New Zealand · SCENIC FLIGHTS IN QUEENSTOWN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 scenic flights in Queenstown worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the Milford Sound small-group tour from Queenstown, with scenic stops, a two-hour cruise, picnic lunch, and flight back.
“Really well organised and executed tour of a stunning area. Graeme was an excellent guide, very friendly and engaging with in depth knowledge of NZ and the local area”
Travel Queenstown to Milford Sound by coach, cruise the fiord, then fly over glaciers and mountains on this full-day adventure.
“Lovely day out, we were swapped last minute for a different bus/boat and therefore a cold lunch but that was OK. Would have liked a slower more thorough safety check on the plane”
Soar above Queenstown, Skippers Canyon, and the Wakatipu Basin on a 30-minute helicopter flight with a weather-dependent alpine landing.
“Perfect weather. Staff were friendly. Pilot was amazing! Narrating fun facts on places we hover. Was totally entertaining my kids. Flew through a cloud. Hovered over waterfalls. And made us play on the snow for as long as we can. Also took amazing photo with the helicopter whilst at the glacier. Super amazing experience!!!”
Fly from Queenstown over five glaciers, Mt. Aspiring, Milford Sound, and Mitre Peak on a compact, weather-dependent scenic flight.
“Just fantastic view of mountains and fiords between Queenstown and Tasman Sea. Company was courteous and helpful. Pick up and drop off from in town.”
Fly above Queenstown, land in alpine snow, and enjoy 40 to 45 minutes of mountain views, photos, and winter fun with hotel pickup.
“Ben was a great pilot and guide! Terrific experience. Friendly, professional, top notch all around. It was truly over the top!”
Fly from Queenstown over Milford Sound and five Southern Alps glaciers in a panoramic Cessna, with hotel pickup and pilot commentary.
“Le vol a été fantastique ! Nous avons pu voir de beau paysages, le pilote a adapté son itinéraire de vol en fonction de la météo donc nous avons du le droit à un ciel bleu malgré le fait que le temps ne soit pas clément à Queenstown. Une expérience inoubliable que je recommande à n'importe qui sans hésiter.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound over Fiordland, Mitre Peak, waterfalls, lakes, and fjords on a small-group scenic flight.
“Crazy moment! Weather conditions excellent, guide information's great! One of the most beautiful scene I ever seen!”
See Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkables from the air on a 20-minute scenic flight with live pilot commentary.
“We got an upgrade for the 1 hour flight , which was a massive bonus, the pilot was very nice and knows his stuff Very friendly staff , beautiful aircraft , the best scenery in the world My daughter will remember this experience for the rest of her life, as will I Thank you all for a fantastic time Tim and Nellie 👍👍👍👍👍”
Fly above Queenstown, land in alpine snow, and enjoy mountain and Lake Whakatipu views on this 30-minute Heliworks adventure.
“I proposed ….. she said yes! I credit it to the pilot and the team!”
Fly over Queenstown, Skippers Canyon and Coronet Peak, then land in the snowy Remarkables for wide alpine views of Lake Wakatipu.
“The flight and views were spectacular and to land and experience snow was fabulous !!!Jono our pilot was great too”
Fly from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook, circle three major glaciers, and enjoy up to five hours for walks, lunch, and village sights.
“Awe Inspiring... Best trips ever . Our Pilot Connor was amazing..it was a smooth flight..the views were breathtaking....the day was fun filled and fantastic... I would do it again .Thank you Glenarchy air and staff and our amazing pilot.”
Fly from Queenstown to Franz Josef, land by helicopter, and hike across glacial ice with a guide on this full-day South Island adventure.
“Amazing trip. View was amazing on the plane to Franz Josef. Lily is an amazing pilot. Glacier hike was an a great experience. Sarah is great guide and I felt safe the whole time”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, land beside the fjord, walk the shore, and return over Sutherland Falls and the Southern Alps.
“Amazing experience and very well organised. Communication was great leading up to and during flight. Many thanks for letting me sit in the co-pilot seat”
Fly from Queenstown to an ancient glacier, hear the ice creak in silence, and enjoy a weather-dependent landing among the Southern Alps.
“Having never been on a helicopter, we did not know what to expect. We were blown away by the amazing beauty, majestic mountains and how close we could get to see so much of the landscape. The glacier landing was magnificent! Read more”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, walk near Mitre Peak, then land on a glacier or snowy alpine ridge in Fiordland.
“Highly recommend this experience, there’s no better way to see Milford and the mountain ranges”
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