QUEENSTOWN WINE FIELD GUIDE
Heli Wine Tour: Alpine Landing, Gibbston Cellars and a Lunch Paired to Perfection
A six‑hour, all‑inclusive helicopter wine experience from Queenstown that combines an alpine landing on the Remarkables with guided tastings at three Gibbston boutique wineries and a winery lunch.
Heli Wine Tour: Alpine Landing, Gibbston Cellars and a Lunch Paired to Perfection.
Launched from Queenstown, this Heli‑Wine adventure lifts you into alpine air for a landing on the Remarkables before sweeping out over the Gibbston Valley to a guided tour of three boutique wineries, a winery lunch paired with estate wines, and a visit to New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Alpine landing on the Remarkables
A scenic helicopter flight includes an alpine touchdown on the Remarkables with dramatic views over the Wakatipu basin before continuing out to Gibbston Valley.
Tastings at three boutique Gibbston wineries
The guided tour visits Kinross, Mt Rosa and Gibbston Valley Winery for hosted tastings across the region’s boutique producers.
Wine‑paired winery lunch
An a la carte main course is selected at lunch and paired with an estate wine as part of the all‑inclusive heli‑wine experience, guided by an expert wine host.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a polished sequence: pickup and transfer to Queenstown Airport, a spectacular helicopter ascent and alpine landing on the Remarkables, a birds‑eye flight into Gibbston Valley, then relaxed, hosted tastings across three vineyards, a paired winery lunch and a visit into New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Allow approximately 6 hours for the complete heli‑wine experience.
Guests are picked up from their accommodation and transferred to Queenstown Airport; the operator meeting location is The Helicopter Line • 29 Lucas Place, Queenstown.
The all‑inclusive experience comprises helicopter flights with an alpine landing, guided tastings at three Gibbston wineries, an a la carte lunch matched with estate wines, and a visit to NZ’s largest underground wine cave.
Operated by The Helicopter Line in Queenstown.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Heli Wine Tour take?
Approximately 6 hours for the whole experience.
Where do I meet for the tour?
The meeting location is The Helicopter Line • 29 Lucas Place, Queenstown; guests are picked up from accommodation and transferred to Queenstown Airport.
Which wineries are visited on the tour?
The tour visits Kinross, Mt Rosa and Gibbston Valley Winery, including a visit to New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave.
Is lunch included?
Yes—lunch is a main course chosen from an a la carte menu and is paired with an estate wine as part of the all‑inclusive experience.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes—participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Does the experience include an alpine landing?
Yes—the helicopter makes an alpine landing on the Remarkables during the flight to Gibbston Valley.