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Southern Glacier Experience
Awe-inspiring views of the Southern Alps and Mount Aspiring National Park on a premier 50-minute trip.
From: NZ$835.00
Per Person
50 Mins Live Availability with Instant Confirmation.
Highlights
Experience a snow landing on a snow-capped peak taking in views of Mount Aspiring National Park
Soar above untouched native forests and glacial icefalls.
Venture into the Southern Alps, the spiny mountain range that divides the South Island.
Full Description
Duration:
- 50-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
Departure Times and check-in:
Please allow approximately 1.5 hours for check-in, safety briefing, and your flight.
Weather:
- Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an...
Includes
Snow landing
Scenic helicopter flight.
Informative pilot commentary.
Complimetary Return transport from Accommodation
Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, 29 Lucas Place, Queenstown, New Zealand
Please allow approximately 1.5 hours for check-in, safety briefing, and your flight. Parking is available at the Base.
Additional Information
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.
What to bring
- Warm clothing.
- Sturdy covered shoes.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Your phone/camera, and a sense of adventure.
What to leave behind
- Bags
- Selfie sticks and I-pads are not permitted on our aircraft
- Loose clothing and scarves
- Dangerous goods
Please call 0800 500 575 (freephone within NZ) or 0064 3 442 3034 (international mobiles), 24 hours prior to departure to reconfirm your booking.
1 hour prior to departure, please call 0800 500 575 for the final weather check.
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.
Health and Safety
All participants are required to read and sign a "Risk Disclosure" form at arrival, prior to taking part in any "Adventure Activity" by NZ law.
Please view this form now before booking. No action is required now other than to read it to make sure you are happy to sign at arrival.
- 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.
Weather
- Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option to rebook to an alternative date, or cancel and receive a full refund.
- We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.
disclaimers: 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.
From
NZ$835.00
Per Person
50 Mins Live Availability with Instant Confirmation.
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The Southern Glacier Experience
Take a journey, and venture into the Southern Alps, a rugged mountain range dividing the South Island. You will have the opportunity to see Mount Aspiring / Tititea up close, as well as expansive stretches of unspoiled native forest and ancient glacial icefalls. The journey culminates with a landing amid...Show More
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