50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

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About this activity

Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers Canyon and the braided rivers of the Rees Valley before venturing deep into Mt Aspiring National Park.

Marvel at dramatic glaciers, impressive ice falls and hidden alpine lakes before continuing to the awe-inspiring Earnslaw Burn. Here, a unique ‘hanging’ glacier feeds countless waterfalls that tumble into the valley below – an otherworldly scene made famous in The Lord of the Rings.

Your adventure includes an exhilarating glacier*, where you’ll step out into untouched wilderness to capture once-in-a-lifetime photos surrounded by towering peaks and pristine ice.

This remarkable flight offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, cinematic views, and thrilling alpine adventure. A true highlight of any Queenstown visit.

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At a glance

Duration: 50 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
Included: Headsets to hear the pilot clearly

Not included

Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Mount Aspiring National Park

10 min

Enjoy a landing on top of a snowy glacier .

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

QT Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Swiss-belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Kamana Lakehouse
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Movenpick Queenstown
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Will self-drive

Pick up location TBC

Kamana Lakehouse

Mercure Queenstown Resort

Heritage Queenstown

Crowne Plaza

Queenstown I-Site

Millennium Hotel

Pounamu Apartments

The Rees Hotel

Sherwood Bus Stop (Frankton Rd)

The Hilton Resort & Spa

Using your ticket

Please call us upon arrival to Queenstown so we can reconfirm your details
You will be required to call us an hour prior to your flight for a weather check
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking.