The Grand Circle 30-Minute Helicopter Flight from Queenstown | 30 minutes

24 Reviews | Queenstown
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Grand Circle Helicopter Flight from Queenstown
2 Adults x $267.60
$535.20
Approx Total
$535.20
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Scenic helicopter flight with landing (10 minutes)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Pilot guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Items of a personal nature

Overview

On this premier scenic flight you will marvel at the outstanding landforms and stunning beauty of the Wakatipu basin. The untamed Shotover River is revealed in rugged Skippers Canyon. See spectacular film locations from Lord of the Rings. The flight includes a landing at the Remarkables, 1538 meters above Queenstown where you can stand in the snow during Winter and admire the fantastic panoramic views.

Itinerary

  • Lake Wakatipu (Pass By)

    Fly over Queenstown and discover the beautiful diverse landscapes of the Wakatipu Basin.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Soar high over the Shotover River and the rural villages that Quenstowners call home

  • Coronet Peak Ski Area (Pass By)

    Fly by the popular ski slopes of Coronet Peak

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
  • It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

5.0

24 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 23 reviews with 5 stars

Great Pilots Choice Trip

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic trip, Skids (Richard) our pilot was excellent, informative and helpful throughout, a real credit to Helicopter line.

Amazing experience

Published on Jul, 2024

I cannot rate this highly enough was a beautiful day and the flights / pilot , whole experience was amazing. I will certainly to it again when I am next in Queenstown the views were amazing , glaciers incredible and the pilot was fun.Its a MUST do for sure worth every penny.

Absolutely magical flight. We had the perfect weather and scenery was spectacular

Published on Jan, 2024

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our flight. It was a glorious day, the landing was amazing and we had plenty of time for photos and playing in the snow. This flight was so memorable and one of the best experiences on our whole NZ trip. Very safety conscious and professional and picked up directly from hotel and took us back.

Absolutely spectacular!

Published on Jan, 2024

We were blessed with perfect weather on the day my friend and I did this helicopter flight. Was magical. The views were amazing and the landing and hanging out on the snow at the glacier was fantastic. Highly Highly recommend.

The soggy socks afterwards was more than worth it!

Published on Oct, 2023

We chose this helicopter flight over the Queenstown area as it appeared to give the best value for money. The previous day, we had planned a trip over Fox glacier but unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate. This service came recommended by our travel guide and we weren’t disappointed. We had door to door pick up and return via minibus to our accommodation which was prompt and friendly. After our safety briefing, and with perfect, calm weather, we were strapped in for our adventure, 1.5 km above Queenstown. Our pilot gave a running commentary of what could be seen all around us and reassuringly gave plenty of notice of his manoeuvres so that there were no surprises. Landing in the snow at this time of the year was a treat we will never forget. It was soft and powdery, as we sunk up to our knees and laughed so much it hurt until we found firmer footings. There was about 10 minutes of “magic time” to take photos and to try to absorb the breathtaking vistas that totally surrounded us. A quick reshuffle of seating was organised to share photo opportunities for our return journey back to the airport. Optional souvenir photos were available to purchase from the reception area upon our return. It may be a comparatively short flight, but it certainly lived up to the advertised promise and provided a “grand view” of the Queenstown basin topography.

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