Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing
Overview
Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains.
Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day.
Experience views of majestic Queenstown as you perch on rugged mountain terrain, you may even be standing on snow in the winter. Don’t forget your camera as these views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu are not to be missed.
What's Included
- Alpine landing (seasonal snow) - approx. 10 minutes
- Allow 25-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Live commentary on board
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Pilot guide & commentary
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
29 Lucas Place
Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.
- Allow 25 minutes total trip duration including alpine landing
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alpine landing (seasonal snow) - approx. 10 minutes.
- Allow 25-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Live commentary on board.
- Scenic helicopter flight.
- Pilot guide & commentary.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown: Pilot’s Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alpine landing (seasonal snow) - approx. 10 minutes
- Allow 25-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Live commentary on board
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Pilot guide & commentary
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures. Moderate fitness is required.
- Allow 25 minutes total trip duration including alpine landing
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
