Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Flight with Heliworks

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Highlights & inclusions

1 hour Earnslaw Burn helicopter flight from Queenstown
Exclusive landing location at Earnslaw Burn
Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown
See the wall of waterfalls and a hanging glacier
As featured in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey movie
Informative pilot commentary
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$995.00NZD
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What you can expect

Get off the beaten track and discover a hidden part of New Zealand on the Earnslaw Burn Express helicopter flight with Heliworks Queenstown. A flight into Earnslaw Burn is not just any Queenstown helicopter tour; it's a journey into one of the most breathtaking landing locations in the region. Known for its spectacular wall of waterfalls and a hanging glacier that is made up of blue ice, the Earnslaw Burn is truly a sight to behold. If you're a Lord of the Rings fan, you may even recognise Earnslaw Burn from its appearance in the blockbuster film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

You can experience the magnificent Earnslaw Burn in just 60 minutes on the Earnslaw Burn Express helicopter flight with Heliworks Queenstown. Enjoy unparalleled views of historic Skippers Canyon and Queenstown's gold mining sites during the flight there. The Earnslaw Burn Express helicopter flight then takes you on an exclusive flight route into Earnslaw Burn, allowing you to fly past the captivating blue ice of the hanging glacier before landing more than 1,000 metres below to enjoy the view from the foot of the valley.

Heliworks Queenstown is the only helicopter operator with landing rights in the valley at Earnslaw Burn, so when you step out of the helicopter, take a moment to marvel at the towering wall of cascading waterfalls and the impressive blue ice of the hanging glacier. Seasonal variations bring a different charm, with the Earnslaw Burn's waterfalls being more vigorous in spring, summer, and autumn, yet maintaining its magical allure even in winter.

After soaking in the splendour of Earnslaw Burn and taking lots of pictures, your Heliworks Queenstown helicopter flight continues across Lake Wakatipu before returning back to base.

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Location

64 Grant Road, Queenstown, Otago 9300

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Helicopter flight with scenic landing at Earnslaw Burn
  • See the hanging glacier & wall of waterfalls at Earnslaw Burn
  • Informative pilot commentary
  • Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown
Duration
  • Allow up to 2 hours round trip from Queenstown (including return transfers) 
Departure Location
  • 11:45am & 2:15pm
  • Pick up from central Queenstown or meet at the Heliworks base in Frankton
  • Operates daily all year
Additional Information
  • Child (3-11yrs) & infant (0-2yrs) rates apply
  • Please bring comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, a warm jacket, camera, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Minimum numbers apply for flights to go ahead
  • Please note that during the winter months, the Earnslaw Burn does not have as many fast flowing waterfalls as during spring, summer and autumn months, but it is still a spectacular location
  • Flight paths and landing locations can change at your pilot's discretion, depending on conditions

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