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Paradise Picnic

 

Experience an Alpine Heli Picnic in Paradise

Take off on a romantic alpine escape with Heliworks Queenstown and experience a private picnic in a mountain setting that feels like another world. Yet it’s just a short scenic flight from town.

We’ll fly you high above the Whakatipu Basin, with sweeping aerial views of Lake Whakatipu, rugged peaks and hidden valleys. Then we land at one of our favourite secret spots, tucked deep in the mountains, where a gourmet heli picnic is all set up and waiting. Think locally sourced produce, chilled refreshments, and complete serenity all around you.

Private, peaceful and picture-perfect.

Whether you’re planning a surprise proposal, celebrating your honeymoon, or simply want to switch off and soak up the beauty, this is your moment. Quiet. Intimate. Utterly unforgettable.

It’s not just a picnic. It’s an experience created for connection, reflection and awe. There are no schedules and no distractions. Just the sound of silence, the clink of glasses and the freshest mountain air.

Why you should book an Alpine Heli Picnic:

  • A breathtaking alpine landing in a remote Queenstown location
  • A gourmet picnic for two, featuring local food and beverages
  • Stunning scenic flight with panoramic views over Queenstown and beyond

Let us take you somewhere truly special, for the ultimate heli picnic adventure.

Looking for more breathtaking flight options? Explore our full range of scenic helicopter tours here.







 


1.5 hour experience


Scenic landing


Private Charter


Gourmet Picnic Lunch


Conscious Choice


Alpine Seasonal Snow


Mountains


Queenstown from above


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): $2,695 per helicopter

Airbus H130 (up to 6 passengers): $3,180 per helicopter

BK (up to 9 passengers depending): $4,415 per helicopter

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

We offer complimentary return transport from downtown Queenstown, near the Athol Street bus stop. 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.
• 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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