Over The Top Queenstown: Helicopter Flights and Cecil Peak Golf
Over The Top Queenstown offers helicopter experiences that combine alpine scenery with access to remote locations. From flights into Fiordland to golf above Lake Wakatipu, its excursions reveal a different side of the region.
You might choose a Milford Sound scenic flight, land beside a remote alpine lake or play a par-three hole on the Cecil Peak mountain range. Alternatively, discuss a private itinerary that brings together your interests.
For travellers planning a Queenstown holiday, these experiences can add a memorable outing without filling every day with travel.
Explore Queenstown by Helicopter
Over The Top operates from Queenstown Airport and offers both shared and private helicopter experiences.
A flight provides a different perspective on Lake Wakatipu, the surrounding mountains and the landscapes beyond town. However, the route and landing locations depend on your chosen excursion and conditions on the day.
For example, a shorter local experience can focus on Queenstown’s alpine surroundings. A longer journey can take you towards Fiordland, with time for selected landings or other activities.
We can help you choose an option that suits your interests, available time and wider itinerary.
Milford Sound Helicopter Flights
A helicopter journey towards Milford Sound brings Fiordland’s mountains, valleys and waterways into view from above.
Rather than following the road, you travel across an alpine landscape towards the fiord. The experience offers a sense of how Milford fits within the wider wilderness.
Over The Top offers several Fiordland experiences, including its Milford Ultimate excursion. Depending on the itinerary, the journey can include remote coastal or alpine stops.
However, not every Milford flight includes the same landings, refreshments or time on the ground. Likewise, a boat cruise is not an automatic inclusion.
Before booking, we can confirm:
- The planned route and approximate experience duration.
- Proposed landing locations.
- Whether a cruise or dining experience forms part of the booking.
- Whether you will share the helicopter or have a private charter.
- Transfer arrangements from your accommodation.
Weather can affect both the route and whether a flight proceeds. Therefore, leave some flexibility around this part of your holiday.
Cecil Peak Heli Golf
Over The Top’s helicopter golf experience combines a scenic flight with a private par-three hole on the Cecil Peak mountain range.
After departing Queenstown Airport, you fly across Lake Wakatipu towards the mountain landing site. From there, the outlook takes in the lake, Queenstown and the surrounding ranges.
The golf setup includes four tee boxes playing towards one green. On the standard experience, players choose two tee boxes to suit their game.
This is not a full golf course or simply a place to hit balls into open country. It is a dedicated alpine hole where you can drive, chip and putt.
What Does the Experience Include?
The operator currently lists approximately 1.5 hours for the overall experience and provides clubs and balls.
As a result, you do not need to bring your full golf bag. Instead, pack sturdy footwear, sunglasses, a warm jacket and your camera.
The setting provides the novelty, while the different tees add a golfing challenge. However, conditions and available tee positions will influence how you play on the day.
Can Non-Golfers Join?
Yes. Over The Top offers a spectator option, so non-golfing partners can join the flight and enjoy the mountain setting.
This makes heli golf worth considering for mixed-interest groups. Golfers can focus on the hole, while companions take in the views.
Nevertheless, tell us about any mobility concerns before booking. The alpine terrain and movement between the playing areas may not suit everyone.
When Can You Play?
The operator describes heli golf as typically operating during spring, summer and autumn, with a winter break when snow covers the site.
However, mountain conditions vary. We can check seasonal availability for your travel dates rather than assume the experience operates year-round.
Add Heli Golf to a Wider Golf Holiday
Cecil Peak offers a different experience from a conventional round. Therefore, it works best as an addition to your golf itinerary rather than a replacement for an eighteen-hole course.
You could combine it with Queenstown’s established courses or include it during a longer journey through New Zealand.
Over The Top also advertises selected golf-course pickup options. However, these require advance coordination and depend on the location and flight arrangements.
Explore our New Zealand golf holidays or view the Ultra-Luxe New Zealand Golf Tour for inspiration.
Indoor Golf at Golf Federation
For another golf activity in Queenstown, Golf Federation offers indoor simulators with virtual courses, practice tools and games.
A session can provide a relaxed activity with friends or time to work on your swing. It also offers an indoor option when outdoor plans do not suit the weather.
Treat Golf Federation as a separate booking, rather than an automatic inclusion with a helicopter excursion.
Similarly, do not assume that a simulator session, Milford flight and Cecil Peak golf form one standard package. We can check how the individual experiences might fit your schedule.
Where to Stay in Queenstown
Your accommodation choice can shape the rest of your visit.
For example, ROKI Collection Queenstown offers lakefront suites close to the town centre, alongside dining and wellness facilities.
Alternatively, explore our New Zealand accommodation collection for other hotel and lodge options.
We can help coordinate your stay with helicopter transfers, golf and other activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Over The Top Queenstown flights depart?
The operator’s base is at Queenstown Airport. Accommodation transfers or alternative pickup arrangements may be available, depending on the booking.
Is Cecil Peak heli golf a full golf course?
No. It is a private par-three hole with four tee boxes on the Cecil Peak mountain range. The standard experience offers a choice of two tee boxes.
Do I need to bring golf equipment?
No. Over The Top supplies clubs and balls for its heli-golf experience.
Can non-golfers come along?
Yes. A spectator option allows non-golfers to join the helicopter journey and enjoy the scenery.
Does heli golf operate in winter?
The operator says it typically pauses during winter because of snow coverage. Check availability for your specific dates.
Can I combine Milford Sound and Cecil Peak golf?
Ask about a tailored itinerary. These are distinct experiences, so a combined journey requires confirmation of timing, availability and cost.
What happens if the weather affects the flight?
The operator assesses conditions and may change, postpone or cancel the flight. Check the applicable weather and cancellation terms before booking.
Plan Your Queenstown Helicopter Experience
Choose a scenic flight into Fiordland, add an alpine golf experience or discuss a private journey around your interests.
Luxury Adventures can help coordinate the excursion with your accommodation and wider New Zealand holiday.
Written by Steve McKean, Co-Owner of Luxury Adventures
Luxury Adventures has over 2 decades of crafting bespoke luxury travel experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Steve is passionate about showcasing the region’s most unforgettable places, from hidden alpine retreats, sunny paradises to world-class golf courses.
A keen golfer and travel lover, he blends insider knowledge with a deep respect for local culture and sustainability. When not curating extraordinary journeys, you’ll find him exploring off-the-beaten-path lodges or teeing off at sunrise.
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