Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown

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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 scenic helicopter flight over Queenstown, soaring above stunning vineyards and mountain ranges before landing on a peak to enjoy a glass of local sparkling wine to kick start your bucket list wine tour.

Touch down at your first cellar door where your guide will host you across four tasting experiences, including New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Along the way you’ll taste award winning wines, hear fascinating stories of the region and have the option to enjoy a winery lunch (additional cost).

This experience takes wine touring to new heights, pairing fine wine with unforgettable views and people. Taste some of New Zealand’s best wines, on the World's Best Wine Tour (voted 2021).

Venues typically include Gibbston Valley, Ayrburn, Kinross and Mt Rosa, though they may vary if a venue is unavailable.

What's Included

  • Take in the views on a mountain landing including a glass of sparkling wine
  • Scenic helicopter flight over the Gibbston wine region
  • Convenient pick-up from select Queenstown accommodation or bus stops
  • Lunch at a premier cellar door is at your expense
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Meeting and Pickup

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You will be collected by our helicopter partner The Helicopter Line at approx. 9am and taken to their base for a safety briefing prior to your 10am flight. Pick-ups are available at a range of hotels and bus stops around Queenstown and Frankton. After you book the Altitude Tours team will send through reconfirmation of your pick-up time and location and can help answer any questions you may have leading up to the day.

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29 Lucas Place
Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand

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The Helicopter Line, Queenstown

Start your day being met by the helicopter company at your Queenstown accommodation and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight taking you right across the Gibbston wine region and its vines below. Throughout the flight, we will land on a mountaintop for a glass of bubbles (sparkling wine).
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gibbston Valley Winery

The first stop of the day is at the iconic Gibbston Valley Winery. Gibbston Valley is one of the region's founding wineries and it's here that we will join a guided tour through New Zealand's largest underground wine cave and enjoy tastings of some of their world-famous wines.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kinross Winery & Cellar Door

Kinross is our second stop and a fantastic location to try a range of different wines across multiple labels. Along with producing their own wines, their cellar door host will also showcase wines from smaller producers and share their incredible stories of how they came to be. After your wine tasting, we allow extra time to enjoy lunch. Kinross has a range of delicious dishes on its menu, including pizzas, platters, smaller bites, and mains. This is ordered and paid directly on the day, giving you the flexibility to order what you would like based on your taste and budget.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mt Rosa Wines

Mt Rosa is a boutique owner-operated winery and their stunning location is situated just below the impressive Nevis Bluff. Sitting in the vines, their newly built cellar door building gives you a sophisticated backdrop to a delicious tasting menu. Their cellar door host will take you through different varieties of their single-label wines. Their mulled wine is a customer highlight!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ayrburn

We finish our tasting tour at our fourth stop Ayrburn, where you’ll enjoy a self-guided wine flight in the charming Manure Room or outdoors (weather-dependent), surrounded by beautiful historic grounds - truly a Queenstown must-see destination.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers license with you.
  • During the day we allow additional time at Kinross Cellar Door to enjoy lunch. While lunch isn't included in the tour price, this is because Kinross offers a broad menu, allowing you to select something for your taste and budget.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Helicopter Flight, Mountain Landing & Wine Tour Queenstown?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST).This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Take in the views on a mountain landing including a glass of sparkling wine
  • Scenic helicopter flight over the Gibbston wine region
  • Convenient pick-up from select Queenstown accommodation or bus stops
  • Four outstanding wine tastings at a selection of Gibbston’s renowned cellar doors
  • Transport in a premium Mercedes vehicle around the wineries
  • Wine certified guide hosting you between each location
  • Guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave
  • Lunch at a premier cellar door is at your expense

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for those under 18 years old
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers license with you.
  • During the day we allow additional time at Kinross Cellar Door to enjoy lunch. While lunch isn't included in the tour price, this is because Kinross offers a broad menu, allowing you to select something for your taste and budget.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST).
  • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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