4 Bases and 18 flights to choose from
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Queenstown
Mount Cook
Franz Josef Glacier
Fox Glacier
Milford Sound (Depart Queenstown)

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The Helicopter Line is New Zealand’s leading helicopter company, flying more happy customers than any other helicopter operator in New Zealand.

...comfortable helicopter, smooth flight and utterly breathtaking scenery. WolfsheadIE, TripAdvisor

Choose from the most diverse offering of flights and activities.

Choose from the most diverse offering of flights and activities.

...comfortable helicopter, smooth flight and utterly breathtaking scenery. WolfsheadIE, TripAdvisor
Our pilot Tyson did a wonderful job of taking us
up there and back...
Robert C

Every flight includes an informative, alpine-ready pilot who ensures your safety and comfort. Their photography skills aren’t too bad either!

Every flight includes an informative, alpine-ready pilot who ensures your safety and comfort. Their photography skills aren’t too bad either!

Our pilot Tyson did a wonderful job of taking us
up there and back...
Robert C
Eat 2 minute noodles for half the trip if you have to, but do this ride. Jayson d, TripAdvisor

Enjoy our modern Airbus helicopters specifically configured for flying in our dramatic landscapes.    

Enjoy our modern Airbus helicopters specifically configured for flying in our dramatic landscapes.    

Eat 2 minute noodles for half the trip if you have to, but do this ride. Jayson d, TripAdvisor

HELI-HIKING

Touch the ice, breathe in the fresh air. Equipped with glacier boots and crampons you’ll walk for two hours experiencing first-hand the extraordinary ice-terrain.

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