OK, If you were to get married in Queenstown, you don’t want to miss a Heli flight. Either for your ceremony or post ceremony photo & video shooting. but Why?
You chose Queenstown to get married because it’s the one of the most beautiful places on earth. To take the most advantage of this reason, a Heli flight is the way! Have your photos and videos taken at locations that can not be accessed without a helicopter. The result will leave you astonished - with wedding photography & videography that look like they belong in National Geograhic!
We have summarized 10 best Heli locations around the Queenstown region for you to choose from! Let’s see which location takes your breath away!
Please note:
ü Helicopter departs from Queenstown unless advised otherwise.
ü All rates are based on helicopter wait up to 45mins at the location.
ü 6 seater helicopter means 6 passengers seats, i,e, you two, photographer, videographer, celebrant,etc
ü 4 seater helicopter means 4 passengers seat
#1, Cecil peak
Flight time one way: 5 mins
6 seater heli, from 1130NZD
4 seater heli, from 950NZD
Reason: It’s close, cost efficient, and most important of all: It provides unbelievable view of lake Wakatipu.
Say I do on a cliff overing looking jade-looking lakes, with snow-caped mountain in the backdrop - Isn’t that the dream?
As for the snow in the backdrop, it’s there most time of the year, except very hot days in summer.
#2, Remarkable – The Spur
Flight time one way: 5 mins
6 seater heli, from 1130NZD
4 seater heli, from 950NZD
Reason: Same as the Cecil Peak, Remarkable is the closest & most cost efficient choice. This particular location called The Spur is really special – it’s best for the last light shooting in Queenstown and the dramatic landscape is also a good alternative to the Coromandel Peak.
#3, Earnslaw Burn
Flight time one way: 15 mins
6 seater heli, from 2930NZD
4 seater heli, from 2490NZD
This is a secret filming location for The Hobbit. It is truly a one of the kind location– imagine you land on the valley floor, with not only the blue ice of the Earnslaw Glacier towering above, but also the glacier has created several waterfalls that cascade over the ridges of the mountains! See the astounding number of waterfalls spilling down the valley walls. I don’t think you could find this combination in other places around the globe.
#4, Tyndall Glacier
Flight time one way: 20 mins
6 seater heli, from 3080NZD
4 seater heli, from 2570NZD
We are so lucky that New Zealand has one of the most accessible glacier in the world and you could set foot on one glacier with less than 20 mins flight away! To have a with a sweeping plateau of snow , you’d better avoid flying in peak summertime, which is Mid-Jan to Mid-Feb.
#5, Lochnagar
Flight time one way: 20 mins
6 seater heli, from 3080NZD
4 seater heli, from 2570NZD
Lake lochnagar is located very close to Tyndall glacier, so Lochnagar+Tyndall is a popular combo.
Lake lochnagar is the closed alpine lake location from Queenstown. It looks like a jewel on the top of crown, especially when you see it from air. It has this isolated, mysterious, and out of this world feeling.
It’s also one of the most sheltered alpine lake and usually warm & cozy.
And the blue crystal water, it’s just surreal.
#6, Coromandel Peak
Flight time one way: 20 mins
6 seater heli, from 3575NZD
4 seater heli, from 3225NZD
*Rate includes 575NZD coromandel peak exclusive venue fee.
Coromandel peak, AKA Roys Peak, is the very first internet celebrity among NZ heli wedding locations. How can it not be? The dramatic shape of the lookout merging into the panorama view of Lake Wanaka, formed a natural focus point. When you stand there, you feel you are on top of the world!
The heli landing location is a private land, which is separate from the public track summit(most instagramed hiking location). There are also chances that you might encounter some uninvited guests – the sheep! And get some adorable shots.
#7, ISOBEL GLACIER
Flight time one way: 20 mins
6 seater heli, from 3050NZD
4 seater heli, from 2590NZD
If you are seeking an all year-round snow landing location, then isobel glacier is your answer. The glacier sits at 7200ft, is guaranteed to make your all-white wedding dream comes true. It’s a land of solitude and pure.
Many couple choose to combine Isbobel glacier and coromandel peak in their flights. So they could have two entirely different landscape in their photo & videos.
#8, Lake Quill
Flight time one way: 30 mins
6 seater heli, from 3450NZD
4 seater heli, from 4150NZD
Lake Quill offers one and the only kind of beauty. It’s not only a rare jewel nestled amongst the world-famous Milford Sound, but also the source of the highest waterfall in the country. An encompassing view of the extreme landscape is guaranteed in this flight. If you are longing to get hitched in a habitat seldom frequented by man – this is your spot! You will also find yourself greeted by the world only alpine parrot – KEA.
#9, Lake Erskin
Flight time one way: 30 mins
6 seater heli, from 3080NZD
4 seater heli, from 2470NZD
Lake Erskin is a glacier lake in Fiordland national park. From June to Sept, the lake surface is usually frozen and potentially lots of snow in the backdrop. In summer, it’s bright aqua-blue with crisp reflections.
#10, Big-all package in Fiordland
Duration: 4 hours
6 seater heli, from 6810NZD
4 seater heli, from 5760NZD
Departing Queenstown for 4 landings at the following locations for up to 45 mins at each location.
- Lake Erskine or lake Quill
- West Cost or Milford Sound
- Glacier
- Eanrslaw Burn
Don’t know how to choose from all the incredible locations? Take them all.
From the pristine water of Alpine lake to wild coast beach, from an absolutely massive plateau of snow and ice, to the mighty waterfall featured in Hobbit Movie. Another must-do in this trip is to enjoy a picnic at any divine spot, relaxed and unhurried. It will be a journey of your lifetime.
