Top New Zealand Helicopter Tours

Q: Which New Zealand Helicopter Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Helicopter Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef) View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New Zealand Helicopter Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Helicopter Tours include Hotel Pickup: Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight 25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Zealand are: New Zealand Luxury & Special Occasions New Zealand Luxury Tours New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing New Zealand Outdoor Activities New Zealand Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in New Zealand →

Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$1,163

Includes: 1 Alpine Lift from our hangar at Queenstown Airport, fly up to the Remarkables Mountain range, where the helicopter will land and shutdown, so …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

Includes: 1 Alpine Lift from our hangar at Queenstown Airport, fly up to the Remarkables Mountain range, where the helicopter will land and shutdown, so...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (35)

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$368

Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what...

60 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$2,033

Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$425

Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine …More

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$922

Wharekauhau Heli Lunch Experience – Scenic Flight and Gourmet Dining (3 hours) Combine breathtaking aerial views with gourmet dining on this stunning 3-hour tour from …More

Wellington, New Zealand

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Wharekauhau Heli-lunch from Wellington

Wharekauhau Heli Lunch Experience – Scenic Flight and Gourmet Dining (3 hours) Combine breathtaking aerial views with gourmet dining on this stunning 3-hour tour from...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$503

Soar Above Kaikoura – Whale Watching by Helicopter from Christchurch. Experience the thrill of flight and the wonder of marine wildlife in one unforgettable journey. …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Kaikoura Whales

Soar Above Kaikoura – Whale Watching by Helicopter from Christchurch. Experience the thrill of flight and the wonder of marine wildlife in one unforgettable journey....

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,461

Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

Combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

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Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

Combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$845

Glacier Discoverer 40 minute Helicopter flight from Mount Cook

Experience the impressive Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki / Mount Cook as it cascades down the mountainside. Explore the upper Tasman Glacier, with its neves and …More

Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

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Glacier Discoverer 40 minute Helicopter flight from Mount Cook

Experience the impressive Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki / Mount Cook as it cascades down the mountainside. Explore the upper Tasman Glacier, with its neves and...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

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$387

Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown

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 …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown

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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$544

Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Allow 4 hours 2 landings: Milford Sound & Alpine landing Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a personal scenic helicopter flight to Milford …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Allow 4 hours 2 landings: Milford Sound & Alpine landing Over The Top Helicopters are pleased to offer a personal scenic helicopter flight to Milford...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$1,234

Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,958

Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.8 (19)

Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (19)

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$271

Kaikōura Whale Watching - Whales and Cray Tails

PRIVATE TOUR – Price is for up to 5 passengers, not per person. This exclusive helicopter experience is the only one of its kind in …More

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Kaikōura Whale Watching - Whales and Cray Tails

PRIVATE TOUR – Price is for up to 5 passengers, not per person. This exclusive helicopter experience is the only one of its kind in...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$4,510

Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau. Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes before flying …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau. Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes before flying...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$279

Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant but extremely spectacular summit of Mount Tarawera. …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

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Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant but extremely spectacular summit of Mount Tarawera....

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$1,302

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Highlights - 204

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with...

1 hour 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$840

Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice capped mountains from above with this 2-2.5 hour helicopter tour. Fly over the fiord and enjoy …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys, and ice capped mountains from above with this 2-2.5 hour helicopter tour. Fly over the fiord and enjoy...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$1,234

Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins - departing Fox Glacier)

Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins - departing Fox Glacier)

Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$271

Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land...

20 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$212

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New Zealand Helicopter Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Helicopter Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Helicopter Tours are:

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Which New Zealand Helicopter Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Zealand Helicopter Tours have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Helicopter Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which New Zealand Helicopter Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New Zealand trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?