Tom Cruise was also snapped on Monday when the helicopter he was travelling in landed at the airport to refuel, said the photographer, who didn't want to be named.
"He's been in a helicopter since 9 o'clock this morning, just flying around the whole of the Wakatipu. He's back out there now," he said.
Cruise appeared happy and curious when the helicopter stopped to refuel at Queenstown Airport. Photo / Supplied
While the chopper was refuelling, Cruise could be seen inspecting the aircraft.
"He looked happy, definitely curious about the helicopter. He's curious about checking out the parts on it, you could see him checking out the rotor blades and the detail of it. Beautiful-looking helicopter."
The photographer said Cruise was happy, smiling, and giving the thumbs up to staff.
