All Experiences
Queenstown
On the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown enjoys four distinct seasons with summer being December to February and winter June, July and August.
Close by is an abundance of hidden secrets rich in history from the early Maori and the gold rush era to the glaciers and life on the High Country.
Enjoy private helicopter access to local conservation areas, alpine lakes, mountains and glaciers. Deliver the paper to a high country farmer, drop in on the wineries or visit a local character at a gold miner's cottage.
Exclusive helicopter of your choice, or share with others (SWO). Choose from our favourites or ask us to tailor make a tour for you.
Remarkables Discovery
On the top, take in the views and snap the ultimate photograph one mile high.
- Allow 30 minutes with an alpine landing
- SWO: $450pp
- Airbus H125: $1,950
- Airbus H130: $2,195
Queenstown Memories
Walk in an alpine environment, fly over Skippers Canyon, enjoy tales of the gold rush era and a bird's eye view of Queenstown.
- Allow 45 minutes with an alpine landing
- SWO: $575pp
- Airbus H125: $2,295
- Airbus H130: $2,850
Alpine Snow Landing
Fly high through alpine scenery to a carpet of snow. Build a snowman, throw a snow ball. Take your photo on top of the world.
- Allow 1 hour with an alpine landing
- SWO: $895pp
- Airbus H125: $3,650
- Airbus H130: $4,300
Glacier Explorer
Deep in the Southern Alps, discover the blue ice, learn of the glacial recession and monitoring of this permanently frozen world.
- Allow 1.25 hours with a glacier landing
- Airbus H125: $6,900
- Airbus H130: $8,375
Picnic on a Peak
Helicopter to a secluded alpine location. Enjoy your gourmet picnic. Waltz to a melody or simply lie back and absorb the scenery. Call on your helicopter to return to civilisation.
- Duration to suit
- Exclusive for 2 Airbus H125: $3,190
- Exclusive for 3 Airbus H125: $3,450
- Exclusive for 4 in Airbus H125: $3,800
Over The Top Golf
Nestled at 4500ft, this par 3 golf hole is possibly the world’s most picturesque. Fly, drive and putt… A must do experience for all golfers. Helicopter Access Only. Consider this the ‘19th hole’ - Option to pick up from local golf courses.
- Allow 1.5 hours with 5 balls
- $750pp-player, $450 pp-spectator
- Minimum 4 persons
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Milford Sound
In 1770 Captain James Cook sailed past Milford mapping this northern most fiord as a bay. Fifty three years later a sealer, Jono Grono and his crew, caught in a storm, thought they were to be tossed to their peril on the rocks of this charted bay when they were blown into the undiscovered fiord. It was named Milford Haven after Grono’s birthplace in Wales.
New Zealand’s climate is dominated by two main geographical features, the mountains and the sea. From the west the saturated weather pattern off the Tasman Sea rises up to cross the massive Southern Alps and dumps all its moisture in Fiordland.
This huge rainfall gives this region its unique character - rain forest, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. Fiords carved by the glaciers dominate the scenery until reaching the wild and windswept west coast.
The versatility of the helicopter is admirably suited to this diverse terrain ensuring enhanced visibility and greater safety in this incredible landscape.
Exclusive helicopter of your choice, or share with others (SWO). Join us for an interpretative expedition.
Milford Sound and the Glaciers
Fly through the grandeur of the Alps, over rainforests, frozen lakes, up close to glaciers and over majestic Milford to enjoy an alpine landing.
- Allow 1.5 hours
- SWO: $1,600pp
- Airbus H125: $6,500
- Airbus H130: $7,850
Milford Sound Heli Cruise
Your helicopter descends through carved glacial valleys to Milford. Join an informative cruise on the fiord accompanied by your pilot. Experience an alpine landing on the way home.
- Allow 4 hours
- SWO: $1,995pp
- Airbus H125: $8,250
- Airbus H130: $9,750
Milford and Fiordland Highlights
View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys and ice capped mountains. Fly over the fiord, learn of the recession of the age old glaciers and enjoy an alpine and a west coast beach landing.
- Allow 2 to 2.5 hours
- SWO: $1,995pp
- Airbus H125: $8,250
- Airbus H130: $9,750
Milford Ultimate
Stroll on a deserted beach, soar amongst mountains, and dine at an alpine lake suspended above Fiordland. Learn of the age old glaciers and prehistoric rainforests in a habitat seldom frequented by man. This relaxed and interpretive expedition distils the essence of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery.
- Allow 4 hours, Exclusive charter only
- Airbus H125: $11,950
- Airbus H130: $14,500
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Dusky & Doubtful Sound
Fiordland is an area of spectacular beauty. Native forest, glacial-hewn valleys, towering mountains and majestic and primeval scenery have afforded this area World Heritage status. Ancient animals and plants of Gondwanaland still exist here.
Over The Top delight in allowing you to explore this inaccessible area. As with all Over The Top experiences our trips are leisurely — your time is our time. Numbers strictly limited to this untouched world — Fiordland.
Doubtful Sound Transfer
Transfer by helicopter over high country stations to or from the cruise boat jetty and if your time allows stop off for a "Manuka tea" at a musterer's hut. Enquire re cruise option with helicopter to wait.
- Allow an hour with a remote landing enroute
- Airbus H125: $9,500
- Airbus H130: $11,750
Fiordland Explorer
Enter the heart of Fiordland via the Norwest lakes and Doubtful Sound. Options of Dusky or Milford. Visit seldom explored coves and beaches throughout the fiords. An immersion in a primeval world, a paradise for photographers.
- Allow 6 hours with varied landings
- Airbus H125: $15,950
- Airbus H130: $19,500
Milford Sound Luxury Day Cruise
Combine our 'Milford Ultimate' with a private luxury cruise. Enjoy remote touchdowns throughout Fiordland, and a landing on your vessel's helipad for a private cruise with onboard refreshments.
- Allow 4.5 hours
- Airbus H125: $18,900
- Airbus H130: $21,000
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Regional Discoveries
Grape From Above
“Sharing God’s Pinor Noir Country”. Grapes were first planted in the district during the gold rush of the late 1860's. The industry is established with over 114 vineyards with an annual production of over 6200 tonnes of grapes. Over The Top offer the ultimate helicopter wine tours. Enjoy the locals, grapes and soak up the knowledge with your private helicopter at your disposal.
Take a Hike or an eBike off the beaten track
In this area is world renowned hiking and biking trails. Your Over The Top helicopter will drop you and your private expert guide "far from the madding crowd". Your adventure, as passive or arduous as you desire. Allow half to full day (with picnic lunch).
Top off the Wine
Fly to a unique venue in the heart of the Otago wine country and uncover the essence of this award winning region. Helicopter to altitude and enjoy some Over The Top hospitality amidst a painters' landscape.
- Allow 3.5 hours
- Airbus H125: $6,440
- Airbus H130: $7,750
Wine by Invitation
"Drop in" and collect the Patriarch of Otago's Pinot Noir from his private vineyard. Reap the benefit of his knowledge of history, soil, wines, climate and the grape as you helicopter to a selection of local vineyards. Meet the winemakers, pipette from the barrel and discover the heart of alpine viticulture, savouring the flavours over a remote gourmet luncheon.
- Allow 5 hours
- Airbus H125: $11,350
- Airbus H130: $13,950
Mountains – Sea – Sand
Mountains – Sea – Sand A morning of mountain and glacier vistas before your helicopter returns and whisks you away for a remote alpine lunch enroute to the Wild West coast. Leave your boots in the helicopter, your footprints on the beach.
- Airbus H125: (from): $16,795
- Airbus H130: (from): $19,500
Private Heli Hikes
Remarkables or High Country, Ridgelines or Valleys. Tailored to suit, helicopter access will allow you to hike along a mountain ridge or meander through the golden tussock valleys.
- Airbus H125: (from): $3,650
- Airbus H130: (from): $4,350
The Ultimate eBike
Fly into remote locations and enjoy the backcountry trails with just your family and friends. Suitable for all abilities, our top of the line eBikes give that extra boost to go the distance and make any hill easily rideable. This full day guided eBike trip allows you to experience a wide variety of terrain at your own pace.
By quotation, to meet your needs and desires.
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Outer Reaches
Scientific Expeditions
Be the difference. Join Over The Top – the helicopter company and our specialised mountain guides on an expedition of discovery to a beautiful and endangered New Zealand glacier location.
Stewart Island
Within an hour's flying of Queenstown lies Stewart Island. Isolated but rich in history, this bush clad island is home to rare and protected species. Here, our flightless bird, the kiwi, is said to outnumber humans. Over The Top's excursion will include your expert guide with the choice to hike, kayak, fish, bird watch and photograph, introducing you to colourful locals, their friendliness leaving a lasting impression.
- Allow most of the day
- Airbus H125: $25,750
- Airbus H130: $31,000
Otago Peninsula
Head East to the Otago Peninsula and view the yellow eyed penguin, little blue penguins and albatross in their natural habitat. Your flight takes you over the Central Otago wine country allowing us to incorporate a luncheon in your day.
- Allow most of the day
- Airbus H125: $24,500
- Airbus H130: $29,750
West Coast Glacier Explorer
Fly along the Southern Alps to Mt Cook. View the western glaciers, beaches, rain forest and alpine lakes. Options include Fox or Franz glacier landings or hikes with a recommended local operator.
- Allow most of the day
- Airbus H125: $29,995
- Airbus H130: $35,950
Glacier Recline
Don crampons for your safe traverse over blue ice glacier. Enjoy a high altitude luncheon and learn of the rate of recession and effect of the warming of the globe on this frozen frontier.
Note: Your guide occupies one seat.
- Airbus H125: $21,500
- Airbus H130: $24,500
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Winter Fun On High
Imagine your day — 12,000 vertical feet of skiing
Personal Heli Skiing – Backcountry
Enjoy an exclusive heli-ski tour with just your friends and family in pristine snow and backcountry terrain. Includes a gourmet alpine lunch, ski guide, safety equipment and helicopter flights. Number of runs dependent on ability and fitness.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Heli Transfers
Drop off at the ski base or on the mountain top for the first run of the day. Great option to avoid the roads with helicopter access to Coronet Peak, Remarkables, Treble Cone or Cardrona. A morning drop off and / or an afternoon pick up to suit your day.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Out The Back with Après Ski
Over The Top will curate an unforgeable day for you and your family. Combine private heli skiing with a private chef and an Après ski drop in to our remote Alpine Kitchen.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Ski Four Mountains
Enjoy the life of a Rock Star for the day. This unforgettable Over The Top experience takes you to all four ski fields. At each one you will be met by your private guide who will show you the best and most suitable runs. Allow all day.
Note: This is not achievable by James Bond in his Aston Martin
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
For The Fisherman
Time spent fishing is not deducted from man's allotted span
Guided Heli Fishing
Fishing Rivers differ in distance from Queenstown. Our guides will recommend the best fishing river on the day to suit. Often a non fishing partner will join us on the afternoon pick up flight giving them the chance to visit this area of natural beauty and relax in the art of fly fishing.
Priced from $5,640 for 2 Anglers or $8,250 for 4 Anglers.
All include helicopter flight, guide, landing fees, rods, reels, waders, lures, licences and a fisherman's lunch.
Exploration Fly Fishing Ultimate
Explore the remote streams of the South Island with helicopter and pilot at your disposal all day. When your guides recommend another favourite spot, cast off in your helicopter and fly there.
- Allow all day and varied rivers
- Airbus H125: $20,500
- Airbus H130: $27,000
All year saltwater fishing excursions can be arranged
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Out The Back High Country Station
Back of beyond
Extend Your Experience — Optional Add Ons
To maximise your Out The Back experience, contact the Over The Top concierge for details to include:
- Glacier Flight – To collect age old ice for your highball
- Clay target shooting
- Archery and Knife Throwing
- Take A Private Chef – For a true dining experience
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Special Interest
Conference & Incentive
Our Conference and Incentive division are able to provide you with unique ideas for groups; combining remote luncheons, our restored Gold Miners cottage or High Country Sheep station. Our team welcome the opportunity to create fun, innovative and inspiring rewards for your conference delegates or incentive winners. For groups up to 80.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Weddings & Memorable Dates
Weddings, Anniversaries, Honeymoons or a special birthday are a perfect reason for an Over The Top experience. Arrive in style to your wedding venue, or capture your wedding photos against a stunning mountain backdrop. Whether it is just for two or the entire entourage, let us help you take flight on your special day.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
Fly NZ
Journey Through Our Land by Helicopter
Fly Aotearoa New Zealand — Multi-Day Tour
Fly Aotearoa New Zealand — Multi-Day Tour Bespoke 5 to 10 day helicopter journeys tailor-made around your special interests. Award winning lodges, fine food and wine, first class activities and Māori culture — leave New Zealand with unrivalled memories and new friends.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Lodge to Lodge Transfers
Customised Private Luxury Charters turn your travel days into an unforgettable experience. Less time travelling, exclusivity away from traffic and airport terminals with the ease of landing directly on the lawn.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Course to Course Country Wide
Experience New Zealand's most exclusive and spectacular golf courses in style. Private helicopter tour landing directly beside the fairways for an unforgettable round.
- Priced on application, please contact us for booking.
Please note: SWO (Share With Others) is priced per person. The Airbus H125 holds 5 passengers and the Airbus H130 holds 6 passengers. See our Safety & Fleet page for more info on helicopter choice.
