Glacier Explorer - 1 Hour

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Highlights & inclusions

Knowledgable pilot
Scenic helicopter tour
Glacier landing with helicopter shut down
Live commentary
Photo opportunity
Depart from Queenstown
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$1058.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to experience

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November 2024

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What you can expect

Embark on the Glacier Explorer excursion departing from Queenstown, a scenic helicopter journey offering unparalleled views and experiences. Your knowledgeable pilot will guide you high above the Wakatipu basin, showcasing the stunning surrounding beauty before heading towards an ancient glacier. Enjoy live commentary as you witness the constantly moving glacier under its weight. The tour includes a glacier landing with the helicopter shut down, allowing you to experience the complete serenity of the surroundings. Capture memorable photographs of New Zealand's most photogenic scenery and enjoy complimentary car parking. Choose from shared or private helicopter options, with departures available at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm daily, operating year-round. The round trip from Queenstown takes approximately 1 hour, departing from The Blue Hangar at Queenstown Airport. Remember to bring your camera, sunglasses, sturdy shoes, and a warm jacket for this unforgettable adventure.

Location

10 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown, Otago 9371

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Scenic helicopter tour
  • Glacier landing with helicopter shut down to experience complete serenity of the surrounds
  • Live commentary in English from your knowledgeable pilot
  • Amazing opportunity to capture the most photographic scenery in New Zealand
  • Complimentary car parking
  • Luxury and pristine range of helicopters within the fleet
  • Shared or private helicopter options available
Time
  • This experience departs at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
  • Operates daily all year
Duration
  • Please allow 1 hour round trip from Queenstown
Departure Location
  • This experience departs from The Blue Hanger 10 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9371
What To Bring
  • Bring a camera, sunglasses, sturdy shoes, warm jacket
Additional Information
  • Charter options available
  • Minimum of four passengers are required to operate this flight
  • Cancellations within 24hrs 25% refund, 7 days 50% refund & 8 days 100% refund
  • Fleet consists of conventional Squirrel, the Eurocopter EC130 helicopters
  • Infants up to 4yrs go free (place not guaranteed if all seats are full)
  • 50% charge for a guaranteed seat for an infant
  • 100% refund will be issued if cancelled due to weather
Terms And Conditions
  • The trip will not go ahead unless minimum numbers are met. In the event the trip is cancelled customers are offered an alternative or a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements