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6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour

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Overview

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's Included

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

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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.

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Lucas Place
Frankton, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.
  • If the helicopter partner cancels due to weather, you can choose to start the tour by road and receive a partial refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 Hour’s – Queenstown’s Helicopter Gin Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 Hour’s – Queenstown’s Helicopter Gin Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Gin & Tonic Cocktail.
  • Shared Platters & Garman Tarte Flambees.
  • WiFi on board.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Gin tastings at three unique locations.
  • Scenic helicopter flight with unique mountaintop gin tasting.
The following is NOT included:
  • Dinner.
  • Lunch. This is an afternoon tour, please ensure you have had lunch before you join us.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the 6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Alcoholic beveragesGin & Tonic Cocktail
  • Shared Platters & Garman Tarte Flambees
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gin tastings at three unique locations
  • Scenic helicopter flight with unique mountaintop gin tasting
  • Dinner
  • LunchThis is an afternoon tour, please ensure you have had lunch before you join us.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • If the helicopter partner cancels due to weather, you can choose to start the tour by road and receive a partial refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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