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Southern Glacier Experience

From $660 per person

From our base venture to the Southern Alps the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island. Witness first hand Mount Aspiring, vast untouched tracts of native forest and ancient glacial icefalls before landing amongst the snow-capped

What’s included
  • Scenic helicopter flight.

  • Alpine landing (possible snow landing in winter).

  • Hotel pickup and drop off.

  • Informative pilot commentary.

  • Flight time approx 50 mins.

 

  • Destination
  • Departure
    Queenstown Airport
  • Dress Code
    Warm Clothing Recommended due to changeable nature of Alpine Weather.
  • Included
    Airport Transfers
    Alpine Landing
    Helicopter Flight
    Scenic Flight
  • Not Included
    15 minute helicopter scenic flight
    4x4 Tour
    Accommodation
    Accommodation Pickup and dropoff
    All Meals
    Attraction
    Barossa Valley
    Beach Landing
    Boat Tour
    Breakfast
    Breakfast or Lunch
    Bungle Bungles
    Cable Car Trip
    Cape Leveque
    Coach Tour
    Cygnet Bay
    Dinner
    Dolphin Discovery
    Ferry Trip
    Full day Bus Tour
    Glacier Landing
    Great Barrier Reef
    Heart Reef
    Hiking Tour
    Horizontal Falls
    Jet Boat Tour
    Kakadu National Park
    Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
    Katherine Gorge
    Kayak Tour
    Kings Canyon
    Lunch
    Lunch (Full day only)
    Mount Maunganui
    Mt Conner
    No Booking or Credit Card Fees
    Optional Helicopter Flight (extra cost)
    Optional Lunch Stop (extra cost)
    Optional Winery Lunch (extra cost)
    Orakei Korako
    Port Arthur Harbour Cruise
    Rail Tour
    Refreshments
    Rod and Tackle
    Snacks
    Uluru/Ayers Rock
    Volcano Landing
    Water and soft drinks
    Whale Watching
    Whitehaven Beach

Tour Location

29 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport, Queenstown

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Where do I catch my flight?

Complimentary airport transfers are included in your tour, however if you wish to drive yourself, checkin is located at 29 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport.

What if bad weather cancels our flight?

Our flights are weather dependent as we fly under visual flying rules (VFR).  Pilots will conduct a thorough weather check 1 hour before each flight.  If we cannot fly due to adverse weather conditions we will attempt to reschedule depending on the customers' schedule and flight availability.  If we cannot reschedule, you will receive a 100% refund.

What should we bring?

Some essentials we suggest bringing with you on your tour:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and Bug Spray
  • Camera with charge & memory
  • Warm clothing layers
  • Sensible foot wear
  • Bottle of water
Note: You do not need a passport.

Our flights are not affected by the use of Mobile phones and are permitted on board.  However, phones cannot be used whilst on the airfield with active aircraft around you.  There is no phone signal in Milford Sound, phone calls will be unsuccessful after leaving Queenstown.

Do you offer a pick up from my accommodation?

Yes, We offer complimentary pick ups from various locations close to all central Queenstown Accommodation. Pick ups begin approximately 50mins before departure time. Please note your accommodation details when booking in and we will advise exact pickup time.

I am having trouble booking on the website, what should I do?

Please email us at info@scenicflightbooker.com and we will be able to help you complete your booking. If you’re booking a trip due to start within 24 hours please call us on 0800-951251 and a member of our reservations team will be glad to help.

Can the flights accommodate infants or toddlers?
  • Children aged up to and including 3 years can travel for free if sitting on an adults lap. They must weight 15kg or less.
  • We provide lap belt extenders, infant life jackets and ear defenders to help keep our young passengers comfortable.
  • Children aged between 4-14 years are eligible for the child rate.
  • Strollers/Pushchairs may be accommodated for. Please email us at info@scenicflightbooker.com with the approximate dimensions and weight and we can confirm if it will fit in our aircraft.
Are your prices in New Zealand Dollars? Do the prices include GST?

Yes, our prices are in New Zealand dollar and include all taxes and charges.

Do you cater for customers with disabilities?

We want everybody to experience our flights and will do our absolute best to cater for people who have disabilities. Safety is our top priority, so if we think that we would be able to give you the appropriate assistance that you need in the event of an emergency we would love to have you fly with us. If you do have a disability we just ask that you call us before booking your flight to discuss your needs.

Booking Information

Flight is operated by The Helicopter Line Queenstown

Operator Contact Details:

Ph: +64 3 4423034

Email: queenstown@helicopter.co.nz

  • Bookings are not connected to the operator on REZDY
  • Create Tentative Booking in REZDY, getting all pax details.
  • Call Operator to confirm times
  • Once flight can be confirmed, charge customer, and email all details through to operator or give operator details over phone. (email is easier and creates a trail).