Glacier Explorer: Scenic Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Experience a breathtaking helicopter tour from Queenstown, landing on an ancient glacier. Feel the ice, hear the creaks, and absorb stunning scenery.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Over The Top - The Helicopter Company - Our Glacier Explorer excursion departs from Queenstown to take you high above the Wakatipu basin to show off all the surrounding beauty. You will then head on a scenic journey towards an ancient glacier which constantly moves under its own weight. On arrival, the helicopter will shut down on the landing to…
What's Included
  • Scenic Helicopter tour
  • Glacier landing (weather dependant)
  • Professional pilot / guide
  • Bose noise cancelling headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • National Park fees
  • Applicable landing and facility fees
  • Complimentary Pickup and Drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food & Beverage
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Allow 1 hour
Our Glacier Explorer excursion departs from Queenstown to take you high above the Wakatipu basin to show off all the surrounding beauty. You will then head on a scenic journey towards an ancient glacier which constantly moves under its own weight.
On arrival, the helicopter will shut down on the landing to allow you to enjoy the peace and…

Location
10 Tex Smith Lane
Tex Smith Lane
Blue Hanger at end of Tex Smith Lane
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Maureenk156
Oct 13, 2024
Being on top of the world among snow-capped peaks - It was magnificent to encounter the snow-capped mountains close up and land on the glacier. It was breathtaking, and we are filled with gratitude for having had this experience. All staff were fabulous and added to the day's experience.
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Sightseer28685021953
Jan 19, 2024
Trip of a lifetime - Mindblowingly beautiful experience with fantastic pilot and guide Hamish - thank you so much - you have given us memories that will last forever
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Cdleof
Sep 22, 2023
Absolute heaven - We had a private tour of Milford Sound, my husband and I, and we made both an alpine and a glacier landing….both nothing short of spectacular! Pristine snow. Not a footprint in sight. Incredible. René was an extraordinary heli pilot, and a delightful person to be with. I never felt nervous, felt relaxed from the moment we lifted off the pad and I felt safe the entire time in his competent hands. It was my husband’s birthday so René surprised us by popping bottle of champagne as we walked in the snow on one of the landings to celebrate. The mountains were majestic and the tour was one of the most exquisitely beautiful and amazing experiences we’ve ever had.
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Peteh531
Feb 1, 2023
Amazing Queenstown views. - We were originally scheduled for the Milford Sound but the weather did not cooperate. Instead, we had a wonderful tour of several glaciers, lakes and endless mountains. Stopping on the glacier and by a pristine lake was a treat. All was very well done.
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Lisa_new_zealand_q
Jan 21, 2023
Spectacular Views! - A memory of a lifetime!! Over The Top Helicopter provided an extraordinary experience to fly over the Southern Alps and land on a glacier. It was truly amazing with spectacular views. Our pilot, Dave, also flew through Milford Sound and provided many interesting facts. The entire experience was wonderful because of the professional staff and especially Dave!
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Rohdeo
Nov 21, 2022
Unreal Experience - The absolute best in the business and a once in a lifetime experience. We were visiting Queenstown on Holiday and after being greeted at the door by our favorite Over the Top employee (Honey Boy) we knew this was going to be awesome. We felt safe the entire flight and Dave was more than amazing at explaining the entire process as well as fun tidbits along the way. He is extremely knowledgeable and a complete gentleman when it came to the entire process. Would recommend to anybody in a heart beat and thank you all again!
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204krystalc
Sep 26, 2022
Highlight of the holiday - Thank you to the amazing team at over the top helicopters for making my birthday so extra special, by making this trip happen. Such an incredible experience that we will not forget. It’s not every birthday that you get to have a glass of bubbles on top of a snowy mountain. Thanks so much.
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Nepenny
Jul 1, 2021
Highlight of our trip! - Wow what an experience!! It was the absolute highlight of our trip. We landed on the remarkables and there’s just nothing else like it. We have been in helicopters before but this was the best experience ever. Michael our pilot made the experience so memorable. He was super knowledgeable and made even some of the nervous flyers relaxed. Katie in the office was so amazing and friendly and managed our special request. The whole company are so professional and we just can’t wait to book again.
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Steeletina
Apr 17, 2021
Amazing flight - Was a wonderful flight beautiful day many thanks to pilot Mike for making our flight a very special experience.
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Lily_satuala18
Sep 4, 2020
Awesome heli-ride 👍 - Astonishing and an amazing experience...we enjoyed our 25 minutes heli-ride, beautiful day, stunning views. Thank you so much to the pilot and their staff, they are very friendly 😍👍
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