Highlights
- Aotearoa New Zealand's first Heli-Gin Tour.
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Scenic heli flight with an alpine landing.
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Experience a unique gin tasting atop a mountain.
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Visit 3 different & unique cellar door experiences.
- Experience other spirits including vodka, whiskey plus liqueurs.
What's included
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Gin tastings, cellar door tours & sharing grazing platters.
- Guided gin tasting at The Winery.
- Premium transport from Cardrona Distillery, to The Winery & Broken Heart Spirits.
- Courtesy pick up and drop off at selected accommodation or central Queenstown.
- Complimentary bottled water & WIFI.
Overview
This unique 6-hour gin experience starts with complimentary pick up from your accommodation and transported to our base. From here you will be whisked away on a scenic helicopter flight to a remote landing spot where your pilot will pour and present your first gin of the day! Take in mesmerising views whilst you sip on one of Aotearoa’s most exclusive gins.
Your helicopter will then take you to the Cardrona Distillery. Here you will meet your gin guide and be taken through a full sensory, tactile tour of the facilities including gin tastings in the private tasting room.
Here you will be transported in a premium vehicle over the Crown Range into the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown. The Winery experience is unique and provides a self-guided gin paddle board experience along with shared grazing platters. You will also have ample time to sample many of its other beverage offerings.
The last stop is a 15-minute journey to Arthurs Point where we visit the “Gin Garden by Broken Heart Spirits." Here you will be guided through a range of local Broken Heart gins in a private room with traditional German pizza to share.
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Get ready! Here’s what you should know
Duration
- Allow approximately 6 hours for the whole experience.
Departure Locations
- Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, Lucas Place, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Departure Times and check in
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Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
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Please call 0800 500 575, 24-hours prior to departure for a weather check and to reconfirm your booking.
Weather
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Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
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We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.
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Additional information
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Confirmation will be received within 48-hours of booking, subject to availability.
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Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.
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Minimum passenger numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
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Prices include concession fees contributing toward conservation and sustainability management.
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Drones, iPads or selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety.
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What to bring
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Warm clothing.
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Sturdy covered shoes.
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Sunglasses and sunscreen.
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Your phone/camera, and a sense of adventure.
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Cancellation policy
- Should you fail to check-in on time, or notify us of changes less than 24-hours prior to departure, your credit card will be debited with the total amount of the booked activity.
Pricing
Adult $699.00
- Minimum numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
- For bookings on the day, please call the office to confirm availability.
- You may notice that our gin tours are only available on certain days of the week. We can potentially operate on the other days, for four or more people. Please chat with our team to discuss joining us on a different day.
- Current prices are valid to 30th September 2024.
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