Adult $445
Child $315
Duration 30 minutes
Landing Alpine/Snow
Flight 104

Alpine Scenic

Experience a breathtaking showcase of Queenstown’s iconic alpine terrain on this unforgettable scenic flight. Soar above the deep blue of Lake Wakatipu, glide past rugged peaks such as Coronet Peak, and take in the dramatic ridgelines and gold-toned landscapes of historic Skippers Canyon.

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See why Queenstown's landscape is world famous

Lift off over Lake Wakatipu and soar past rugged peaks, including Coronet Peak, as sweeping views of the Wakatipu Basin unfold beneath you. Your journey continues over the dramatic ridgelines and sheer cliffs of historic Skippers Canyon—an iconic landscape carved by time.

Finish with a remote alpine landing where you’ll step out into wide-open wilderness, surrounded by golden tussock and panoramic mountain vistas. It’s the perfect blend of epic scenery and serene alpine escape—an essential Queenstown experience.

  • Amazing mountain views of the Southern Alps
  • Alpine or Snow landing (season dependent)
  • Fly through historic Skippers Canyon

Dates: 1 October 2025 – 30 September 2026

Adult (over 12 years)

$445

Children (0 - 11 years)

$315

Private Charter (Airbus Squirrel)

From $2,405

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Highly recommend

Fantastic time with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters today for our 50 minute glacier experience. Highly professional and good communication all throughout the day. Special thanks to Jeremy our pilot who was knowledgeable and helpful. Five stars.

Nigel Swavley | Google Review

Bucket list trip!!!

Absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking and having the opportunity to land on a snow covered mountain was a dream come true. Our pilot was friendly and very thorough in his explanations and knowledge of what we were seeing. He helped take pictures and definitely ensured our safety. Take off and landings were very smooth. I highly recommend this trip!

Debra L | TripAdvisor

Incredible experience!

Our flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters was absolutely out of this world! The views were just stunning — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our pilot, Alfie, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole flight so much fun. Highly recommend this incredible experience!

Carlee Jones | Google Review

Amazing once in a lifetime experience. A MUST do, especially with this company

Our pilot was extremely gentle but showed us all what was on offer there and back. He pointed out interesting and spectacular features of the trip. Offering information as we went. And throwing in a few sneaky adrenaline rush’s. So much fun and amazing views. Got to see wild goats on the way back. Flew close but not too close to the mountains. Was very mindful of a nervous passenger. Could not recommend this company highly enough, from pick up on the bus to flying to getting us to the cruise on time and flying us back. So safe, leaving a once in a lifetime experience in our minds. Awesome company and experience

Kylie T | TripAdvisor

A Sure Hit for All Ages!

Well run operation. The fly/cruise/fly tour by helicopter to Milford Sound is a must do. The scenery on the flight is spectacular and the cruise on Milford Sound is so scenic with steep canyon walls and lots of waterfalls. The staff were always smiling, genuinely love their jobs, and make every effort to assure each and every guest has a fun and memorable experience. Kurt was our pilot and he was informative along the way and did a great job keeping the ride comfortable.

I’ll be back the next time I visit Queenstown!

Mark B | TripAdvisor