Heliworks Queenstown, owned by Action Helicopters Limited, is a proudly locally owned and operated helicopter company based in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand. With decades of flying experience in the Southern Lakes region, we’re trusted for our reliability, safety record, and outstanding customer care. Action Helicopters also operates Heli Glenorchy. Action Helicopters holds the exclusive landing rights to the Earnslaw Burn, with only Heliworks and Heli Glenorchy offering flights to this exclusive landing location.
We specialise in a wide variety of helicopter services, catering to both recreational and commercial needs. Our popular Queenstown scenic helicopter flights showcase the very best of the region. Showcasing amazing aerial views over dramatic mountain ranges, alpine lakes, and remote high-country stations. If you’re looking for a more exclusive experience, our private helicopter charters can be tailored to suit special occasions, proposals, group adventures, or simply getting off the beaten track.
We also offer bespoke helicopter weddings and elopements, with access to stunning alpine landing locations including the Earnslaw Burn, The Remarkables, and hidden glaciers only accessible by air. These once-in-a-lifetime experiences combine luxury, seclusion, and spectacular scenery, making them perfect for destination couples.
More Than Just Scenic Flights: Commercial Work and Community Support
We’re deeply committed to supporting our local community. Over the years, we’ve worked with conservation groups, schools, councils, and not-for-profits to provide helicopter support for essential community projects. Whether it’s helping with pest control or transporting volunteers into remote conservation sites, we’re always ready to support. We also assist with environmental monitoring and land restoration efforts across the region.
At Heliworks Queenstown, we take sustainability seriously. We actively support the values of the Tiaki Promise, encouraging all visitors to care for New Zealand’s land, people, and culture. Our team works closely with local conservation initiatives and carefully manages flight paths and landing sites to reduce environmental impact. We believe exploring this beautiful country comes with a responsibility to protect it, and we’re proud to do our part.
Beyond tourism, Heliworks provides a range of commercial helicopter operations. Our team regularly supports filming and aerial photography, infrastructure projects, agricultural services, and remote access logistics. We also proudly assist in search and rescue operations,. Working alongside local authorities to provide critical aerial support in challenging terrain and conditions.
At Heliworks Queenstown, we combine deep local knowledge, high-performing aircraft, and a passion for aviation to deliver safe, seamless, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re exploring the skies over Milford Sound, landing on a glacier, or working in the backcountry, we have a flight solution to suit.
Why choose Heliworks?
- Locally owned and operated with decades of experience.
- Expert pilots who know Queenstown and Fiordland inside and out.
- Highest safety standards and well-maintained aircraft.
- Exclusive access to remote and stunning landing sites such as the Earnslaw Burn.
- Fully customisable scenic flights and private charters.
- Trusted by film crews, commercial clients, and rescue teams.
- Personal, friendly service from enquiry to touchdown.
- Proud to fly in one of the world’s most spectacular regions.
