Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown
Overview
Fly to the vines with Altitude Tours on a Helicopter Wine Tour.
Begin your day being picked up from your Queenstown accommodation before taking a scenic helicopter flight over Queenstown, soaring above stunning vineyards and mountain ranges before landing on a peak to enjoy a refreshment to kick start your bucket list wine tour.
Touch down at your first cellar door where your guide will host you across four tasting experiences, including New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Along the way you’ll taste award winning wines, hear fascinating stories of the region and have the option to enjoy a winery lunch (additional cost).
This experience takes wine touring to new heights, pairing fine wine with unforgettable views and people. Taste some of New Zealand’s best wines, on the World's Best Wine Tour (voted 2021).
Venues typically include Gibbston Valley, Ayrburn, Kinross and Mt Rosa, though they may vary if a venue is unavailable.
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Gibbston wine region
- Take in the views on a mountain landing including a refreshment
- Convenient pick-up from select Queenstown accommodation or bus stops
- Four outstanding wine tastings at a selection of Gibbston’s renowned cellar doors
- Transport in a premium Mercedes vehicle around the wineries
- Wine certified guide hosting you between each location
- Guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave
- Lunch at a premier cellar door is at your expense
Meeting and Pickup
You will be collected by our helicopter partner The Helicopter Line at approx. 9am and taken to their base for a safety briefing prior to your 10am flight. Pick-ups are available at a range of hotels and bus stops around Queenstown and Frankton. After you book the Altitude Tours team will send through reconfirmation of your pick-up time and location and can help answer any questions you may have leading up to the day.
29 Lucas Place
Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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The Helicopter Line, Queenstown
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gibbston Valley Winery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Kinross Winery & Cellar Door
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mt Rosa Wines
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Ayrburn
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for those under 18 years old
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers license with you.
- During the day we allow additional time at Kinross Cellar Door to enjoy lunch. While lunch isn't included in the tour price, this is because Kinross offers a broad menu, allowing you to select something for your taste and budget.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour 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.
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Gibbston wine region.
- Take in the views on a mountain landing including a refreshment.
- Convenient pick-up from select Queenstown accommodation or bus stops.
- Four outstanding wine tastings at a selection of Gibbston’s renowned cellar doors.
- Transport in a premium Mercedes vehicle around the wineries.
- Wine certified guide hosting you between each location.
- Guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave.
- Lunch at a premier cellar door is at your expense.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for those under 18 years old
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Gibbston wine region
- Take in the views on a mountain landing including a refreshment
- Convenient pick-up from select Queenstown accommodation or bus stops
- Four outstanding wine tastings at a selection of Gibbston’s renowned cellar doors
- Transport in a premium Mercedes vehicle around the wineries
- Wine certified guide hosting you between each location
- Guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave
- Lunch at a premier cellar door is at your expense
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for those under 18 years old
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers license with you.
- During the day we allow additional time at Kinross Cellar Door to enjoy lunch. While lunch isn't included in the tour price, this is because Kinross offers a broad menu, allowing you to select something for your taste and budget.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
