Helicopter flying above a couple eloping on a mountain ridge in Queenstown, New Zealand

All-Inclusive Heli Elopements in Queenstown & Wānaka

Vows on a landscape reachable only by helicopter, with everything else handled for you.

Start by choosing the shape of your day

Three experiences. Pick how much of the day you want in the air, we tailor the rest.

  • Bride and groom beside a black helicopter on a snow-covered mountain.
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    Half-Day Elopement

    Best for couples who want the mountains without a full day of logistics.

    An intimate heli elopement focused on what matters most, including helicopter hire, celebrant booking and photography of the whole experience.

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  • Bride and groom on a lakeside ridge at sunset during a full-day heli elopement.
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    Full-Day Elopement

    Best for couples who want the day to unfold slowly, without watching the clock.

    A relaxed, immersive heli elopement with multiple scenic landings, full-day photography, celebrant booking and helicopter hire.

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  • Couple on an alpine summit as the helicopter arrives for the next landing.
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    5 Heli Location Combo

    Best for couples who want to see as much of the landscape as one day allows.

    Up to five distinct landings, glaciers, alpine lakes, waterfalls and mountain peaks, with full helicopter hire, photography, hair and make-up, florals and celebrant included.

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See a day in the air

Two minutes is usually enough to know whether this is your kind of wedding day.

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Queenstown Elopement Trailer

A private ceremony above Lake Wakatipu.

Welcome to a different way of saying "I Do."

  • Vows in places only a helicopter reaches

    Remote peaks, glaciers and valleys around Queenstown and Wānaka, shared only with each other.

  • Romance with adventure

    Sweeping landscapes instead of crowded venues, and a day that stays intimate throughout.

  • All-inclusive packages

    Flight, ceremony and photography in one plan, designed to be seamless from start to finish.

  • Years of local experience

    We curate each elopement around your story, your date and the conditions on the day.

Queenstown or Wānaka?

Same alpine region, two different feels for the day.

Bride and groom beside a helicopter on a tussock ridge, Queenstown

01 / Queenstown

Queenstown Elopements

Mountain scale minutes from town, with a lively base either side of the day.

Queenstown elopement guide
Couple eloping on Coromandel Peak above Lake Wanaka

02 / Wānaka

Wānaka Elopements

Quieter and lake-centred, with long views and a slower pace to the day.

Wānaka elopement guide

Landscapes you can land in

We match the landing to your date, the conditions and the scenery you're drawn to.

  • Bride and groom stepping from a helicopter on a snow-dusted summit above Queenstown
    Snowy summits
  • Couple kissing in falling snow on a mountain top near Queenstown
    Winter snowfall
  • Bride and groom under a flowing veil in golden alpine light
    Sunlit ridgelines
  • Helicopter and couple on a tussock ridge high above a Southern Lakes shoreline
    Lake lookouts

What “all-inclusive” actually means

One plan covers the flight, the ceremony and the people who capture it. You only choose where you land.

  • Private helicopter hire and your scenic landings
  • A registered marriage celebrant for the ceremony
  • Professional photography of the whole experience
  • Hair, make-up and florals on the Full-Day and Ultimate packages
  • Planning, timings and weather contingency handled for you
Compare the packages in full
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing beside a black helicopter on a snowy mountain, with snow-covered peaks and a blue sky in the background.

Photography and film, built into the day

Professional photography is included in every package, and film coverage can be arranged. Nothing is staged, we shoot around your day.

Bride and groom embracing at sunset as a helicopter hovers above the mountains

Real elopements, real conditions

Every frame is from an elopement we have flown in Queenstown and Wānaka. No stock, no staging.

  • Black and white photo of a couple beside a helicopter at a waterfall
  • Wedding party celebrating with champagne above a Queenstown lake
  • Helicopter flying above a couple standing on a mountain ridge
  • Bride and groom under a veil in the mountains
  • Bride in a red dress on a snow covered ridge
  • Couple embracing on a snowy alpine peak
  • Helicopter landed on a ridge with the wedding couple nearby
  • Bride and groom kissing beneath a veil
  • Newlyweds kissing under a veil in the sunlight
  • Guests toasting drinks on a mountain top

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A Multi Landing Helicopter Elopement

One day, several alpine landings reachable only by helicopter.

Coming from overseas?

Most couples we fly travel here for this. We plan around your arrival, sequence the paperwork with you, and keep a weather contingency inside your booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

If weather conditions are unsafe, we reschedule or adjust plans, prioritizing your safety while ensuring a beautiful, stress-free experience.

We recommend booking months in advance to secure your preferred dates, locations, and helicopter availability. However, we understand that's not always possible and can accommodate your bookings on shorter notice as well. Contact us to know more.

Yes, we handle planning, logistics, and other intricate details of the entire experience to make it seamless and memorable for you.

Three good next steps, whether you want pricing, landing sites or a plan built around your date.

Let’s kickstart your NZ Elopement

Tell us your dates and we'll come back with what's possible.