Glenorchy Snow Landing Helicopter Flight 30mins
Description
Heli Glenorchy’s Snow Landing is a short and scenic flight into the mountains, with a stunning landing in the snow. Perfect for photos, snow play, and taking in unforgettable alpine views—just minutes from Glenorchy.
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Itinerary
The road to Glenorchy is one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives, winding 46 km along the edge of Lake Whakatipu. With dramatic mountain views, native forest, and iconic film locations, it’s a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Southern Alps
Glenorchy, a charming village nestled at the top of Lake Whakatipu and embraced by towering peaks and native forests, is your gateway to epic hikes and iconic Middle-earth scenery. But our flights add a thrilling twist: picture yourself touching down on a pristine patch of snow for an exhilarating snowball fight and unforgettable alpine views! It's the ultimate way to experience this peaceful escape into pure New Zealand wilderness.
Descending the scenic Glenorchy Road after an alpine snow landing offers a breathtaking perspective. The dramatic mountains and native forests now frame a landscape you've just conquered, making this drive home a vivid reflection of your high-country adventure.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The team will be in touch to confirm your pick-up time and location ahead of your departure day.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
An amazing experience from helicopter ride to landing on fresh winter snow on the glacier. Highly recommend for those who wish to do snow landing, Heli Glenorchy is the one you go to. 😊
Kia ora Alice, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience, from the helicopter flight to landing on the fresh winter snow. There's nothing quite like standing on the glacier and taking in those incredible alpine views! We really appreciate your recommendation and your kind words about Heli Glenorchy. It was a pleasure having you fly with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future.
From the moment we arrived, everything was flawless. The welcome at reception set the tone for the entire adventure — and oh my goodness, Michelle was hands down the best person we could have dealt with. She was warm, organised, calming, and genuinely excited for us. You can tell she loves what she does, and it made us feel so special and taken care of from the very beginning. Our bus driver was absolutely fantastic — friendly, professional, and made the journey comfortable and enjoyable. It’s the little touches and conversations that make a difference, and he nailed it. And then… the flight. Just WOW. Our pilot was incredible — confident, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe while giving us the most breathtaking experience of our lives. The views were surreal, and the smooth flying made it even more magical. This wasn’t just a helicopter ride — it was a beautifully run experience from start to finish. Thank you so much to the entire team. We are beyond grateful and will be talking about this forever. Highly, highly recommend!
Wow, thank you! We are so happy the whole team made your experience seamless and unforgettable. We truly appreciate the high recommendation!
Had a great experience with Heli Glenorchy. It started with the excellent service from Jess at the office in Glenorchy. She was friendly, professional and very helpful. They were also very accommodating as we did reschedule our trip due to weather. Our pilot Matt was a very nice fella and made us feel relaxed throughout the trip. He had a very good knowledge of the area and narrated a bit throughout the Snow Landing. I would recommend these folks!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear the day went smoothly, even with the weather change, and that Jess and Matt made it such a memorable trip. It’s awesome to know you felt relaxed and enjoyed the Snow Landing, we love giving our guests a chance to experience the best of Glenorchy from the air. Thanks again for recommending us, and we’d be thrilled to have you fly with us again!
A fantastic tour at a very reasonable price. i definitely recommend this trip to everybody. would like to spend some more time in Glenorky next time I visit Queenstown.
So glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us! It was a pleasure making your trip to Queenstown a memorable and we'd love to see you next time!
