Aerial Photography

A private heli-photography journey with award-winning landscape artist Stephan Romer

The Commissioned Experience

Discover the rare opportunity to step behind the lens with internationally acclaimed photographer Stephan Romer on an exclusive heli-photography expedition. Crafted for those seeking a truly one-of-a-kind artwork, The Commissioned Experience invites you to explore the dramatic landscapes of the Southern Alps and witness an artist at work as he creates a bespoke piece just for you.

The Commissioned Experience is unlike anything else offered in Queenstown — a chance to witness an artist capture your personal masterpiece while soaring through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes. With extremely limited availability, each expedition is as exclusive and memorable as the artwork it produces. To secure your Commissioned Experience, please contact Romer Gallery directly using the link below. Price on application.

The Experience

Take off on a private helicopter tour with Stephan Romer and your expert Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters pilot as you scout the striking scenery of the South Island. From alpine ridgelines and glaciers to remote backcountry valleys, you’ll help choose the location that will ultimately inspire your original Romer artwork.

During the flight, Stephan and your pilot share insights into the region’s geography, geology and changing light — knowledge that brings each shot to life and deepens your connection to the final image.

Your experience includes:

  • A private helicopter photography expedition with Stephan Romer
  • A printed, finished and fully original Stephan Romer commissioned artwork
  • Return private transfers from your accommodation to the Glacier Southern Lakes hangar
  • Customised flight times and locations tailored to your vision
  • The opportunity to upgrade your experience with champagne, a picnic lunch, a glacier landing or videography

Following your flight, the Romer Gallery team will guide you through finishing options for your artwork. Your final piece will arrive within 4–6 weeks, with printing, finishing, airfreight, taxes and duty all included.

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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