For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to land at this hidden gem, Heliworks provides exclusive access to this remarkable destination. Experience panoramic views over historic Skippers Canyon and rugged schist slopes, making this helicopter tour a must for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Whether you visit in summer, when waterfalls flow abundantly, or in winter, when the glacier is capped in fresh snow, each visit promises an unforgettable spectacle of nature’s wonders.
- Exclusive landing rights at the stunning Earnslaw Burn glacier - Scenic flight over Skipp...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up (Optional)
Seasonal scenery: flowing waterfalls in summer, snow-covered glacier in winter
Aerial views of Queenstown
Live Commentary on board
Close-up views of the hanging glacier, blue ice, and cascading waterfalls
Shared Experience
Exclusive landing at Earnslaw Burn — the only operator with landing rights (20mins)
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
64 Grant Road
We are located at 64 Grant Road and have plenty of FREE parking available. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check-in.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to land at this hidden gem, Heliworks provides exclusive access to this remarkable destination. Experience panoramic views over historic Skippers Canyon and rugged schist slopes, making this helicopter tour a must for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Whether you visit in summer, when waterfalls flow abundantly, or in winter, when the glacier is capped in fresh snow, each visit promises an unforgettable spectacle of nature’s wonders.
- Exclusive landing rights at the stunning Earnslaw Burn glacier - Scenic flight over Skipp...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Drop-off & Pick-up (Optional)
Seasonal scenery: flowing waterfalls in summer, snow-covered glacier in winter
Aerial views of Queenstown
Live Commentary on board
Close-up views of the hanging glacier, blue ice, and cascading waterfalls
Shared Experience
Exclusive landing at Earnslaw Burn — the only operator with landing rights (20mins)
Meals
Meeting Points
Departure
64 Grant Road
We are located at 64 Grant Road and have plenty of FREE parking available. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check-in.
Return
Itinerary
1
Queenstown
Your adventure begins at our Queenstown hangar, where you’ll check in, meet your pilot, and receive a quick safety briefing
2
Skippers Canyon
Lift off and soar over the dramatic landscapes of historic Skippers Canyon, with its rugged schist cliffs and traces of old gold mining sites.
3
Mount Earnslaw / Pikirakatahi
Touch down on the valley floor at the base of the hanging glacier – a location only Heliworks is permitted to land. Marvel at the glacier towering above you, framed by cascading waterfalls in summer or glistening under fresh winter snow. Take in the surreal blue hues of the glacier ice on a close-up flyover.
20 minutes
4
Queenstown
Enjoy more breathtaking alpine views on your flight back before landing in Queenstown.
