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Land on the Remarkables Spur, overlooking Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin with Coronet and Cecil Peaks in the distance. Gaze down below at the unrivaled scenery featuring cascading mountains and experience a sensational photo opportunity at 5,000 feet.

Highlights

• Enjoy a 20-minute scenic heli-flight high above Queenstown
• Experience an alpine landing on the stunning Remarkables Spur
• Gaze below at the deep valleys where movies like The Lord of the Rings have been filmed

Description

See how glaciers and the movement of the earth’s crust formed New Zealand's unique mountains and valleys over thousands of years–from the sky! Swoop low over mountain valleys and high above meandering rivers. Plenty of evidence also remains of the rich gold mining history left by Europeans and Chinese gold miners in the late 1800s. Today, many of the local landscapes can be recognized because of their use as film locations. You can even fly over where the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed! The pilots regularly work with film production crews and are happy to share plenty of stories of life on the film set. Finally, for the photo opportunity of a lifetime, alight on a mountaintop with panoramic views of the entire range and its lakes and valleys. These highly experienced, well-known local pilots can’t wait to share with you their extensive knowledge and history of the area while showing you the best of New Zealand's amazing scenery.

Includes

Bus transfers from selected pickup locations Experienced pilots and full safety briefing 20-minute helicopter flight with alpine landing In-flight commentary to highlight the points of interest

Important Information

• We recommend booking in advance and at the start of your Queenstown itinerary to ensure you aren’t disappointed. If we cannot fly due to adverse weather, you can transfer your booking to another day. Alternatively, you will be provided with a full refund.
• Upon booking, you will receive an automated confirmation from Get Your Guide. Please look out for a final confirmation from the activity provider, which will be sent once the minimum number is met, and your departure time is agreed.
• In the event we do not reach the required minimum numbers, we will contact you to offer you an alternative option.
• If you’re booking as a single traveller, your booking will be unconfirmed until we reach our minimum number. If this is the case, you will be notified immediately (during operating hours).
• The away times (flight durations) specified in the tour are approximate and subject to weather conditions. Flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund