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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 stunning scenery of this magical place. Learn of the glacial recession and monitoring of this permanently frozen world.
Your helicopter will then lift off to bring you back on a scenic flight covering more of the Queenstown area including the main surrounding mountain ranges, Queenstown township and the long thin Z -shaped glacial formed lake known as Lake Wakatipu.
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Applicable landing and facility fees
Glacier landing (weather dependant)
Scenic Helicopter tour
National Park fees
Professional pilot / guide
Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly
Food & Beverage
Gratuities
Departure Point
10 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Blue Hanger at end of Tex Smith Lane
Return Details
10 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Blue Hanger at end of Tex Smith Lane
Over The Top - The Helicopter Company, Queenstown, New Zealand 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 stunning scenery of this magical place. Learn of the glacial recession and monitoring of this permanently frozen world.
Your helicopter will then lift off to bring you back on a scenic flight covering more of the Queenstown area including the main surrounding mountain ranges, Queenstown township and the long thin Z -shaped glacial formed lake known as Lake Wakatipu.
60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum 2 passengers required for the Shared Flight
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Sightseer28685021953
19 Jan 2024
Mindblowingly beautiful experience with fantastic pilot and guide Hamish - thank you so much - you have given us memories that will last forever
cdleof
22 Sep 2023
We had a private tour of Milford Sound, my husband and I, and we made both an alpine and a glacier landing….both nothing short of spectacular! Pristine snow. Not a footprint in sight. Incredible. René was an extraordinary heli pilot, and a delightful person to be with. I never felt nervous, felt relaxed from the moment we lifted off the pad and I felt safe the entire time in his competent hands. It was my husband’s birthday so René surprised us by popping bottle of champagne as we walked in the snow on one of the landings to celebrate. The mountains were majestic and the tour was one of the most exquisitely beautiful and amazing experiences we’ve ever had.
PeteH531
01 Feb 2023
We were originally scheduled for the Milford Sound but the weather did not cooperate. Instead, we had a wonderful tour of several glaciers, lakes and endless mountains. Stopping on the glacier and by a pristine lake was a treat. All was very well done.
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
Over the Top Limited
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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