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Heli Wine Express

 

Take a Scenic Central Otago Helicopter Wine Tour today

Discover Central Otago from a new perspective on this elevated helicopter wine experience through Gibbston Valley. This bespoke journey lets you choose your own winery destination, tailoring the day to your taste and sense of adventure.

Soar through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge, where turquoise water winds beneath rugged schist cliffs, before landing in the heart of Gibbston Valley, home to some of New Zealand’s most celebrated Pinot Noir.

Your experience is fully curated, with access to a selection of exceptional cellar doors, including:
• Peregrine Wines – striking architecture and premium cool-climate Pinot Noir
• Gibbston Valley Winery – the region’s original estate with iconic underground cave tastings
• Kinross Winery – a boutique collection in a relaxed alpine setting

At each stop, enjoy a private tasting experience showcasing the character and depth of Central Otago wines, guided by passionate local hosts.

After your chosen winery experience, lift off once more for a scenic alpine return flight. The journey reveals sweeping views of The Remarkables and the Wakatipu Basin, where dramatic peaks and open valleys stretch to the horizon.

This is more than a wine tour—it’s a luxury, choose-your-own experience through one of the world’s most striking wine regions, where every detail is tailored and every moment elevated.

This trip is a perfect blend of fine wine and alpine beauty, add it to any scenic flight today.

It’s an experience worth raising a glass to.

How is a helicopter wine tasting in Gibbston Valley a game changer?

  • Bespoke winery selection within Gibbston Valley
  • Scenic flight through Kawarau Gorge
  • Exclusive tastings at handpicked cellar doors
  • Alpine landing with panoramic views of The Remarkables
  • A fully tailored heli-wine experience designed around you

 


1.5 hour experience


Scenic landings


Wine Tours


Wine Tasting


Winery


Mountains


Lakes

This experience is only available as a private charter. We have private charter rates available for our Squirrel helicopters, our twin-engine Squirrels and our 9-seater BK.

Find out more about our fleet.

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): $2,595 per helicopter

H130 (up to 6 passengers): $3,080 per helicopter

BK117 (up to 9 passengers): $4,655 per helicopter

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 offer complimentary return transport from downtown Queenstown, we can pick up from local Hotels. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience. If you are self-driving, we are based at 64 Grant Road, Frankton and we have plenty of parking available on-site.

  • 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.
• 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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