Over The Top - The Helicopter Company

Over The Top - The Helicopter Company

Over The Top - The Helicopter Company
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Helicopter Tours • Air Tours
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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OVER THE TOP – more than a helicopter flight. With the latest helicopters available, our interpretive excursions take you over Queenstown, Milford & the Fiords of southern New Zealand. We shut down the helicopter on all of our landings to enjoy quiet beauty of this incredible part of the world. Fly with Over The Top to experience alpine glaciers & remote lakes with gourmet picnics, hiking, boating, extreme golfing, wine tours, fly fishing or skiing. Our selection of relaxed experiences distils the essence of New Zealand’s most dramatic scenery whilst immersing you in the natural history of the area. Meet, friends of ours, local photographers, high country farmers, wine makers, skippers all of whom are delighted to share their expertise & friendliness. Safety is paramount & continued investment has seen our fleet grow to include the Eurocopter EC130, the worlds most advanced flight seeing helicopter & the 9 seater BK117, Queenstown's largest & only twin engine Cat A helicopter.
Queenstown, New Zealand

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Glenda S
Queenstown, New Zealand11 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Pavlova and champagne on a peak. This was a magic experience for us - we loved it. James flew us to Cecil Peak, we landed on a golfing green on the side of a mountain with an amazing view of Queenstown, the lake and surrounding mountains. This trip is great value for money and we highly recommend it. Thank you Over The Top. Glenda and Graeme
Written November 11, 2020
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Thank you Glenda & Graeme, we appreciate your feedback and support. Pavlova and champagne at altitude is the way to go! It was certainly a pleasure having you both on board with us and sharing our beautiful backyard. Will share your kind words with James and looking forward to welcoming you back to fly with us again. Best wishes The Over The Top Team
Written January 6, 2021
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nicky f
4 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
May 10th we were truly spoilt to been flown into the smallest little station behind QT where we landed and shown round the most fabulous setting in the middle of the high country with original old buildings all refurbished & hopefully soon available for a holiday rental . Wine & an amazing , cheese platter in the sun- what could better that. Choppy and her off sider Rene gave us a fantastic hour or so & more so for me who is / was absolutely terrified of helicopters, they made it a trip to remember for us all. We have not stopped talking about our wonderful afternoon & would thoroughly recommend Over The Top to anyone.
Written May 17, 2022
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OverTheTophelicopter
Hi Nicky, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Our little high country station is a bit special isn't it! We're glad you had such a good time with us and hope you'll join us again soon.
Written June 4, 2022
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Steven R
Queenstown, New Zealand26 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We are Queenstown locals, and this is simply a must do if you are in Queenstown.
My wife organized this for my birthday and it was amazing.
Over The Top is a great local Queenstown business, and as locals we highly recommend them.
And the Pavlova and Champagne flight they are offering at present is amazing value.
Written August 9, 2020
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Thanks Steven & Maggie, it was such a pleasure to meet you both, we really appreciate your support and kind words. What a great way to celebrate your birthday Steven and we hope to fly lovely locals like you, again in the future. Thanks again and best wishes, Katie & our Over The Top team.
Written August 14, 2020
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David B
Auckland Central, New Zealand16 contributions
Apr 2021
Just pure magic from the start to end.

Welcoming customer service and an entertaining pilot for the day showing us the local sites from the air.

It all started with a landing at the top of the Remarkables and ended with three of the top Central Otago vineyards.

See Queenstown from a different perspective and travel like Rockstar's!
Written April 19, 2021
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Thank you David for you kind words, what a great afternoon it was! We love providing a rockstar experience and it was such a pleasure to fly your group to enjoy some of our amazing Central Otago vineyards. I hope your still enjoying some of the 'grape' souvenirs. We appreciate your support, Kind Regards The Over The Top Team
Written April 28, 2021
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Brian L
Auckland, New Zealand42 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
My wife and I are first time helicopter and snow people. I know right? So to combine both in one go was pretty ultimate for us.

Katie put our minds at ease before we met James and hopped into his trusty stead and headed to the top of Cecil Peak. About 5000ft where we then landed and hopped out.

Enjoying the most spectacular secluded view of Queenstown and surrounding mountains and lakes.

There was no rush from James to get going and it felt he would have waited all day if we wanted to. He was easy to speak to about the local history and sights.

And when we eventually had to leave we had a gentle ride back across the lake and over Queenstown proper back to the airport.

This was absolutely fabulous and a definite highlight of our little trip away from the big smoke in Auckland.

If you do nothing else in Queenstown, you have to do this.

Katie, James thanks for your calming and friendly nature

Highly recommend you guys and your team to all that might read this

Brian and Tania
Written July 26, 2020
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Thank you Brian & Tania, it was such a pleasure meeting you both and we really appreciate your support and kind words. You both should be extremely proud of yourselves - you did it and i already know it's unlikely to be your last helicopter flight. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Queenstown, Kindest regards, Katie, James & the Over The Top team.
Written August 5, 2020
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Steve K
Raglan, New Zealand2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Top service from the minute we spoke on the phone, Steve our pilot and all the other crew were really fun and helpful on the golf part too…thoroughly enjoyable and an amazing trip from start to finish. Pure class and they moved us around in their schedule to get us up in the air. Back again as soon as possible. 🙏🙏🙏
Written November 7, 2022
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Judy M
Hamilton, New Zealand19 contributions
Aug 2020
This flight and the staff were amazing - outstanding! The weather was ideal - stunning - and we had an outstanding flight to Cecil Peak with great views across to the Remarkables. Couldn't fault the experience. A once in a lifetime opportunity for our family.
Written August 12, 2020
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Thank you Judy, we really appreciate your support and that you had such a memorable family experience. We were certainly lucky with our weather for you! Best wishes, Katie & our Over The Top team
Written August 14, 2020
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A S
Auckland, New Zealand3 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
Life time experience and a must do!
The team was very helpful and Katie was so lovely and she coordinated with us to get our flight organs smoothly due to weather conditions.
Pilot Micheal was very nice, informative and will definitely will be back to do a snow landing with them.
Thank you guys
Five star definitely.
Written February 16, 2021
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Thank you Silva Family for supporting us, we think your five stars too and we appreciate your feedback. It was certainly a pleasure having you both on board with us and sharing our beautiful backyard. Will share your kind words with Michael and look forward to welcoming you back to fly with us again soon, up to the snow to build a snowman. Best wishes, The Over The Top Team
Written March 17, 2021
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Julia B
Halstead, UK33 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Fantastic flight with Ryan who transported us all the way from Queenstown to Kaikoura. Very safe, comfortable and reassuring , with a sprinkle of humour throughout the wonderful commentary about the incredible scenery we saw. Highly recommend to anyone, even nervous flyers!
Written January 12, 2020
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We are so glad Julia you had such a great trip with Ryan to Kaikoura, even for Louis and Robert! It was such a pleasure to meet you all, i know Ryan enjoyed your great company in flight and i hope you had a wonderful time in New Zealand. Take care and we hope to fly you again when you next visit us in Queenstown, Best wishes, Katie Over The Top Helicopters
Written January 24, 2020
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Kaycee8
Wellington, New Zealand78 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
For our daughter’s birthday, we surprised her with a helicopter flight to Cecil Peak, complete with bubbles and pavlova.
Brad, our pilot was great. Even though there was no snow, the scenery was spectacular. Would love to go on a longer trip next time.
Written August 3, 2020
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What a brilliant surprise! We were so happy to be apart of your daughters 21st birthday celebrations. I hope you have some fabulous photos from the day to cherish. Look forward to flying you again in the future to the snow, Best wishes, Katie, Brad & our Over The Top team
Written August 14, 2020
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