Queenstown's 50-Min Glacier Flight: Breathtaking Alpine Majesty
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Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers Canyon and the braided rivers of the Rees Valley before venturing deep into Mt Aspiring National Park. Marvel at dramatic glaciers, impressive ice falls and hidden alpine lakes before continuing to the awe-inspiring Earnslaw Burn. Here, a unique ‘hanging’ glacier feeds countless waterfalls that tumble into the valley below – an otherworldly scene made famous in The Lord of the Rings. Your adventure includes an exhilarating glacier*, where you’ll step out into untouched wilderness to capture once-in-a-lifetime photos surrounded by towering peaks and pristine ice. This remarkable flight offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, cinematic views, and thrilling alpine adventure. A true highlight of any Queenstown visit.
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Wanderer02520563704, 12/12/2025 4:56:21 PM
Awesomely awesome - brilliant experience, Kurt was a great pilot and landing on a glacier was an absolute buzz - would recommend in a heartbeat
746ws, 12/5/2025 11:47:23 PM
This was a wonderful trip, our pilot was experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. My first time being in the snow. Loved it.
984sharadd, 11/26/2025 11:33:03 AM
This was an incredible experience. My father and I were looking for a special and once in a lifetime experience, and this was it! The staff at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters was very responsive and helpful to arrange the specific flight we wanted (we desired some more time out on the glacier) Our pilot that day was Alfie, and he did a magnificent job of flying my family and I out and back. He found the perfect location for us to enjoy the snow and the view of the mountains. In fact, it was so perfect, it was during this trip that I proposed to my girlfriend! Thank you to staff for making this all possible. Highly recommend booking with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters if you're ever in Queenstown! If you do fly with Alfie, ask him what sort of flying he's done in the past, you won't be disappointed. Thanks again, Alfie, and thank you to everyone!
lovemadeira56, 11/20/2025 7:13:29 PM
Fantastic experience views were outstanding. Karl was a great pilot with plenty of information and historical facts without ever being over the top
Pamela_M, 11/17/2025 9:05:56 AM
One of the most beautiful amazing experiences I’ve ever had in my entire life. Being able to see the glaciers up close from the helicopter and then landing on it was one of the highlights of my trip to New Zealand.
71adamg, 11/15/2025 8:34:53 PM
A great experience with our group and pilot Alfie who made the ride so comfortable with his skills and sharing his experience. The scenery was amazing and this is a true once in a life time not to be missed experience.
Glen_H, 10/19/2025 11:13:08 PM
Exceptional service from the girls in reception, working to accommodate a date change, even calling me back after a vacancy came up to fit us in. Our pilot Luke was very knowledgeable and friendly and made for an excellent flight. An awesome experience overall.
tonylillianmartin, 10/16/2025 8:19:09 PM
It was a great day to see the mountains and Earnslaw Burn. The flight was spectacular and interesting. An incredibe experrience. Would love to do it again.
DHLange, 10/10/2025 8:33:51 PM
Starting with the booking process, continuing with checkin, and through out the flight, we were treated in a professional, knowledgeable, friendly manner. Jeremy, our pilot, was an excellent tour guide. He had great stories and showed us sights where some of the movie scenes were shot. We would highly recommend him, and your entire company.
Hanan_M, 10/10/2025 3:02:19 AM
Amazing, exhilarating , one of the best experiences I had in NZ, rug up as it’s quite cold,the pilot ( Steven) was great abd efficient, explained things well and looked after us,I highly recommend this activity.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking.
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• Please call us upon arrival to Queenstown so we can reconfirm your details • You will be required to call us an hour prior to your flight for a weather check • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund




