Queenstown Helicopter Weddings at Earnslaw Burn

Earnslaw Burn is the valley beneath Mt Earnslaw’s impressive hanging glacier and countless cascading waterfalls. Located near Glenorchy you’ll have a good 30 minute flight time between Queenstown and Earnslaw Burn to take in uninterrupted views across Lake Whakatipu, Glenorchy, the Dart River and the Rees Valley.

From June till August there is little natural light in the Earnslaw Burn valley and the waterfalls are not as numerous. During this time we recommend opting to land on the Earnslaw Ridgeline for a snowy but sunny outlook. Our favourite time of year for your Earnslaw Burn wedding is September till December, particularly after some good rainfall when the waterfalls are abundant.

For some extra adventure and more variety in your wedding photos we love to team Earnslaw Burn with additional landings at Mount Crichton, Cecil Peak or Coromandel Peak.

All Shaken & Stirred Wedding packages at Earnslaw Burn include:

  • Professional photography
  • Registered marriage celebrant
  • Assistance obtaining your NZ marriage licence & NZ marriage certificate
  • Private helicopter with one hour landing for your ceremony and photos
  • Bottle of local sparkling wine or shots of Fireball to celebrate as newlyweds
  • Private online gallery to view and download your wedding photos easily
  • All wedding planning and coordination

You can add endless extras, including:

  • Hair
  • Makeup
  • Bouquets
  • Buttonholes
  • Flower petal confetti
  • Signage & stationary
  • Videography
  • Brunch/lunch/dinner
  • Newlywed picnic
  • Cakes & desserts
  • Entertainment & music
  • Rental attire & accessories
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Additional helicopter landing locations

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