Top South Island Helicopter Tours

Q: Which South Island Helicopter Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Island 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 South Island Helicopter Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island 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 →

Q: Got any more South Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Island Tours. Top 10 South Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Island Top Day Trips from South Island Things to do in South Island this summer View all South Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?

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

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

5.0 (19)

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

5.0 (3)

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

5.0 (3)

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$1,957

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

5.0 (7)

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

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

5.0 (2)

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

5.0 (2)

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$4,516

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

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

5.0 (12)

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

5.0 (12)

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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

5.0 (18)

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

5.0 (9)

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

5.0 (9)

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

New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (5)

New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not...

9 days

5.0 (5)

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$6,638

The GRAND TOUR, snow landing (allow 40 minutes - departing Fox Glacier)

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes) The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

The GRAND TOUR, snow landing (allow 40 minutes - departing Fox Glacier)

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes) The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$366

Milford Sound Grand Tour Helicopter Scenic Flight Departing from Milford Sound

Combine all that Milford Sound is famous for into one flight! Explore Mitre Peak, the Sutherland Falls, and Tutuko Glacier. A minimum of four passengers …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

5.0 (5)

Milford Sound Grand Tour Helicopter Scenic Flight Departing from Milford Sound

Combine all that Milford Sound is famous for into one flight! Explore Mitre Peak, the Sutherland Falls, and Tutuko Glacier. A minimum of four passengers...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$515

Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

4.9 (9)

Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$624

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

Experience the true beauty of Kaikoura and mountain top experience without the 4 hour hike. On a clear day the view stretches from the North …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

Experience the true beauty of Kaikoura and mountain top experience without the 4 hour hike. On a clear day the view stretches from the North...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$239

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Departing from our centrally located beachfront pads, skirting the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, before climbing over 8000 feet into the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges where you get …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Departing from our centrally located beachfront pads, skirting the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, before climbing over 8000 feet into the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges where you get...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$483

Discover the picturesque Southern Alps, one of New Zealand's most iconic land features. Fly over the immense checkerboard of the Canterbury Plains, across the tresses …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.8 (8)

Southern Alps Scenic

Discover the picturesque Southern Alps, one of New Zealand's most iconic land features. Fly over the immense checkerboard of the Canterbury Plains, across the tresses...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (8)

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$1,070

The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

Included in this adventure • Approximately 90 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 2 …More

Nelson, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

Included in this adventure • Approximately 90 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 2...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$3,964

Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell

Included in this adventure • Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1 …More

Nelson, New Zealand

5.0 (9)

Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell

Included in this adventure • Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$2,757

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Dusky Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$659

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for South Island Helicopter Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Helicopter Tours are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Helicopter Tours Tours?

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

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Which South Island Helicopter Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which South Island Helicopter Tours have Free Cancellation?

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

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which South Island Helicopter Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more South Island trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?