Extraordinary Helicopter Experiences

Queenstown | Earnslaw Burn | Milford Sound | Fiordland

Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters

Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist

Take to the skies with Heliworks Queenstown and discover the South Island from an entirely new perspective. Our luxury helicopter flights offer exclusive access to some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking and remote locations, from glacier-capped peaks to untouched alpine valleys.

Soar above Milford Sound’s dramatic cliffs, land beside the blue ice of a glacier, or step out into soft, untouched snow on a mountaintop with views that stretch across Fiordland and the Southern Lakes. For something truly special, fly deep into the Earnslaw Burn, where cascading waterfalls tumble down moss-covered cliffs. We’re the only operator with landing rights here, making it one of the most exclusive heli experiences in Queenstown.

Looking for more? Choose a private heli charter to one of the region’s boutique wineries for a tasting with a view, or plan a once-in-a-lifetime proposal, elopement or luxury picnic in a remote location that feels worlds away from anywhere. From short scenic flights to multi-stop adventures across Queenstown, Glenorchy, Fiordland and beyond, every journey with Heliworks is tailored just for you.

This isn’t just a scenic flight. It’s your front-row seat to the extraordinary.

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Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters

THE EARNSLAW BURN

Experience one of Queenstown’s most exclusive helicopter flights with a remote landing at the breathtaking Earnslaw Burn. Towering waterfalls cascade down glacier-carved cliffs while the brilliant blue ice of the Earnslaw Glacier looms above. This hidden alpine valley is only accessible by air — and only with Heliworks Queenstown. We’re the sole operator with landing rights to this incredible spot, making it a truly unique glacier helicopter experience in New Zealand. Perfect for private scenic flights, proposals or anyone after something extraordinary.

 

 

Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters

ELEVATED EXPERIENCES

Step aboard and ascend to breathtaking heights, where the world unfolds beneath you in a panorama of untouched wilderness. Every moment is curated for those seeking extraordinary vistas and unrivalled serenity.

Breathe in the crisp, pristine alpine air and feel the snow’s gentle crunch beneath your feet, as you explore landscapes few have ever witnessed.

With Heliworks, every journey is an elevated escape, immersing you in hidden corners of the world, creating unforgettable memories reserved for the discerning adventurer.

 

 

Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters

WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS

With Heliworks Queenstown, your wedding or elopement becomes a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From luxury heli weddings on Cecil Peak to romantic helicopter elopements at the Earnslaw Burn or Coromandel Peak, we fly you to the most spectacular alpine ceremony and photography spots in the region. Whether it’s a mountain top wedding, glacier landing, or heli-picnic proposal, our private and exclusive Queenstown wedding flights offer stunning views, unforgettable moments, and the perfect setting for your big day

 

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Sinan Savas
28 August 2026
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If you’re thinking about doing this experience, don’t think twice — just do it! You will not regret it. This was honestly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of those trips that you’ll be reminiscing about and smiling over for years to come. From start to finish, everything was absolutely amazing. The crew were fantastic. They picked us up, were incredibly friendly, informative and attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. Then came the flight itself, and Billy, our pilot, was absolutely brilliant! He was knowledgeable, friendly and had such a happy, positive personality. He was more than happy to answer all of our questions and, I honestly don’t know how many photos he took of us, but he happily did it every time! We were VERY, VERY happy with the entire experience. It exceeded our expectations and was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip. Seriously, don’t overthink it — book it and do it. You absolutely will not regret it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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27 August 2026
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تجربة Heliworks كانت ن أ تع وأفخ تجارب ال غا رة في نيوزيلندا 🚁🏔️ رحلة بالهليكوبتر وسط الجبال وال ناظر الطبيعية الخيالية، والهبوط في أ اكن رتفعة وسط الثلوج كان شيء استثنائي بكل عنى الكل ة. تجربة تستحق التجربة، خصوصًا لعشاق ال غا رات وال ناظر الطبيعية 🤍❄️
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Daniel
27 August 2026
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We flew with Heliworks for chartered proposal flight, and our pilot, Forrest, was an absolute legend. Friendly, chilled, full of good chat and just a genuinely great guy to share the experience with. He immediately put us at ease and made an already special flight even more memorable. We were fortunate enough to fly in a pristine, virtually brand-new B3 Squirrel with only around 400 hours on it. It was an extraordinary aircraft, and the scenery and alpine landing were simply breathtaking. Heliworks also recommended our photographer, Susan, and coordinated everything with her seamlessly behind the scenes. From the aircraft and flight planning to Forrest’s superb piloting and the care taken with every detail, the experience was flawless. An unforgettable way to celebrate our engagement, and we couldn’t recommend Heliworks more highly.
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Lauren Knight
25 August 2026
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Flight was amazing, seen some incredible scenery. Forest our pilot was great, really informative and excellent photographer at our snow landing!
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Lauren Cahill
21 August 2026
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Michelle at the front counter was super helpful and ensured our experience was great from the start. Great communication with a slight delay due to cloud. Our pilot was super informative and made the flight fun. Great experience from start to finish, would highly recommend the glacier landing to anyone!!
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Renee Desmond
19 August 2026
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We booked a Glacier Express Private Charter helicopter ride for my husband's 30th as a surprise. The trip exceeded all expectations! The Pilot was well informed and felt safe the entire journey. We snagged a great weather day, and it was clear skies and amazing snow. Well worth the price and would definitely recommend this trip!
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Yasmin Morrison
19 August 2026
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We have been coming to Queenstown every year for the past 20+ years. First time we did the helicopter and cruise to Milford Sounds. 100% amazing and the helicopter ride with our pilot, Duncan was 10/10!! Should be on everyone’s bucket list!! Totally recommend Heliworks.
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Cherie Canning
13 August 2026
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This was an unbelievable experience - our pilot was terrific, great commentary and felt so comfortable in the helicopter. The scenery was out of this world and landing on the glacier and experiencing the snow in the sun was exceptional. Thank you!
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Flo_Maisy
9 August 2026
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Go for it - its one of the best things you will do (Pilot Chris was wonderful) OMG what a wonderful time. Can't speak highly enough of everyone here who was so warm and friendly and the experience was 2000% brilliant. If you can do the trip - do. Its not cheap but it is totally memorable and one of the best experiences a person can have Lovely friendly pick up from the hotel and ride to the airport. Warmly greeted by staff, weighted in and then to room to wait and watch briefing video. Chris our pilot was brill, made sure we were all safely strapped in, headphones attached and whisked us off for some amazing views and insightful commentary. We had a day with lovely blue skies and minimal wind (we changed from the cloudy/windy day prior)... I can't stop gushing about the experience The sights were incredible such a different perspective of an amazing place. The glacier landing is fabulous, the silence is just momentous, as you are surrounded by beautiful snowy mountains... you don't know where to look as its just jaw dropping impressive everywhere. The perspective of glaciers and crevices from above and just the awe of it can't be beaten. Chris was so knowledgeable and adding insights and local history without being too chatty (so you had time to appreciate what was before you), he was warm, friendly answered questions and made sure everyone had fun. Totally recommend
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Jon G
29 July 2026
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The must do experience while in Queenstown Such an amazing experience, could not recommend highly enough
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Hunt11
27 June 2026
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Must do!! Absolute highlight of our visit. This was spectacular. The pilot Bill was informative and friendly. The best experience
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Voyage40838372851
26 June 2026
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Glacier landing morning flight Wow doesn’t even come close. From booking to pickup to arrival at Heliworks everyone hit the spot. Friendliness and so welcoming. Bill was our pilot he was friendly and helpful and full of local knowledge. Our booking agent was so spot on with which day to book. We wanted a particular day she was like no it won’t be good to fly go on the morning you fly out it is meant to be perfect and I can say she was spot on. Lina from discover Queenstown you nailed it and so did Heliworks Queenstown. Thankyou a very special morning. Also the driver who picked up us was so nice and the ladies on reception so so nice. Can’t recommend everyone enough. It’s a must.
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db7andy
18 June 2026
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Just Incredible! It’ll blow your mind! We did the Earnslaw Burn helicopter experience with Heliworks yesterday and I genuinely don’t know if words can do it justice. At around $1,000 per person for the hour, this sits firmly in “special occasion” territory — but hand on heart, this is one of the most extraordinary experiences we have ever spent money on. The moment you lift off and start flying over the mountains around Queenstown, your brain almost can’t process what it’s seeing. Flying through alpine terrain, past the peaks where heli-skiers get dropped off (and seriously… they all need their heads read because I cannot comprehend skiing those mountains!) was breathtaking. Then you arrive into Earnslaw Burn. Nothing prepares you for it. It feels prehistoric. Massive rock walls, waterfalls pouring from impossible heights, glaciers, hanging valleys — the scale of it is so immense and untouched that it honestly doesn’t feel real. We filmed while we were there and afterwards I said: if heaven exists on earth, we may have just found it. The flight itself was exceptional and the return journey was just as fascinating — seeing remnants of old gold mining history, hearing stories of miners taking horses into these remote places and building huts in terrain that feels inaccessible even today. A huge thank you to our pilot Matt — calm, knowledgeable, professional and an exceptional pilot. Watching someone navigate that landscape with such confidence only added to the experience. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. This wasn’t just a scenic flight. It was one of those rare experiences that overloads your senses in the best possible way and stays with you long after you land. If you’re visiting Queenstown and have the opportunity — do it. You will not regret it.
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19 May 2026
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Unreal experience! Unreal experience!! I did the Fiordland Finest and it was 100% worth it! 2.5h flight over the Fiordland national parc, An experience I'll remember my whole life! I had to sit on the copilote seat and everyone rotates every landing so you're sure to have a window view 👌. 11/10 would definitely recommend!
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Suitcase Nomads
5 May 2026
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Best experience of your life One of the best experiences of my entire life -- and I have traveled the world. The company is expertly run from booking through goodbye, full of kind and attentive people. The flight is smooth, careful and stunning. Every seat has a great view and we rotated seats, back to front, throughout. Splurge and take the long trip. Even the lunch is gourmet. Valium was our pilots and he explained the exactly right amount, not too much, not too little. If you do nothing else with your money the rest of the year, do this.
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Shezmark H
17 April 2026
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Great adventure A great adventure to tick off the bucket list. Had Craig take the family over Skippers and land on a glacier near Mt Tyndall. Was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend.
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JordanV
5 April 2026
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Breathtaking experience Sadly the glacier express wasn’t possible but we were switched into the Earnslaw Burn trip with two landings. I can sincerely say there’s no way the glacier express would have been better. It was the most incredible place I’ve ever seen and I feel so fortunate!
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MAStoker
1 April 2026
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Woweeeeee AMAZING!!!! We hoped for an amazing trip but everything exceeded our expectations! The booking process and arrival was all seamless and the quality of the team, helicopter and organisation was exceptional! The excitement was palpable and our landings were beyond amazing... What really made our trip memorable was our pilot, "Jacko" who left no stone unturned in ensuring we all had an immersive experience and gave a fabulous commentary as we viewed the most amazing terrain. Thank you for one of the most fabulous days we have had and will always remember...
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist
Scenic Helicopter Flights with a Luxurious Twist