BEST OF QUEENSTOWN LANDINGS / FLIGHT TIME: 5-15 MINUTES FROM QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT
Some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in Queenstown is also the closest. Our near-Queenstown helicopter landing locations are all within a five to fifteen minute flight from Queenstown Airport — meaning they are more accessible in a wider range of weather conditions.
These locations span Cecil Peak Station, The Remarkables, Bayonet Peak, and Round Hill, Vanguard Peak to the north, or Lake Isobel, Mt Crichton and others for higher peak landings. The beauty of this option is that it is not limited to the popular and busy landings but also include a number of lesser-known secret spots that don’t appear on any map. Despite the shorter flight, the scenery is anything but ordinary. Expect rocky cliff edges with Lake Wakatipu views, open tussock ridgelines, natural stone amphitheatres, bush-fringed river valleys, and reliable snow access through winter and well into spring.
Who are Best of Queenstown landings best suited for?
These locations work well for almost every elopement, but especially couples who want to fly in a helicopter but don’t want to break the budget with long flights. It’s a bit of a secret that you don’t need to fly far to find some of the best landings on offer with a wide choice of breath-taking views and remote, rugged scenery. They’re particularly well suited to couples with guests flying in multiple helicopters, elopements with young children or older guests, anyone with mobility considerations, or couples who simply want to maximise their time on the ground rather than in transit. The shorter flight also makes double landings more cost-effective.
Recommended: Double Landing — Two Best of Queenstown Locations
One of the most popular ways to use these locations is a double landing — ceremony at one spot, then a short flight to a second location with a completely different look and feel. You get two distinct backdrops, more variety in your photos, and the experience of two separate alpine environments, all within a compact timeframe.
Snow is often accessible at Best of Queenstown landings from winter right through to late spring, particularly at higher elevations and on south-facing slopes — making a snow landing a realistic option for much of the year.
