Heli Elopements
An eloping couple standing on a snow-dusted alpine ridge high above a lake near Queenstown

Heli Elopement Locations in Queenstown & Wanaka

Many of New Zealand's most striking landscapes can only be reached by helicopter. We work with a curated set of alpine landing sites around Queenstown and Wānaka that our team has flown into countless times, in every season, light and weather condition.

Choose by region, or by the kind of landscape you picture.

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Our Process

  1. A bride and groom smiling at each other in front of an alpine waterfall.

    Plan with Purpose

    Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, and focus on your wedding experience

  2. Black and white photo of a bride and groom laughing inside a helicopter.

    Collaborate Openly

    Changes to your schedule are always approved by you

  3. View of a mountain valley and braided river seen from a helicopter window.

    Adapt as Needed

    Check the weather 2–3 days before your wedding.

  4. Snow-covered peaks and an alpine lake seen from a helicopter cockpit.

    Deliver with Confidence

    Sneak peaks 3 days after your wedding

A couple holding hands standing on rocky terrain with mountainous landscape and snow-capped peaks in the background under a cloudy sky.

Queenstown & Wanaka Elopements

Alpine peaks and glacial valleys, flown and timed for you through our all-inclusive heli elopement packages.

Choose by Landscape

Pick the scenery you picture and jump to the locations that deliver it.

A helicopter flying in the sky over a mountainous landscape with a couple standing on a hilltop, appearing to embrace.

Choose by Region

Wanaka & Mt Aspiring

Open landscapes chosen for seclusion and helicopter suitability. Every landing is confirmed with our operators for your date, season and conditions.

  • Lakes & terraces

    Lake Wanaka

    Lake Wanaka anchors the region with its calm, expansive water and surrounding alpine views, defined by a wide, open horizon and a sense of stillness rather than steep vertical terrain. We design heli elopements around elevated landing locations that overlook this beautiful setting, offering sweeping lake views that feel serene and spacious.

  • Ridgelines & summits

    Coromandel Peak

    Coromandel Peak offers dramatic, elevated views high above Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps, distinguished by its striking cliff-edge vantage point directly above the lake. The location delivers a true edge-of-the-world perspective, creating an intimate yet powerful setting for unforgettable elopements.

    Coromandel Peak guide

  • Ridgelines & summits

    Pisa Range / Mount Alpha

    The Pisa Range and Mount Alpha offer wide alpine plateaus and elevated ridgelines, known for their broad, rolling summit terrain rather than sharp rock formations. We access these open spaces by helicopter, creating unique elopement experiences.

  • Ridgelines & summits

    Fog Peak

    Fog Peak provides elevated landing areas with sweeping views toward Mt Aspiring and the surrounding valleys, defined by its direct alignment toward the region's highest peaks. The location delivers a bold alpine setting balanced by openness and calm, making it ideal for couples wanting Mt Aspiring as a dominant backdrop.

  • Ridgelines & summits

    Roys Peak Backcountry Landings (Non-track Areas)

    Roys Peak offers secluded alpine viewpoints away from the popular track, recognised for its iconic ridgeline silhouette above Lake Wanaka. Helicopter access allows intimate ceremonies with lake views from this well-known mountain, while avoiding the heavy foot traffic of the main trail.

  • Valleys & rivers

    Matukituki Valley

    The Matukituki Valley features expansive river flats and towering alpine peaks, defined by its dramatic valley corridor framed by Mt Aspiring National Park. Accessed by helicopter, this area offers a grounded, immersive elopement experience shaped by glacial rivers, layered peaks, and dramatic depth rather than summit exposure.

  • Glaciers & snow

    Isobel Glacier Region

    The Isobel Glacier region delivers striking snow and ice landscapes in the Southern Alps, characterised by its high-altitude glacier surface rather than surrounding vegetation or lakes. Seasonal helicopter access allows rare glacier elopements defined by crisp white terrain, sharp contrast, and true alpine extremity.

  • Glaciers & snow

    Rob Roy Glacier Vicinity

    Near Rob Roy Glacier, helicopter-accessible alpine clearings provide powerful views of icefalls and surrounding peaks, distinguished by their close proximity to visible cascading glacier ice. This area suits couples seeking a raw, dramatic setting shaped by movement, texture, and vertical glacial formations.

  • Lakes & terraces

    Alta / Alpine Lakes

    Alta and the surrounding alpine lakes offer peaceful high-altitude settings with reflective water and open horizons, defined by their smaller, intimate tarn-like scale compared to larger lakes below. Accessible by helicopter, these locations offer calm ceremonies set against compact, quiet alpine basins that feel tucked away and private.

Snow-covered mountains and an alpine lake seen from a helicopter window.

Fiordland, by request

Outside our standard Queenstown and Wanaka offering, we occasionally arrange elopements deeper into Fiordland for couples who want true wilderness remoteness.

  • Lakes & terraces

    Lake Quill

    Lake Quill is one of New Zealand's most remote alpine lakes, tucked deep within Fiordland, best known for its proximity to the towering Sutherland Falls, one of the country's highest waterfalls. While not part of our standard Queenstown or Wanaka offerings, we do offer it as a heli elopement location, suited to couples seeking an ultra-remote, dramatic Fiordland wilderness setting, subject to strict weather, access, and operational compatibility requirements.

Not sure which suits your date? Every heli elopement package includes location guidance, and you can see how these places photograph in the gallery.

CHECK YOUR DATE

Keep planning

Go deeper on a single site, pick a base town, or see these locations in real elopement days.

  • Coromandel Peak guide

    A full guide to our most-requested Wānaka ridge: what it is, seasons and how the day runs.

  • Earnslaw Burn guide

    The waterfall valley beneath Mount Earnslaw: what the landing is like, seasons and how the day runs.

  • Queenstown elopements

    Flight times, landing areas and how a Queenstown-based day actually runs.

  • Real weddings

    Real couples, real days — locations flown, weather and how each morning unfolded.