Snow Landing Helicopter Flight

Glenorchy Snow Landing Helicopter Flight 30mins

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from $283.80 per person

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Meeting point: Heli Glenorchy, Mull Street, Glenorchy
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Heli Glenorchy

Overview

This is a short helicopter flight out of Glenorchy with a landing on snow, run by Heli Glenorchy. Check in at the Heli Glenorchy shop at 35 Mull Street, then make your way to the aerodrome for departure.

The shape of the trip is simple. You check in, fly, land on snow, and return to the same meeting point at the end. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though the pickup locations are not specified, so confirm that detail on the live booking page. A pilot guide accompanies the flight and talks through what you see.

It suits travellers who want the snow landing experience without committing to a long expedition. It is accessible to most people: wheelchair access is possible, service animals are allowed, and infants can sit on laps, with infant seats available. The group runs to a maximum of 15 travellers, and meals are not included. Reviewers have described the flight as fantastic value and one said the pilot was clearly skilled, with check-in staff described as helpful and friendly. If you are driving yourself from Queenstown, allow an hour and a half before departure to arrive and check in comfortably.

A helicopter flies over a snowy mountainside above a lake and snow capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing
Pilot guide
Live commentary during the flight

Not Included

Meals

Itinerary

Check in at Mull StreetArrive at the Heli Glenorchy shop, 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy. All guests must check in 30 minutes before departure, then walk to the aerodrome for the flight.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point on Mull Street.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan this flight well, from check-in timing to what is and is not included.

Arrive early. Check-in is required 30 minutes before departure. Self-drivers coming from Queenstown should allow 1.5 hours before their departure time to arrive and check in without rushing.
Getting there. The meeting point is the Heli Glenorchy shop at 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy 9372. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the pickup locations are not specified, so confirm this on the booking page before you travel.
Group feel. The tour runs with a maximum of 15 travellers. Reviewers have described the check-in team as helpful and friendly.
Weight limits. There is a total weight limit of 160 kg per passenger.
Food and drink. Meals are not included. Plan to eat before or after the flight.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so build some flexibility into your schedule.

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Common issues. It is weather dependent and also requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Meals are excluded, and hotel pickup locations are not specified. One reviewer mentioned wanting more time in Glenorchy itself, so consider building in extra time in the township if your schedule allows.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Helicopter Flight?

Check-in happens 30 minutes before departure, so allow more time than the flight itself.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but pickup locations are not specified. Check the live booking page for pickup details specific to your accommodation.

Where Do I Check In?

Check in at the Heli Glenorchy shop, 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand. After check-in you make your way to the aerodrome for the flight, and the experience ends back at the same meeting point.

Is Food Included?

No. Meals are listed as not included, so plan to eat before or after the flight.

Can Children Or Wheelchair Users Join?

The experience is wheelchair accessible and most travellers can participate. Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available. Service animals are allowed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. Weather cancellations come with the option of a different date or a full refund, and the same applies if the minimum number of travellers is not met.