The Helicopter Line, New Zealand

The Helicopter Line, New Zealand www.helicopter.co.nz

The Helicopter Line specialises in scenic flights, heli-ski, heli-biking and heli-combo adventure trips! Snow landings are our specialty.
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Breathtaking helicopter flights with remote alpine landings are the ideal way to discover the stunning beauty of New Zealand. Our six-seat helicopters make the rugged alpine region accessible to one and all - Milford Sound / Piopiotahi to the West Coast glaciers. Flights vary from 20 minute tours to private charters. In winter, we offer heli-skiing on extensive, exclusive terrain in Queenstown, Wā

naka and Mount Cook. The Helicopter Line Helibases are located at Queenstown, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, and Milford Sound / Piopiotahi (via Queenstown).

Summer is an excellent time to visit Queenstown. 😎 Long days, warm weather, and numerous outdoor activities make it the ...
01/02/2025

Summer is an excellent time to visit Queenstown. 😎 Long days, warm weather, and numerous outdoor activities make it the perfect destination for all adventurers.

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Find out more about our flight options at helicopter.co.nz (link in bio)


Three glaciers in the entire world descend into a temperate rainforest. Two of them are our very own Fox and Franz Josef...
30/01/2025

Three glaciers in the entire world descend into a temperate rainforest. Two of them are our very own Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. The only other glacier that does this is Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina.

View the unique landscape of West Coast mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers and coastlines by helicopter. 🚁

Book your glacier adventure today at helicopter.co.nz



✨️Make plans for 2025✨️⁠⁠We fly from Queenstown, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Fox Glacier Village, and Franz Josef, with 20 to 9...
23/01/2025

✨️Make plans for 2025✨️⁠

We fly from Queenstown, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Fox Glacier Village, and Franz Josef, with 20 to 90-minute scenic flight options. 🌄🚁⁠

We also have scenic flight packages that can include a Milford Sound / Piopiotahi cruise, a Heli Hike on glaciers, or Heli-Wine and Heli-Gin tours. 🥂⛴️🚁⁠

Head to helicopter.co.nz -link in bio- to learn more about our flights. If you don't find what you're looking for, get in touch with our team about a private charter. ⁠





Milford Sound is a beautiful 45-minute flight from Queenstown. We offer two different experiences to see Fiordland.✨️🤩Ou...
20/01/2025

Milford Sound is a beautiful 45-minute flight from Queenstown. We offer two different experiences to see Fiordland.✨️🤩

Our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi flight makes two alpine landings. Spend 1.5 hours away as you fly over alpine lakes, waterfalls, rainforests, glaciers and peaks. 🌄🚁

Choose to explore Milford Sound further on a 2-hour cruise through the fiord with our friends . After your flight, get close to the nature and wildlife within the fiord. 🚁⛴️🚁

Book your flight to Milford Sound at helicopter.co.nz.



📍Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe ⁠⁠Fox Glacier is the longest glacier on the West Coast, measuring 13km long. ⁠You can vi...
17/01/2025

📍Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe ⁠

Fox Glacier is the longest glacier on the West Coast, measuring 13km long. ⁠You can view the flowing ice from Fox Glacier township. Get closer by walking or cycling the Fox Glacier South Side Walkway and even closer by helicopter. 🚁

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Planning a South Island adventure? We have bases in Aoraki / Mount Cook, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Queenstown. Explor...
14/01/2025

Planning a South Island adventure? We have bases in Aoraki / Mount Cook, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Queenstown. Explore these incredible landscapes by helicopter. 🌄🚁

Our fleet of mostly AS350 Squirrels is well-suited for scenic flights, with views from every seat. Our pilots have specific experience in flying in and around the mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and valleys you'll enjoy seeing from your flight.

➡️Head to helicopter.co.nz

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📍Glentanner, Aoraki / Mount Cook

Meet our Queenstown pilot, Richard.🤝⁠⁠Richard's love for flying started in the early 2000's. He's been flying with us  s...
11/01/2025

Meet our Queenstown pilot, Richard.🤝⁠

Richard's love for flying started in the early 2000's. He's been flying with us since 2019. 🚁⁠

Richard's favourite flight on the South Island is our Twin Glacier flight from the West Coast. ❄️🏔️⁠

Most glaciers move at around 50cm per day. Franz Josef Glacier was once recorded as moving 4 metres in a day. 🧊Learn abo...
09/01/2025

Most glaciers move at around 50cm per day. Franz Josef Glacier was once recorded as moving 4 metres in a day. 🧊

Learn about this incredible ice giant on our Glacier Recce. On this adventure, a helicopter transfer to Luncheon Rock, where your host will explain more about the glacier. You'll have plenty of time to view the glacier and take photos.

➡️helicopter.co.nz to book your next adventure.

Feeling on top of the world 🗻🚁 📷                                                  ⁠
07/01/2025

Feeling on top of the world 🗻🚁
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Trip highlight! So well organised and worth every dollar, check the weather and book for a clear day - spectacular! Our ...
04/01/2025

Trip highlight! So well organised and worth every dollar, check the weather and book for a clear day - spectacular! Our pilot chose a spot with some snow for the kids to play and they absolutely loved it. Highly recommend!! - Cairns Family

Thank you for leaving us a review! We love hearing from our happy guests.

Our Glentanner Station High Country Heli Hike guides you through exclusive private land, rich in history and views. Enjo...
01/01/2025

Our Glentanner Station High Country Heli Hike guides you through exclusive private land, rich in history and views. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Pukaki, the Tasmna River Valley and Aoraki / Mount Cook. 🤩🏔️🚁

Book your summer adventure ➡️ helicopter.co.nz
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Queenstown's Lake Whakatipu is New Zealand's longest lake (80km long) and, at its deepest point, is 399 meters deep, whi...
29/12/2024

Queenstown's Lake Whakatipu is New Zealand's longest lake (80km long) and, at its deepest point, is 399 meters deep, which is actually below sea level!🌊



Imagine looking out the window to see 7,000 year old glaciers. 👀 ❄️🌟📸                                                 ⁠ ...
27/12/2024

Imagine looking out the window to see 7,000 year old glaciers. 👀 ❄️🌟

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Land on Haupapa / Tasman Glacier, the largest glacier in Aotearoa New Zealand, at 23.5km (14.6mi) long. This winter wond...
25/12/2024

Land on Haupapa / Tasman Glacier, the largest glacier in Aotearoa New Zealand, at 23.5km (14.6mi) long. This winter wonderland offers snow landings year-round on our Mountains High and Aoraki / Mount Cook and the Glaciers flights from our base in Glentanner. ❄️⛄️

To book, head to helicopter.co.nz



21/12/2024

Explore Franz Josef on our Glacier Recce. Take a scenic helicopter transfer from Franz Josef Village to Luncheon Rock with your host and learn about the unique characteristics of the glacier and the area's rich history.

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Our team in Franz Josef is always ready for a fly day. 🌟⁠Pop into our base and see our friendly team for a scenic flight...
19/12/2024

Our team in Franz Josef is always ready for a fly day. 🌟⁠
Pop into our base and see our friendly team for a scenic flight to visit the glaciers or learn about Franz Josef on our Glacier Recce.

➡️Find them at 20 Main South Road, Franz Josef.



View Queenstown from above from the Remarkables mountain range. This epic landing site, Remarkables Spur, is a popular s...
17/12/2024

View Queenstown from above from the Remarkables mountain range. This epic landing site, Remarkables Spur, is a popular stop on our Queenstown Panorama, Pilots Choice, Heli Wine and Heli Gin tours.

Book your scenic flight at helicopter.co.nz ➡️ Link in bio.

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Bill, one of the pilots in Queenstown has been flying for over 12 years and loves taking our guests over Fiordland. ⁠Che...
13/12/2024

Bill, one of the pilots in Queenstown has been flying for over 12 years and loves taking our guests over Fiordland. ⁠

Check out this beautiful spot, one of his favourites - Big Geordie, Queenstown. You might land here on a 30-minute flight or on your way back from Milford Sound / Piopiotahi. ⁠

✨ Why Choose Us?⁠ Our team of professional pilots have specific experience flying in and around mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and valleys of Aotearoa New Zealand. ⁠



Address

29 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
Queenstown
9300

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+6434423034

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