6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(8)
Photo of ef
Photo of 70
Photo of 82
Show all photos
Photo of 9f
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
6 hours
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Embark on Queenstown's unique Helicopter Gin Tour. Relish breathtaking views, helicopter rides, and exclusive gin tastings across scenic spots. Includes distillery tour and gourmet treats.

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience the world's first Heli Gin Tour on this finely curated gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun & education.


Start your day with a pick-up from your Queenstown accommodation and enjoy a special scenic helicopter flight. Land on a mountaintop and enjoy a unique gin-tasting experience while taking in the breathtaking views of Queenstown. From here, we'll touch down in the Cardrona Valley, where you will meet the rest of your group and continue by road.


Throughout the afternoon, you'll enjoy three separate gin and spirit tasting experiences, with each location offering something special, including a distillery tour at the famous Cardrona Distillery.


Enjoy a gin and tonic upon arrival, shared platters at two of the locations, and be hosted by a friendly guide and the tasting room staff, who will entertain you with distilling facts and stories.

What You Get

Shared Platters & Garman Tarte Flambees
On-board WiFi
WiFi on board
Alcoholic beverages
Gin & Tonic Cocktail
Lunch
This is an afternoon tour, please ensure you have had lunch before you join us.
Dinner

Good To Know

  • If the helicopter partner cancels due to weather, you can choose to start the tour by road and receive a partial refund.
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend you bring your passport or NZ drivers license.
  • Our helicopter partner requires each person's weight in advance.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

The Helicopter Line, Queenstown

Start your day being met by the helicopter company at your Queenstown accommodation and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight, landing on a mountaintop to enjoy your first Gin for the day by Limited Gin. This is the most exclusive and expensive gin in New Zealand and to be enjoyed on a mountain top is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hopping back into the helicopter to be flown to The Cardrona Distillery to join the rest of the tour group.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Cardrona Distillery

This is our educational stop for the day, upon arrival you will be greeted with a Gin & Tonic, then the Cardrona Distillery staff will take you on a tour through the distillery to learn about the history of their label and educate you on how Gin is made. Finishing in the private tasting room to not only taste the Gin they produce but their other award-winning spirits and liqueurs.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Crown Range Road

You will continue by road in a premium Mercedes van and your Altitude guide. We will depart Cardrona and head down the Crown Range which has incredible views down towards Queenstown and the Gibbston Region
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

The Winery - Arrowtown

Second stop for the tour is in the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown. At The Winery sample three NZ gins accompanied with a tonic or soda while enjoying shared cheese platters packed with Whitestone cheeses, breads, olive oil & dukkah. If you would like to pause on the gins you can exchange your gin tasting for wines as The Winery has over 80 bottles of wines available to sample in their top-of-the-line tasting machines.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

Gin Garden

Lastly, we head to Arthurs Point to the Gin Garden by Broken Heart Spirits, we return to a hosted tasting experience where you get to learn the history behind the brand and the flavors of the multiple gins they produce. Their award-winning gins are sure to be a delight as you indulge in some more light food, a German-style tarte flambee. Returning to Queenstown around 7 pm.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Pickup Details
You will be collected by our helicopter partner The Helicopter Line. 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.
OR
Meeting Point

The Helicopter Line Queenstown, Lucas Place, Otago, New Zealand, NZ, 9348

Open in Google Maps
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Read more

What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(8)
Photo of avatar
Awesome experience
March 15, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)

What an experience! Big thank you to our pilot Charlotte and Ana our van driver. You both made it a memorable experience for us. Total recommend

Photo of avatar
An awesome experience
July 14, 2023
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

An awesome experience that I highly recommend! The Helicopter ride and gin tasting on the Alps was impressive - the scenery, the gin and our pilot - the legend Jono. We joined the rest of the tour...read more

Photo of avatar
Absolutely worth it.
July 01, 2023
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

I forget the pilots name but an absolute legend. Wont forget the snow in the drinks table; elegant touch. An epic activity. Ana our driver was amazing, with Holly along for the ride, they made it a...read more

Photo of avatar
Stop at the Cardrona...
April 09, 2023
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star light v4
(TripAdvisor)

Great tour...but after being spoilt by the initial helicopter ride, a $300 gin shot at the top of the Cardrona ski field and a fantastic distillery tour nothing thereafter compared. Feedback would ...read more

Photo of avatar
Making memories with gin
January 04, 2023
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

This was a surprise Christmas gift from my partner and it absolutely blew me away. A spectacular helicopter flight to a mountain top to taste NZ’s most premier gin…. It doesn’t get much better than...read more

Load more
from  $491.48 
Book Now
Please note that the time is in New Zealand Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Book This Experience
Adult(1)
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Number of Guests
Adult
(18 - 100)
1
Clear
Apply
Date
Select a Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
September
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
31123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
2829301234
Package Options
Select a package option
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a package option
Select a package option
Time
Select Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of instant
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: September 23, 2025
from  $491.48  per guest
Book Now
Please note that the time is in New Zealand Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Photo of 73
Drinking Tours
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES
The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 32+ Years!

Experience the flavors of Queenstown with our original wine tour. Visit three premium vineyards, explore an underground wine cave, and enjoy tastings, lunch, and local cheese.

from$128.36
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(136)
Photo of heartV2
Photo of 04
Drinking Tours
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES
Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

Discover Central Otago's finest wines on a luxury private tour from Queenstown. Visit boutique vineyards, enjoy private tastings, and meet winemakers amidst breathtaking landscapes.

from$849.19
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of 43
Drinking Tours
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES
Central Otago Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only

Explore Central Otago's wine region on an adults-only tour. Enjoy tastings in Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn, visit a wine cave, and meet Bella the tour dog. Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter.

from$419.97
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(1)
Photo of heartV2
Photo of ac
Drinking Tours
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES
Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

Explore Central Otago wines on a full-day tour from Queenstown. Visit 4-5 wineries, savor diverse wines, and learn pairing tips. Enjoy stunning views and insightful winery tours.

from$1,011.14
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(30)
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2