Fiordlands Finest Helicopter Flight -2.5 Hours
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December 2024
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What you can expect
The famous Fiordland region stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its pristine alpine lakes, thundering waterfalls, imposing glaciers, majestic fjords, and rugged mountains. Offering an immersive experience, the journey encompasses three breathtaking landings: an alpine lake, glacier, and the stunning Earnslaw Burn.
The adventure commences from Queenstown, soaring over Ben Lomond and the Richardson Mountains, traversing the rustic Glenorchy village, and ascending into the alpine heights to behold the picturesque Lake Erskine.
Next on the itinerary is the awe-inspiring source of the formidable Sutherland Falls. Fed by Lake Quill, this colossal waterfall plunges an impressive 580 meters (1,900 feet) with a resounding roar.
As the allure of Milford Sound beckons, the route veers towards the rugged West Coast, gliding past the iconic Mitre Peak and ascending towards Mt Tutoko, Fiordland's loftiest summit, before looping back to land at the ethereal Earnslaw Burn.
With a looming glacier overhead and cascading waterfalls enveloping the surroundings, the Earnslaw Burn presents an enchanting spectacle. Even in winter, when numerous waterfalls freeze, the glacier gleams with pristine snowfall, casting a magical ambiance.
This marks the final destination before the return journey, offering a scenic passage over the historic gold mining sites of Skippers Canyon.
Location
What you need to know
- 2.5 hour Helicopter Experience with 3 landing locations including an Alpine Lake, Glacier and the exclusive Earnslaw Burn.
- Bird’s eye view of Milford Sound
- High alpine lake landing and glacier landing – (weather permitting)
- Views of Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls – the second highest waterfall in Fiordland National Park at 580m/1,900 ft
- A landing in the Earnslaw Burn – our exclusive landing site
- Our signature experience – an experience of a lifetime
- This experience has a duration of 2.5 hours
- This experience includes pick up from central Queenstown or meet at Heliworks Queenstown base, 64 Grant Road, Frankton
- Wear sensible comfortable covered shoes
- Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
- Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
- Participant changes are fine as long as the passengers are a similar weight
- Spectators are welcome wait and watch you flight take-off and land from our hangar
- Flights are weather dependent. Weather checks are to be made one hour prior to departure. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply
- There are wheelchair access and facilities
- A minimum of two passengers are required for most scenic flights
- Children must be accompanied by a full fare paying adult
- Experience provider reserves the right to up-grade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required
- Occasionally flight paths or landing locations may alter at the pilot’s discretion
- For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking
- Any cancellations made by passengers within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee, as well as a 3% credit card transaction fee.
- If no notice is given and passengers 'no-show' for the flight, 100% of the fare will be charged.
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-6AC3
- This experience is supplied by Heliworks Queenstown
