Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy the remarkable views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps than enjoying a champagne picnic perched high up on one of the peaks.
Applicable landing and facility fees
Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off
Scenic Helicopter tour
Complimentary car parking
Gourmet picnic hamper including cheeses, meats, salad & fruit from local sources
Beverage hamper including champagne, beer, water & soft drink
Picnic rug, chairs
Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand
Gratuities
Departure Point
10 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Cecil Peak, 9371, New Zealand The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular & unique excursions, perfect for a romantic occasion, family experience or a group celebration!
Queenstown has some of the most breath-taking scenery in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy the remarkable views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps, than enjoying a champagne picnic perched high up on one of the peaks.
Over The Top will fly you from its helibase to a mountainous location which overlooks Queenstown where you will have 180 degree views of the Wakatipu Basin. Here you will be left to enjoy your champagne picnic of meats, cheeses, salad, fruit and a selection of beverages for as long as you desire.
The helicopter will return to collect you when you’re ready and provide you with a bird's-eye view of Queenstown, before heading back to the Over The Top heli base.
120 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pricing is based either per person or per helicopter at one rate
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking in uneven terrain
A warm layer is recommended to bring with you or wear
You will be contacted either the day prior or the day of your booking to confirm based on weather conditions
Please provide any dietary requirements in advance
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.
Ruby_T
01 Apr 2024
Such an amazing experience, pick up & drop off included which is so convenient. Ben the pilot was awesome! Package includes drinks & food platter everything in there was delicious. The best part was the mountain top views ???? definitely recommend doing this with your loved one! Loved every bit of this! I would go back and do it again in a heart beat lol! ????
caroljimbo
21 Feb 2024
Valentines Day celebration ,
Quick run over to McConnockie country Whiskey hut. Hamish great Pilot, great personality, very smooth operator. Loved the whole day, my lady loved the surprise filght.
Thanks Choppy
James Patterson ????????
Glen_R
23 Jan 2024
We did this for my wife’s 60th birthday. It was really special and the views were stunning. We’d do it again.
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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