As the day begins, you'll be whisked away from your accommodation to our helicopter base, where you'll embark on a breathtaking helicopter flight. The flight includes an alpine landing, which allows you to capture stunning photos.
Following the scenic helicopter flight, Queenstown Wine Trail will be ready to pick you up to continue the wine tour. This exceptional tour promises a unique food and wine experience amidst gorgeous surroundings. You'll have the chance to visit three wineries for guided tastings and indulge in a delightful lunch featuring dishes expertly paired with estate wines.
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- Safety Info
- Additional Info
- Cancellation policy
Duration
6 hour total trip duration including alpine landing.
Departure Locations
- Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, Lucas Place, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Departure Times and Check-In
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Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
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Please call 0800 500 575, 24 hours prior to departure for a weather check and to reconfirm your booking.
Weather
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Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
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We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
- Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.
- Minimum passenger numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
- Prices include concession fees contributing toward conservation and sustainability management.
- Drones, iPads and selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety.
The Helicopter Line operates scenic flight activity that takes place within an environment involving aircraft and over water/mountainous terrain, where there are elements of risk involved. The primary risks being (but not limited to) equipment failure, human error, changing weather conditions, unavoidable external occurrences and potential aircraft hazards.
Operating as a professional tourism helicopter company requires highly skilled pilots who are extremely disciplined, particularly when flying in the Southern Alps. To operate safely our team of pilots require the support of management and an equally disciplined team on the ground. The Helicopter Line takes all reasonable, practicable and lawful steps such as complying with strict New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules to ensure your safety whilst on your experience with us.
Please find more risk and safety information HERE
Should you fail to check-in on time, or notify us of changes less than 24 hours prior to departure, your credit card will be debited with the total amount of the booked activity.
