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15 Glacier Landing Flights from Queenstown

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Stepping out onto a glacier is the moment people fly for. These 15 flights set down on the snow of the Southern Alps, compared on landing time, aircraft and price.

Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Tour & Alpine Landing - Eight minutes over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
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Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Tour & Alpine Landing

1.Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Tour & Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 25 min · from $230Our pick

Fly above Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu on a 25-minute helicopter trip, with your pilot choosing an alpine landing spot to suit the day’s conditions. Expect local commentary, hotel pickup from selected central locations, and a short stop on a remote mountain site. Snow is possible in winter, but the landing terrain changes with the season and weather.

“Worth every cent, we had a group of 8 so split across 2 helicopters. The pilots met up on the mountain so we could take a group photo. The experience was one I will remember for a long time!”

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Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Flight - A 50-minute flight, not a ground tour
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Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Flight

2.Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 175 reviews · from $378

This 50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown crosses Skippers Canyon and the Rees Valley to the glaciers and waterfalls of Mt. Aspiring National Park. You may land on a glacier, though summer conditions can change the landing plan. Your pilot provides English commentary, and pickup is available from selected Queenstown locations.

“Utterly superb. How amazing to stand on a glacier. The views were breathtaking. The pilot was great and very informative. An absolute highlight of our trip to stunning New Zealand.”

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Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing - Stepping onto the alpine landing site
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Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

3.Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · from $245Top rated

Take a six-passenger helicopter from Queenstown over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, then step onto an alpine landing at 1,538 meters for about 10 minutes. Your pilot provides commentary, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Snow may be present seasonally, so bring warm clothes and sturdy footwear.

“Everyone should do this when in Queenstown. 100% recommended. So great to fly over the mountains and land on a snow covered ridge.”

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50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown - The value of a 50-minute flight
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50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

4.50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $446

From Queenstown, take a 50-minute helicopter flight over alpine lakes, Skippers Canyon and the remote Earnslaw Burn valley, then touch down on a snowy glacier in Mount Aspiring National Park. The small-group flight includes hotel transfers and pilot commentary. Past flights have featured pilots such as Luke, Alfie and Jeremy.

“Absolutely unreal experience!! Definitely worth it! Pilot was very knowledgeable about the area. Stopping on the mountain was just incredible!”

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Queenstown: Remarkables Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing - The view from the helicopter
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Queenstown: Remarkables Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

5.Remarkables Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $149Best value

Take a 20-minute helicopter flight above Queenstown and land on the Remarkables Spur, weather permitting, for views over the Wakatipu basin, Coronet Peak, and Cecil Peak. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary on local geology, gold-mining traces, and film locations. Pilots have included Archie, Michael, Jack, Kurt, and Alfie.

“Fantastic - stunning scenery that you can only see by trudging up a mountain through the snow or grabbing a lift on a helicopter. Definitely do this. Our guide/pilot Archie was personable, friendly and skilled. It’s something else seeing these mountains from the top, crunching through the snow and breathing in the cold mountain air.”

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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown - What the flights add
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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

6.Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $1,178

From Queenstown, fly by fixed-wing plane to Mt Cook, then transfer by helicopter to Tasman Glacier for a guided hike of about two hours. Your guide leads you across the ice and may show you caves and other changing formations. Boots, crampons, safety gear, and Queenstown transfers are included. Bring your own lunch.

“Such a great experience, our guide Scott was very knowledgeable and made sure the whole group got to see some unique sights. Seeing the Glacier up close was definitely a highlight of the trip.”

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Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight - The return over lakes and valleys
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Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

7.Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $343

Take a one-hour scenic flight from Queenstown over the Shotover Canyon, Mount Aspiring National Park, at least five glaciers, and Milford Sound. Your pilot gives a pre-flight briefing and commentary in the air. Central Queenstown hotel transfers are included. The flight has room for up to 12 people, but there is no landing or boat cruise at Milford Sound.

“Just fantastic view of mountains and fiords between Queenstown and Tasman Sea. Company was courteous and helpful. Pick up and drop off from in town.”

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Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown - Returning by air, with the mountain behind you
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Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

8.Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $570

Take a roughly 45-minute helicopter trip from Queenstown, with 40 to 45 minutes of flight time and a landing in an alpine snowfield. Your pilot chooses a mountain in the Southern Lakes region, gives live commentary, and leaves time to enjoy the snow and take photos. Pickup from select Queenstown hotels is available.

“Ben was a great pilot and guide! Terrific experience. Friendly, professional, top notch all around. It was truly over the top!”

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Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour - Two alpine landings, including a glacier
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Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

9.Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $679

From Queenstown, Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters takes you over the Shotover River Gorge and *Lord of the Rings* filming sites, then makes two alpine landings, including one on a glacier. Expect about 70 minutes in the air, a small group of no more than 15, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a booklet to help identify film locations.

“I came with high expectations and they were easily exceeded. Ernie's effortless skill was evident and he showed us the LOTR locations and their stories from his personal experience. He made sure to approach from every angle to ensure eveRead more”

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Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown - Milford Sound from above, not from the water
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Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

10.Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 1h 30m · from $280

From Queenstown, Air Milford takes you over Mt Aspiring, Milford Sound and at least five glaciers, including Rob Roy, Bonar, Dart, Volta and Donne. The flight lasts about an hour in a high-wing Cessna with panoramic windows and English commentary from your pilot. Allow 90 minutes for the activity, including the pre-flight briefing.

“Sehr flexibel, möchten bestes Erlebnis bieten. Super Rundflug!”

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Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown - Across rainforest, frozen lakes and mountain peaks
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Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

11.Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $884

From Queenstown, a pilot-guide takes you over the Southern Alps and Milford Sound before heading north to the glacier areas. The roughly 90-minute flight includes a landing beside a glacier for photos and a short walk on uneven ground. Headsets, national park fees and hotel pickup are included; flights depend on weather.

“Incredible experience. Knowledgeable and professional pilot and immaculate helicopter. Worth every dollar”

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Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown - Boots, crampons, and the level of effort
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Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

12.Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,178

From Queenstown, fly to Franz Josef Glacier for a guided two-hour hike among crevasses, icefalls, and caves, with rainforest and alpine scenery meeting nearby. Hiking boots and crampons are provided. The outing takes about six hours, including check-in and flights, and has a maximum group size of 11.

“From start to finish, the service and communication were absolutely fabulous. Leading up to the event, every detail was clearly explained, and I felt well looked after. On the day, through no fault of the tour guide, the weather took a turn whicRead more”

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Queenstown Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 30 mins - A pilot who adds more than the view
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Queenstown Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 30 mins

13.Queenstown Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 30 mins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 30 min · from $269

Take a 30-minute return flight from Queenstown over the Whakatipu Basin, with a snow landing high in the mountains for photos and time to play. Your local pilot provides live commentary, and pilots such as Craig, Eddie and James have made the trip both informative and reassuring. Snow landings depend on season, weather and operating conditions.

“One of the best decision we've done in New Zealand! Check in to the flight was effortless, pilot provided a fantastic and stable ride throughout the flight.”

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From Queenstown: Franz Josef Glacier Hike & Scenic Flight - Two hours on the ice with a guide
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From Queenstown: Franz Josef Glacier Hike & Scenic Flight

14.Franz Josef Glacier Hike & Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6h 30m · from $1,015

From Queenstown, take a scenic flight over the Southern Alps, then reach Franz Josef Glacier by helicopter for a guided, two-hour crampon walk among crevasses and ice formations. The six-and-a-half-hour outing includes return plane and helicopter flights, specialist gear, and pilot commentary. Weather may shift the glacier visit to Tasman.

“Amazing trip. View was amazing on the plane to Franz Josef. Lily is an amazing pilot. Glacier hike was an a great experience. Sarah is great guide and I felt safe the whole time”

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Queenstown: 50-Minute Southern Glacier Helicopter Flight - Ten minutes on snow in Mount Aspiring National Park
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Queenstown: 50-Minute Southern Glacier Helicopter Flight

15.50-Minute Southern Glacier Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 50 min · from $499

Take a 50-minute round-trip flight from Queenstown with an English-speaking pilot who provides commentary. Fly over native forest and glacial icefalls toward Mount Aspiring National Park, land among snow-capped peaks for photos, then return by air. The small-group trip costs $499 per person and includes hotel pickup from selected Queenstown locations.

“A breathtaking experience like no other... to be able to see these majestic peaks as one only can from the air. Plenty of information given by our guide, as well as thrills from getting so close to the rock/snowy mountain tops.”

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