Approximately 40 minutes of helicopter flight timeScenic flight from GlenorchyOne remote glacier landingAerial views of alpine lakes, waterfalls and glacier terrainCommentary from an experienced local pilotComplimentary Queenstown transport when confirmed

Adults: 12 years +Children: 3 –11 years (70% of the adult fare).Infants: 2 years and under (50% of the adult fare).

Cancellation & Refund

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund*Within 24 hours of departure: 50% cancellation fee*If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply. Full refund**Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Overview

Glenorchy Glacier Express

South Island

Heli Glenorchy

from

NZ$765

per adult

Black helicopter parked on a snow-covered glacier near Glenorchy.

Glenorchy glacier express helicopter route map jpg

Experiences

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Glenorchy or Queenstown

Locations: Glenorchy, Queenstown

Duration: 40 mins

A Scenic Helicopter Flight with a Glacier Landing

Glaciers, alpine lakes, waterfalls and rugged Southern Alps scenery feature throughout this 40-minute helicopter flight from Glenorchy. The route travels towards Mount Aspiring National Park, with aerial views across Lake Whakatipu and remote glacier terrain.

A landing on a suitable glacier provides time outside the helicopter among snow, ice formations and high alpine peaks. The exact flight path and landing location depend on weather, glacier conditions and the pilot’s assessment on the day.

Aerial view of blue glacier crevasses and snow-covered alpine peaks near Glenorchy.

Helicopter on a wide glacier beneath rocky snow-covered mountains near Glenorchy.

Highlights

Land on a remote glacier in the Southern Alps
See ice-blue crevasses and glacier formations from the air
Take in views across Lake Whakatipu and alpine valleys
Fly above hidden lakes, waterfalls and mountain peaks
Spend time outside the helicopter for photographs
Travel with a local pilot familiar with the surrounding ranges

Approximately 40 minutes of helicopter flight time
Scenic flight from Glenorchy
One remote glacier landing
Aerial views of alpine lakes, waterfalls and glacier terrain
Commentary from an experienced local pilot
Complimentary Queenstown transport when confirmed

Adults: 12 years +
Children: 3 –11 years (70% of the adult fare).
Infants: 2 years and under (50% of the adult fare).

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund*
Within 24 hours of departure: 50% cancellation fee*
If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply. Full refund*

*Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.