Offered by Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
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$1,095.00 per person
4.9 (46 reviews)
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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.
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.
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35 Lucas Place
35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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• 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.
From
$1,095.00 per person
4.9 (46 reviews)
Confirmation: MANUAL
Check AvailabilityBooking handled by our partner, Viator
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.