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Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters

Glacier Express

 

See Blue Ice and Experience a Glacier Landing in Queenstown

We’re heading west on this spectacular Heli Tour. Heading over the historic Skippers Canyon and into the mountains for one of the most surreal experiences you can have in Queenstown: a remote glacier landing surrounded by glacial blue ice and rugged alpine terrain.

This Queenstown Helicopter Tour gives you front-row seats to nature’s rawest beauty. After lifting off, we track across Skippers Canyon, with its steep cliffs and gold rush history carved deep into the landscape. From there, we pass the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park before touching down on an ancient glacier.

On arrival, you’ll step out onto the ice itself, an untouched world of snow and shimmering blue crevasses. The landing location can vary depending on conditions, but rest assured, it’s always spectacular. It’s a chance to feel the crunch of ancient ice underfoot and capture photographs few others ever will.

Then it’s back into the helicopter for the return leg, flying high above valleys and ridgelines with unforgettable views all the way home.

If you are looking for our Earnslaw Burn glacier flights, head on over here to learn more.

Why take a Glacier Landing Scenic Flight with Heliworks?

  • Experience a rare glacier landing near Queenstown
  • Incredible views over Skippers Canyon and the Southern Alps
  • See deep blue glacial ice up close – perfect for photos
  • Fly with experienced local pilots who know these landscapes inside out
  • A truly unique Queenstown scenic flight you’ll never forget

Glacier Landings are available all year round however they are weather dependent and the amount of blue ice you can see can vary throughout the warmer months, especially in the warmer months. Please check with our Reservations team if you have any questions.

 


50 minute experience


Glacier landing


Glaciers


Mountains


Queenstown from above


Lakes


Blue Ice

The prices listed below are for our shared departures, so other guests will be on your flight. Our prices are also subject to change annually.

Adult (12+): $895 per person

Child (3-11): $630 per person

Infant: (0-2): $450 per person

Prices are valid from 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2027. On our shared departures, you may be in a helicopter with up to 9 people.

We have private charter rates available for our Squirrel helicopters, our twin-engine Squirrels and our 9-seater BK.

Charters are a great option for bigger groups, or if you would like a more intimate experience.

Find out more about our fleet.

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $4,475 per helicopter

Airbus H130 or twin-engine Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $5,370 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers depending): $7,160 per helicopter

Prices are valid from 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2027.

We offer complimentary return transport from downtown Queenstown at 37 Camp Street. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience. If you are self-driving, we are based in Frankton and we have plenty of parking available.

  • Wear comfortable covered shoes
  • Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
  • Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen and sunglasses

Bookings
• We recommend booking in advance via our online booking calendar.
• For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking.
• Our booking system will ask for your credit card details, which are securely stored to confirm your booking, however we will not charge your card until the day of your booking.
• Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Your flight
• You will need to contact us one hour prior to your departure time for a weather check.
• Minimum passenger numbers are required for all scenic flights. We reserve the right to upgrade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required.
• Flights depart on demand and are subject to availability.
• Flights depart from our Heliworks Queenstown base in Frankton.
• Advertised times away, flight and landing times are approximate and can be subject to weather conditions. On occasion, flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

Pricing
• Our prices change annually from 1 October. Please select your preferred date of travel on our booking system or view the pricing section to view pricing schedules.
• Prices are in NZ currency and include Goods and Services Tax.
• We reserve the right to change prices at any time without further notice. However, if we have confirmed an advance booking the quoted price will not be altered.

Payments
• We accept EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard and cash. Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Cancellations
• Any cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. If passengers ‘no-show’ for a flight, 100% of the fare will apply. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply.

 

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