Tom Cruise has been seen in Queenstown

Tom Cruise has been photographed at Queenstown Airport while in New Zealand filming part of Mission: Impossible 6.

The movie star was snapped earlier today 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.

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. You can see all the images HERE

He was wearing a black New York Yankees hat.

• This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission.