Queenstown · SOUTHERN ALPS SCENIC FLIGHTS
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From the air the Main Divide is twenty minutes wide and the glaciers look close enough to touch. These 15 flights run from a quick alpine landing above town to ski planes on the Tasman and fly-cruise-fly days into Milford, with each operator’s weather policy noted.
A 25-minute helicopter flight from Mount Cook with an alpine landing in the Southern Alps, plus Tasman Valley and glacier lake views.
“Had a great day it was wonderful, Guide was very good, loved every minute Off if thank you 😃”
Small-group Milford Sound cruise plus a scenic flight back to Queenstown, with photo stops, packed lunch, and real Fiordland road-trip views.
“From morning until evening, this was a nature-lover’s dream. The ride in the Sprinter was very comfortable, and the scenery was fabulous. James did a great job narrating our journey with information that gave me an even greater appreciRead more”
25-minute Queenstown helicopter tour with an alpine landing. Hotel pickup, pilot commentary, and views of Lake Wakatipu from above.
“Really nice polit Jonny had an great time highly recomend this”
45-minute Mount Cook skiplane and helicopter combo with a glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier. $328 per person.
“Amazing experience, guide was very informative and flew the helicopter well and made sure everyone had the chance to see things. Shame the sea plane wasn't working but pilot made up for it with close up views of mount cook and time spent on the glacier. Well worth the money.”
Heli over Aoraki/Mount Cook, then up to 2 hours hiking Tasman Glacier ice with crampons and guides in a tight 3-hour window.
“Flavia was an excellent and knowledgeable guide as well as being very friendly and making sure all members of the party were catered for”
Fly to the Tasman Glacier, land on the ice, and take a 2-hour guided hike with crampons, plus epic Aoraki views.
“Outstanding experience. We loved it. The helicopter trip both ways was terrific and the scenery was breathtaking. The walk on the glacier and information provided was great. We learned alot. Plenty of photo opportunities in a variety of areas. We were lucky to have great weather because all the morning trips had been canceled yet by 12.30 the conditions were perfect. Felt very fortunate!”
Queenstown helicopter flight over Skippers Canyon and Mt Aspiring glaciers, with Earnslaw Burn hanging glacier and a possible ice landing.
“Amazing! Couldn’t have asked for any better, Luke our pilot was incredible- knowledgable, funny and made us feel very safe. The views were out of this world, one of the best moments of our month trip!”
Small-group Queenstown helicopter to Milford Sound with cruise plus glacier or alpine landing in Fiordland. Transfers included.
“That you land after the cruise on top of a mountain. We were lucky enough for there to be snow in summer in January 2026”
A 20-minute Queenstown helicopter flight over the Remarkables, with a mountain alpine landing above Lake Wakatipu for big views and quick thrills.
“Pilot was so nice he did excellent job. All staff is excellent including the Driver who pick up us from hotel and driver who dropped off back to hotel. The best person is base manager Mr Simon he is Gem of the person. I think because of him our journey is successful. Thank you so much. We love you all. God bless you all.”
Fly into Milford Sound by helicopter, land on a glacier or in the alpine, then cruise past waterfalls and ice. 4 hours from Queenstown.
“It was amazing and so worth the money. It was a beautiful and sunny day in New Zealand and the views were spectacular.”
55 minutes of helicopter magic over Aoraki/Mt Cook, Tasman Glacier, and West Coast ice, with an alpine snow landing.
“We scheduled this after our Franz Joseph glacier experience was cancelled due to weather. This ended up being even better because we saw all of the glaciers in one trip. We had good weather and the views were exceptional!”
Queenstown helicopter ride to Jura Glacier with a snow landing, views of Mt Aspiring, and pilot commentary, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Landing in the snow was amazing- so cold it was- def bring gloves - such a whole different world in the alps! Like another country”
Coach to Milford Sound, cruise the fiord, then scenic flight back to Queenstown over glaciers with a guaranteed window seat.
“It's amazing! and a big thank for the coach's driver, unfortunately I don't remember for his name, but he was driving the bus 1. and the scenic flight on the way back was magnificent. It was a lifetime experience.”
World exclusive combo tour flying ski plane and helicopter over Aoraki Mt Cook, landing on Tasman Glacier with quiet ice time.
“The pilots were very friendly and knowlegeable about the place. It was nice to hear them share insights. Had a great and memorable time :)”
Fly over Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland glaciers in a 50-minute scenic flight from Lake Tekapo, with onboard guide commentary.
“This was amazing. This was one of the highlights of my 2 month solo tour of NZ. Fabulous 👌”
