Overview Details Itinerary Departure Dates

Helicopter Gin Tour from Queenstown

South Island

Altitude Tours

from

NZ$769

per person

Woman presenting a gin cocktail next to a helicopter on a snowy mountaintop in the Cardrona Range.

Experiences

Food, Wine & Beer Tours

Day Tours

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Small Group Tours

South Island

Start: Queenstown

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 6 hours

Minimum Age: 18

Details

World's First Scenic Heli Flight & Gin Tasting

A one-of-a-kind experience for gin lovers and adventure seekers alike. The Helicopter Gin Tour lifts off from Queenstown for an unforgettable afternoon of high-altitude views and award-winning spirits. Kick things off with a scenic 15-minute flight to a mountaintop gin tasting, the perfect pairing of landscape and flavour.

Continue the journey with guided tastings at three boutique locations, including a distillery tour, self-guided gin paddle, and a final relaxed tasting with shared food. With options to sample other spirits like vodka, bourbon, or wine, this tour offers a deliciously flexible way to explore Central Otago’s finest flavours.

Group of four enjoying gin and tonic next to a parked helicopter in a lakeside field.

Selection of gin botanicals including juniper, orange peel, cardamom and coriander, displayed in ceramic bowls.

Bottle of Source Gin and glass set on a wooden table overlooking the Cardrona Valley and surrounding mountains.

Woman carefully nosing a gin glass during a tasting session at Cardrona Distillery.

A distillery guide explaining the gin botanicals garden to visitors at Cardrona Distillery.

Woman measuring distillate into glasses inside Cardrona Distillery, surrounded by copper stills.

A gin tasting board featuring Broken Heart, Source and Champion Gins, with tonic water and ice bucket, set outdoors at The Winery.

Woman holding a gin glass in the snow with helicopter and mountains in the background.

Four people toasting gin and tonic in large glasses at Cardrona Distillery, Queenstown Heli-Gin Tour.

Helicopter landing outside Cardrona Distillery surrounded by rugged Otago hills.

Inclusions

Scenic helicopter flight with alpine mountain landing
Gin tastings at four unique locations
Guided tour of Cardrona Distillery
Shared cheese boards, flatbreads, and light snacks included
Approx. 6.5-hour experience, starting at 12:00pm
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from select Queenstown hotels
Free onboard Wi-Fi for your convenience

Age Information

Minimum Age: 18 years

Cancellations & Refunds

More than 7 days before travel: Full refund**
Between 7 days and 48 hours before travel: 50% refund**
Within 48 hours of travel: No refund

**Note: Refunds exclude credit card or booking fees if applicable, which are non-refundable. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Itinerary

Scenic Flight & Mountaintop Gin Tasting
Your experience begins with a midday hotel pickup before taking off on a breathtaking scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown. Touch down on a remote mountain landing site to sip Queenstown Distilled’s signature gin while enjoying panoramic alpine views—a truly unforgettable tasting in the clouds.

Cardrona Distillery Experience
Continue your journey by air to the iconic Cardrona Distillery. Be welcomed with a refreshing gin and tonic, then join a guided behind-the-scenes tour. Sample handcrafted spirits made with pure alpine water and discover what makes Cardrona’s gin, vodka, and whisky internationally awarded.

Tasting in Arrowtown
Descend the Crown Range by road and head into the charming gold rush village of Arrowtown. Settle in for a relaxed self-guided tasting at The Winery Tasting Room. Enjoy a paddle of gins—or another beverage of your choice—perfectly paired with a shared grazing platter.

Final Stop: The Gin Garden
Finish the afternoon at the GT Tasting Room in Arthurs Point, home of Broken Heart Gin. Sample a curated selection of gins in a private setting, complemented by wood-fired flatbreads and locally inspired light bites. Soak up the garden setting and toast to an afternoon well spent.

Please note: This itinerary is indicative only and may be adjusted due to weather conditions, seasonal daylight hours, or other operational requirements. All efforts will be made to provide a seamless and memorable experience.