Helicopter tours in Queenstown
A helicopter tour over Queenstown depends on clear skies. The most comfortable months are September to April, with highs around 64°F (18°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
Photo: Lawrence Murray from Perth, Australia, CC BY 2.0
Top helicopter tours in Queenstown
25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from QueenstownFrom $250View 
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine LandingFrom $235View 
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from QueenstownFrom $1008View
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Local operators and places
Names that come up for helicopter tours in Queenstown:
How to pick a good helicopter tour
- Doors-off flights give the clearest photos but are cooler and louder; bring a jacket.
- Seat allocation is often by weight. Ask whether a window seat is guaranteed.
- Book early in your trip: low cloud and rain cause cancellations, and you'll want time to rebook.
- Compare flight time, not the whole booking time. Check-in and safety briefings add 30 to 60 minutes.
Queenstown month by month
Averages for Queenstown Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 72 (22) | 71 (22) | 66 (19) | 59 (15) | 53 (12) | 47 (9) | 47 (8) | 50 (10) | 55 (13) | 60 (15) | 64 (18) | 68 (20) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 49 (10) | 45 (7) | 40 (5) | 36 (2) | 31 (0) | 29 (-1) | 32 (0) | 36 (2) | 40 (4) | 43 (6) | 47 (9) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 9:31 pm | 8:56 pm | 8:07 pm | 6:11 pm | 5:27 pm | 5:09 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:57 pm | 6:33 pm | 8:11 pm | 8:53 pm | 9:28 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for helicopter tours in Queenstown?
September to April. Expect highs around 64°F (18°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and June.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund. May is the rainiest month in Queenstown, so leave spare days if you travel then.
Where can I book helicopter tours in Queenstown?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
