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Helicopter Proposals
A helicopter proposal offers an unforgettable way to ask one of life's biggest questions. With access to breathtaking alpine locations and complete privacy away from the crowds, you can choose a setting that feels truly personal.
Whether you're dreaming of snow-capped peaks, glacial landscapes, or secluded mountain ridges, each location provides a spectacular backdrop for an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Our most popular proposal spots are:
Coromandel Peak (Wanaka)
Flight time from Wanaka Airport: 5 mins
Flight time from Queenstown airport: 15 mins
Notes: Super popular location, so when you book you get an exclusive landing for 45 mins. No other helicopters can land while you are here. So landing spots can book up fast in peak summer season.
Fly here with: Alpine Helicopters (from Wanaka), Heliworks (from Queenstown), Glacier Southern Lakes (from Queenstown)
Price to fly with Wanaka helicopters from Wanaka: $2050 nzd
Price to fly with Heliworks from Queenstown: $4130 nzd
Photography price if flying from Queenstown: $1200 nzd
Photography price if flying form Wanaka: $1400 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
Galleries from this location:
Mid morning flight from Wanaka
Overcast morning flight from Wanaka
Cecil Peak (Queenstown)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 5 mins
Notes: Sheer & steep drop offs, but lots of flat areas for people who are afraid of heights.
Fly here with: Heliworks, Glacier Southern Lakes, The Helicopter Line
Price to fly here with Heliworks: $1770 nzd
Photography price: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
Bayonet Peak (Queenstown)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 5 mins
Notes: Fantastic views of the Remarkables. Also a great view towards the valley below from the opp
Fly here with: Heliworks, Glacier Southern Lakes, The Helicopter Line
Price to fly here with Heliworks: $1770 nzd
Photography price: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
The Remarkables (Queenstown)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 5 mins
Notes: Views down over Lake Whakatipu . Particularly nice in the winter with lots of snow! This is a great location for sunset.
Fly here with: Heliworks, Glacier Southern Lakes, The Helicopter Line
Price to fly here with Heliworks: $1770 nzd
Photography price: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
Galleries form this location:
Winter proposal up the Remarkables
Big Geordie (Queenstown)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 15 mins
Notes: Views down over Lake Whakatipu and towards the Humboldt mountains. This is a great location for sunset. The flight over the mountains is absolutely magical!
Fly here with: Heliworks
Price to fly here with Heliworks: $2450 nzd
Photography price: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
Galleries from this location:
Evening proposal up Big Geordie
Lower Humboldts (Queenstown)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 15 mins
Notes: Awesome spot looking towards the braided rivers of Glenorchy.
Fly here with: Heliworks
Price to fly here with Heliworks: $3480 nzd
Photography price: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
Earnslaw Burn (Glenorchy)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 15 - 20mins
Flight Time from Glenorchy Airstrip: 10 mins
Notes: Epic location. Was a filming spot for Lord of the Rings. Best in the Spring when the glaciers are melting and the waterfalls look incredible!
Fly here with: Heliworks or Heli Glenorchy
Price to fly here with Heliworks from Queenstown: $3490 nzd
Price to fly here with Heli Glenorchy from Glenorchy: TBC
Photography price from Queenstown: $1200 nzd
Photography price from Glenorchy: $1400 nzd
Additional Add On's: Picnic, Bouquet
Galleries from this location:
Earnslawn Burn post proposal flight
Glacier Landing (Glenorchy)
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport: 20 mins
Notes: If you want to land on snow this spot has amazing views and the flight in is amazing with close up views of the glacier!
Fly here with: Heliworks
Price to fly here with Heliworks from Queenstown: $4250 nzd
Photography price from Queenstown: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet
Twin Peaks (Wanaka)
Flight Time from Wanaka Airport: 10 mins
Notes: Other side of the lake to Coromandel Peak. Has views of the lake and valley below.
Fly here with: Alpine Helicopters
Price to fly here with Alpine Helicopters from Wanaka: $1950 nzd
Photography price from Wanaka: $1400 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet
Galleries from this location:
Morning proposal at Twin Peaks
The Peninsular (Wanaka)
Flight Time from Wanaka Airport: 10 mins
Notes: Right in the middle of Lake Wanaka this spot has 360 degree views of the lake and surrounding mountains!
Fly here with: Wanaka Helicopters, Alpine Helicopters
Price to fly here with Wanaka Helicoters: $1850 nzd
Photography price from Wanaka: $1400 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet, Picnic
Galleries from this location:
Afternoon proposal on the peninsular
Lake Erskine (Fiordland)
Flight Time from Manapouri Airport: 15 mins
Flight Time from Queenstown Airport:
Notes: A stunning lake on a mountain deep in Fiordland. On a calm day the water is flat and creates the most amazing reflections.
Fly here with: Fiordland Helicopters, Heliworks, Glacier Southern Lakes
Price to fly here with Fiordland Helicoters from Manapouri: $3355 nzd
Photography price from Manapouri: $1200 nzd
Price to fly here with Heliworks from Queenstown: $4760 nzd
Photography price from Queenstown: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet, Picnic
Doubtful Sound (Fiordland)
Flight Time from Manapouri Airport: 15 mins
Notes: An epic flight deep into Fiordland with a landing at Doubtful Sound where the fiords meet far below.
Fly here with: Fiordland Helicopters
Price to fly here with Fiordland Helicoters from Manapouri: $3010 nzd
Photography price from Manapouri: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet, Picnic
Galleries from this location:
Doubtful Sound afternoon proposal
Campbell's Kingdom (Fiordland)
Flight Time from Manapouri Airport: 10 mins
Notes: A valley floor landing with big waterfall. This is a good spot to add on if you are doing a double landing as there can be sandflies here!
Fly here with: Fiordland Helicopters
Price to fly here with Fiordland Helicoters from Manapouri: $TBC
Photography price from Manapouri: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet
Jackson Peak (Te Anau)
Flight Time from Manapouri Airport: 10 mins
Notes: A mountain overlooking lake Te Anau. Often gets snow on the ground!
Fly here with: Fiordland Helicopters
Price to fly here with Fiordland Helicoters from Manapouri: $1450
Photography price from Manapouri: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet, Picnic
Lake Victoria (Te Anau)
Flight Time from Manapouri Airport: 10 mins
Notes: A little lake tucked into the dramatic mountains! In the winter this spot can have snow on the ground.
Fly here with: Fiordland Helicopters
Price to fly here with Fiordland Helicoters from Manapouri: $TBC
Photography price from Manapouri: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet, Picnic
Norwest Lakes (Te Anau)
Flight Time from Manapouri Airport: 15 mins
Notes: A spot where Lord f the Rings was filmed! Amazing views of the lake down below. Great spot with flat areas to walk/stand.
Fly here with: Fiordland Helicopters
Price to fly here with Fiordland Helicoters from Manapouri: $1450
Photography price from Manapouri: $1200 nzd
Additional Add On's: Bouquet, Picnic
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