfly option has the same flight route so you will see Mt Aspiring, 100+ glaciers and the scenic World Heritage beauty of Te Wahipounamu.
Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque National Parks (Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks). View alpine lakes nestled amongst soaring snow-capped mountain peaks and pristine glaciers, with vast rainforest and cascading waterfalls visible from every seat!
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