Product Overview

Alpine Helicopters specialise in scenic flights and private and commercial charters from Wanaka and Queenstown.

Product Description

With experienced mountain-flying pilots and a modern, comfortable helicopter fleet, let us take you to explore incredible places few people ever visit. Our friendly team will ensure you have an unforgettable wilderness adventure. 

Alpine Helicopters has an aviation heritage that dates back to 1963 when company founder Sir Tim Wallis pioneered the use of helicopters for backcountry access and heli-skiing. Our local knowledge, as well as strong family traditions, makes Alpine Helicopters the ideal partner for all of your scenic and commercial helicopter needs.

Departure Times

9am every day. 

Duration

Southern Lakes Highlights - 20 Minutes 
Alpine Experience - 40 Minutes 
Alpine Traverse - 50 Minutes 
Mt. Aspiring and Glacier Discovery - 1 Hour 
West Coast Discovery - Half Day 
Fiordland Heli Traverse - Full Day 
Dusky Sound Experience - Full Day 

What To Bring

Please dress for mountain conditions. Although it may be warm in town, it is cooler in the mountains. 
- Sunscreen 
- Sunglasses 
- Water bottle 
- Walking shoes 
- Wind/Rain jacket 
- Camera (please do not use selfie sticks/poles around the helicopters) 

Company Info

Founded by Sir Tim Wallis in the early 1960s, the company first began by using helicopters when Tim pioneered their use to economically harvest deer from the mountains of New Zealand. As Tim’s knowledge and experience grew, the company followed suit. In the 1980s the company diversified by venturing into the tourism industry.

Alpine Helicopters has grown to incorporate a modern fleet of helicopters with highly trained pilots specialising in scenic adventures, commercial, agriculture, and heli-skiing. Alpine Helicopters has moved a long way since its early years but remains a family-owned and operated company committed to quality and service.

Alpine Helicopters is a part of The Alpine Group, owned by the Wallis family. The Alpine Group has interests in Aviation, Tourism, Processing and Export.