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Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters

Heli Jet Combo

Ultimate Heli-Jet Adventure: Skippers Canyon Jet and Scenic Helicopter Flight

Start your Heli Jet adventure with a scenic drive along the historic Skippers Road. This Skippers tour is not to be missed. As you travel, take in dramatic landscapes and discover the rich gold mining history that shaped this iconic area.

Next, get ready for an adrenaline rush with a thrilling jet boat ride with Skippers Canyon Jet through the Shotover River. Navigate narrow gorges and powerful rapids in one of the world’s most spectacular jet boating locations. The twists and turns will keep your heart racing.

After the jet boat excitement, board a helicopter for a breathtaking flight over Queenstown. Soar above rugged mountains, deep valleys, and pristine lakes. The views from the sky are unforgettable.

The Heli-Jet Combo flight includes a landing in a remote alpine spot. Here, you can breathe in the crisp mountain air, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and capture perfect photos.

Finally, relax on the scenic helicopter flight back to Queenstown. Take in the spectacular scenery one last time before you land.

This Heli-Jet Combo perfectly blends adrenaline and natural beauty. It’s a must-do for anyone wanting a unique adventure in Queenstown.

Book Your Adventure Combo Today!

  • Scenic journey along historic Skippers Road with gold mining stories
  • Thrilling jet boat ride through the Shotover River’s rapids and gorges
  • Breathtaking helicopter flight over Queenstown’s mountains and lakes
  • Remote alpine landing with stunning views and photo opportunities
  • Scenic return flight to Queenstown

 


2 hour experience


1 alpine landing


Mountains


Queenstown from above

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

Adult (12+): $675 per person

Child (3-11): $475 per person

Infant: (0-2): $N/A

Minimum 4 adult passengers to confirm.

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. Please note a private charter experience will include a heli flight to and from Skippers Canyon and will depart from Heliworks Queenstown. If you require transport to Heliworks Queenstown, please book this with your booking.

Find out more about our fleet.

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $3,950 per helicopter

Airbus H130 (up to 6 passengers): $4,740 per helicopter

Twin Engine Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $5,530 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers): $6,320 per helicopter

Prices are valid from 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026.

Pricing Updates

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $3,375 per helicopter

Airbus H130 (up to 6 passengers): $4,050 per helicopter

Twin-engine Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $4,725 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers depending): $5,400 per helicopter

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

Please note for this experience you will start your adventure on the skippers canyon bus from Station Building in Queenstown Central. We offer complimentary return transport to downtown Queenstown, near the Athol Street bus stop. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience.

  • 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.

 

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