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Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

Offered by Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

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$1,095.00 per person

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Booking handled by our partner, Viator

1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

70-minute Lord of the Rings helicopter flight from Queenstown with a glacier landing, following the Shotover River to Mt Aspiring National Park and Glenorchy.

Tour Overview

Begin with complimentary pickup from your Queenstown hotel, then meet your helicopter pilot before lifting off for a 70 minute Lord of the Rings themed flight through some of the region’s best known alpine landscapes.

The route follows the Shotover River and continues into Mt Aspiring National park, crossing the mountain range used in the opening scene of The Two Towers. You will land on a glacier beside the Misty Mountains setting, giving a clear sense of the terrain linked with the Redhorn Pass sequence.

From there, the flight heads toward Glenorchy via the Dart Valley and Mt Earnslaw. Along the way, your pilot points out natural features recognised on screen as Isengard, Amon Hen and Lothlorien. The experience combines aerial views of rivers, valleys and high country with direct references to filming locations from the trilogy, making it easy to place these landscapes within the story.

After the helicopter flight, the tour finishes with a drive back to your hotel in Queenstown. This is a focused scenic experience for travellers who want to see the landscapes behind key scenes from The Lord of the Rings, with the added perspective of a glacier landing and a flight path that covers several named locations in one trip.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Landing and facility fees
  • 70 minutes of flight time

Not Included:

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Mount Aspiring National Park

    Fly into Mt Aspiring National park.

    Pass by without stopping

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

Will self-drive Pick up location TBC Kamana Lakehouse ...

Or Meet At Meeting point

35 Lucas Place

35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

• Please phone 0800 80 16 16 upon arrival to Queenstown to reconfirm your booking details. • All flights are weather dependent, please phone 0800 80 16 16 at advised time for your weather check • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Wheelchair accessible  All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Additional Info

  • 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
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must advise of weight at the time of booking
  • Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)

Cancellation Policy

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