Highlights
- 70 minute helicopter flight & landing
- Discover key Lord of the Rings filming locations
- Alpine & Glacier landing
- Views of The Remarkables, Glenorchy & the Dart River
Description
Adventure through the best of Queenstown and Middle-Earth scenery on a helicopter flight and glacier landing with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. Queenstown and New Zealand are well known for providing spectacular movie locations in the famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and this scenic flight is the ultimate experience for fans of Tolkien’s legendary world. Fly over Glenorchy and the Dart River towards Mt Earnslaw, famous for its appearance in the films, and enjoy a breathtaking glacier landing alongside the Misty Mountains.
The modern fleet of helicopters at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters offer the ultimate viewing comfort for your scenic flight, with large windows and spacious seating for up to 6 passengers. Throughout the flight, enjoy aerial views of key Lord of the Rings locations across the Wakatipu Basin and beyond, including the Shotover River gorge and the iconic ‘Ford of Bruinen’, plus awe-inspiring landscapes featured in the films.
A highlight of your Middle-Earth Queenstown flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is the glacier landing high in the mountains, surrounded by the majestic ‘Misty Mountains’, where you can step out and take in the epic alpine scenery. With a second alpine landing included, you’ll have even more time to soak up the views and experience complete seclusion in Queenstown’s backcountry.
Trip Includes
- 70minute helicopter flight
- Alpine & Glacier landing
- Experienced and knowledgeable pilot
- Scenery from Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies
- Modern & spacious helicopter
Duration
- Allow 1.5 hours (70 minutes flight time including landing)
Departures
- 12:30pm
- Pick up from central Queenstown or check in at 35 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes/boots, a windproof jacket & warm layers
- Bring a camera, sunglasses, hat & sunscreen
- Minimum numbers apply for flight to go ahead
- Maximum of 6 passengers per aircraft
- Child rates apply (0-11yrs)
- Charter options available, please contact us
- If your flight is cancelled due to weather you can reschedule or contact us for a full refund
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$1072.00
- Child (0-11yrs): NZD$777.00
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