BORN OF A PASSIONATE DESIRE

QUEENSTOWN, MILFORD SOUND, FIORDLAND, GLACIERS, LAKES, BACK COUNTRY FISHING, EXTREME GOLF

Over The Top’s adventure began in 1986 when Louisa (Choppy) Patterson realised her dream to showcase the secret parts of New Zealand to visitors who desired an experience not normally accessible. To soar amongst mountains, comb a deserted beach, sip pure water from a suspended alpine lake, land on a pristine glacier, meander through a rainforest and enjoy a picnic in a habitat seldom frequented by man.

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EXPERIENCES

Our scenic adventures are only limited by your imagination so if you’re seeking something taylor-made, we can deliver a New Zealand helicopter experience of a lifetime

Destinations

Our selection of relaxed and interpretive experiences distil the essence of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery whilst immersing you in the natural history of the area

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Tell us what your travel style is and we'll create your Bespoke Experience giving you the "best of the best"

AUTHENTIC KIWI EXPERIENCES

Our unique experiences offer you the chance to meet genuine Kiwi characters from all walks of life that can open your eyes to new adventures that they get to live out every day.

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Queenstown

Renowned for adventure sports, and a base for exploring the region’s vineyards

On the shores of Lake Wakatipu , Queenstown enjoys four distinct seasons with summer being December to February and winter June, July and August.

Close by the city is an abundance of hidden secrets, rich in history from the early Maori and the gold rush eras to the glaciers and life on the High Country. Enjoy private helicopter access to local conservation areas, alpine lakes, mountains and glaciers. Deliver the paper to a high country farmer, drop in on the wineries or visit a local character at a gold miner’s cottage.

Choose an exclusive helicopter of your choice, or share in the experience with others (SWO). Select an adventure from our favourites or ask us to tailor-make a tour for you.

On the shores of Lake Wakatipu , Queenstown enjoys four distinct seasons with summer being December to February and winter June, July and August. Close by the city is an abundance of hidden secrets, rich in history from the early Maori and the...

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Milford Sound

Majestic Milford Sound

The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins

New Zealand’s climate is dominated by two main geographical features, the mountains and the sea. From the west, the saturated weather pattern off the Tasman Sea rises up to cross the massive Southern Alps and dumps all its moisture in Fiordland.

This huge rainfall gives this region its unique character – rain forest, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. Fiords carved by the glaciers dominate the scenery until reaching the wild and windswept west coast. The versatility of the helicopter is admirably suited to this diverse terrain, ensuring enhanced visibility and greater safety in this incredible landscape.

New Zealand’s climate is dominated by two main geographical features, the mountains and the sea. From the west, the saturated weather pattern off the Tasman Sea rises up to cross the massive Southern Alps and dumps all its moisture in...

Fiordland

Dusky & Doubtful Sounds

Experience the Over The Top delight in exploring this inaccessible area

Native forest, glacial-hewn valleys, towering mountains and majestic and primeval scenery have afforded this area World Heritage status. Ancient animals and plants of Gondwanaland still exist here.

Experience the Over The Top delight in exploring this inaccessible area. As with all Over The Top experiences our trips are leisurely – your time is our time. Numbers strictly limited to this untouched world – Fiordland.

Native forest, glacial-hewn valleys, towering mountains and majestic and primeval scenery have afforded this area World Heritage status. Ancient animals and plants of Gondwanaland still exist here. Experience the Over The Top delight in...

Iconic Kiwi Experience

Join us on a unique Kiwi experience with a slice of New Zealand’s culinary history.

Lift off from our Over The Top Hangar for a scenic flight across Lake Wakatipu, to enjoy a landing on Cecil Peak. Here your helicopter will shutdown where you will be able to enjoy your Pavlova, in the complete serenity of this alpine environment.

Your pilot, your guide. Enjoy a locally made Pavlova with either a mulled wine or craft beer. (for those without a sweet tooth substitute the Pavlova for a local mince pie)

Allow 45 Minutes

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Over the Top Golf

Nestled at 4500ft, this par 3-golf hole is possibly the world’s most picturesque. Fly, drive and putt – a must-do experience for all golfers.

Consider this the 19th hole – we can pick you up from local golf courses after you’ve played a full game.

1.5 Hours

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Milford Ultimate

Stroll on a deserted beach, soar amongst mountains, and dine at an alpine lake suspended above Fiordland. Learn of the age old glaciers and prehistoric rainforest in a habitat seldom frequented by man. This relaxed and interpretive expendition distils the essence of New Zealand's most dramatic scenery.

4 Hours

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Safety is Paramount

Over The Top is the only Queenstown company to have consistently been awarded the International Helicopter Operator Safety Award. In addition to international recognition, the NZHA (New Zealand Helicopter Association) has recently awarded Over The Top for its long-standing safety record.

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We were supposed to fly to Milford Sounds and to return by cruise but because due to weather conditions we had to change the experience. Instead we did this tour which was amazing. The views were incredible, we were simply mesmerized. The landing on...

Claudia C

Amazing experience

Your ability to put the nervous flyers amongst us at ease, coupled with your knowledge of the area and the interesting sites you introduced us to is a testament to your ability as a pilot and a tourism provider in Queenstown.

Sir John Key

former New Zealand Prime Minister

We had a fantastic trip with Dan over the Alps, into Milford sound, landed on a glacier, and then home to Queenstown. I have wanted to do this trip for at least 25 years, but it has just never happened, till now. so exciting, and well worth the...

Alison H

Another great experience off the Bucket List

BORN OF A PASSIONATE DESIRE

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