Remarkables Scenic Helicopter Flight with Heliworks
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Land atop one the most iconic mountain range in Queenstown on the Remarkables Scenic helicopter flight with Heliworks Queenstown, a must-do for anyone visiting Queenstown, New Zealand. This 15 minute experience brings you up close and personal with The Remarkables, one of only two mountain ranges in the world that runs directly North-South. The flight offers awe-inspiring aerial views over Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin, showcasing the very best of this iconic New Zealand landscape.
Taking off from the Heliworks base near Queenstown airport, the Remarkables Scenic helicopter flight path takes you above the winding Shotover and Kawarau rivers, you'll head up towards the spectacular Remarkables mountain range. The expert pilots at Heliworks Queenstown provide informative commentary throughout this Queenstown helicopter flight, before navigating an alpine landing at a remote location. Depending on the season, the Remarkables Scenic helicopter flight may even include a winter snow landing, offering an exciting opportunity to step out of the helicopter into pristine snow conditions.
This 20 minute Queenstown helicopter flight experience is the perfect opportunity to capture aerial views of Lake Wakatipu, the Southern Alps and Queenstown itself, so don't forget your camera! If you're seeking a local Queenstown adventure with epic scenery, the Remarkables Scenic helicopter flight with Heliworks Queenstown promises an unforgettable journey into the mountains.
Location
What you need to know
- 20 minute helicopter flight with landing
- Alpine landing on The Remarkables (possible snow landing in winter)
- Professional and friendly pilot
- Informative pilot commentary
- Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown
- Allow 50 minutes round trip from Queenstown (including return transfers), total flight time is 10-15 minutes
- 10:00am & 1:45pm
- Pick up from central Queenstown or meet at the Heliworks base in Frankton
- Operates daily all year
- Child (3-11yrs) & infant (0-2yrs) rates apply
- Please bring comfortable closed-toe shoes, warm clothing, a jacket, camera, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Minimum passenger numbers apply
- Occasionally flight paths and landing locations may change depending on conditions
Recent reviews
Easy phone booking. Had already booked a taxi otherwise would have loved to take advantage of the complimentary pickup from my accommodation. Very nice and accommodating driver for a drop off afterwards. Much appreciated.
