Snow Landing

Experience

Snow Landing

  • Allow 25 mins
  • $410

Take an unforgettable helicopter flight from Glenorchy, soaring over stunning landscapes and landing on the majestic Humboldt Mountains. Enjoy breathtaking views and untouched wilderness.

Highlights

  • Take some snowy footsteps on a mountain top
  • Incredible views over Dart River from the top of Lake Whakatipu
  • Hear about the history of Glenorchy and spot many iconic locations.

Discover some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery by air with an unforgettable aerial tour.

As you soar above the stunning landscapes, marvel at the breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains and lush valleys.

The journey culminates in a snow landing, where you can step out and immerse yourself in the panoramic views across Glenorchy. This unique experience offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquillity and, most of all, some fun for all ages and group sizes.

Snow Landings are available year-round, but they are weather-dependent and may require additional time to access during the warmer months. If you wish to book a Snow Landing between September and March, please check with our Reservations team for availability.

Prices listed are for shared experiences with others. To book a private charter, click here. 

Transport from Queenstown

We offer complimentary return transport from Queenstown return. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience. 

If you are self-driving, it will take approximately one hour to drive from downtown Queenstown to Glenorchy. 

What to bring?

As you will be enjoying an alpine environment we recommend you:

  • Wear sensible comfortable covered shoes
  • Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
  • Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent

Additional information

Minimum passenger numbers apply. Heli Glenorchy reserves the right to up-grade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required. Occasionally flight paths or landing locations may alter at the pilot’s discretion. 

Flights are also weather dependent. Weather checks are to be made one hour prior to departure by phoning 0800 4354 49. If we cannot fly due to weather, we will offer alternative options. 

Cancellations

Any cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. If passengers ‘no-show’ for a flight, 100% of the fare will apply. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply.

Your journey

Book flight

Flight options are for a minimum of 2 people.

Prices

Subject to change without notice. Valid until 30 September 2025.

Child Prices

Aged 3 –11.
Child prices are 70% of the adult fare.


Infant prices are 50% of the adult fare.

Payments

As all flights are weather dependent so no payment is taken until the time of your flight. A 2% surcharge will apply to all credit and contactless transactions made at the counter.