Heli Glenorchy
Heli Glenorchy
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Helicopter ToursSki & Snow ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate ToursAir Tours
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Heli Glenorchy is a locally owned and operated helicopter company providing flight experiences to customers from all over the world. We're also the only company permitted to land in the world famous Earnslaw Burn. Located at the Glenorchy Airstrip on the doorstep of the Southern Alps, Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, you will begin a 45-minute drive from Queenstown along the breathtaking shores of Lake Wakatipu - named 'One of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand'
Glenorchy, New Zealand

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Travellers' Choice
2023

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KristaCassidy
Port Coquitlam, Canada1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024
Really wanted to see the Earnslaw Glacier but couldn’t fathom the 7 hour hike up alone so I found Heli Glenorchy. Absolutely stunning and smooth flight on a clear sunny day! Pilot was very helpful with photo taking. I only wish we could’ve stayed up there longer.
Written 21 February 2024
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Hi Krista, thank you so much for an amazing review, we love that we could offer you an amazing alternative to hiking! We will definitely pass on your kind feedback to our pilot and team. We believe we could spend hours exploring the Earnslaw burn - it is a truly spectacular place.
Written 26 February 2024
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Departure08094849791
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
This was an absolutely brilliant trip! Our experienced chopper pilot gave us a real treat. The views are spectacular and constantly changing. Highly recommended.
Written 31 January 2024
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Thank you so much for your recommendation and review, we are so glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again!
Written 14 February 2024
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Veronique P
40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023
A fantastic ride with only 3 customers. The two stops were wonderful. A nice mix of views, glacier, meadows, hills, lake.
Written 6 January 2024
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Hi Veronique, thank you so much for your review, we are so thankful for customers like you that we can show the beauty of the glaciers, meadows and lakes we are surrounded by. Hopefully we will see you again soon!
Written 14 February 2024
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rockchalkgirl
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023
Wonderful experience. Stunningly beautiful and a lot of fun. Great pilot.
Top of my list of New Zealand trip.
Written 7 December 2023
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Hi rockchalkgirl Thank you for the taking time to write your review about your flight with us, and love that we made the top of your list for New Zealand activities. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 21 December 2023
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clintstibbs
Perth, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023
Smooth as butter experience. was booked for us as part of a wedding package.
Arrival to hangar was smooth. check in smooth. they even offered to supply Champagne flutes for a mountain top toast after noticing the bottles we were carrying. We had a plate of Canape's also delivered.

Flight up to the Remarkables was absolutely serene. Pilot was very experienced and professional. No funny business. 5/5 would reccomend. would love to come back in the winter months.
Clint & Melinda.
Written 7 December 2023
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Hi clintstibbs Thank you for taking the time to write your review about your flight with us. We are glad we could help you with your special day. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 21 December 2023
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Nryan2008
Chicago, IL176 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
What a lovely tour and heli pilot for my first time in a helicopter (at 52!). We opted for the glacier hike and lunch and it exceeded our expectations. Beautiful maybe 3k walk. Happy I had my boots as it was a bit wet but easy. They setup chairs and lunch for us at the top. Loved loved loved it.
Written 17 November 2023
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Hi Nryan2008 Thank you for taking the time to write your review about the Earnslaw Burn Heli hike. Sounds like you had a lovely day. Sitting at the glacier enjoying lunch is a lovely way to finish the trip. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 21 November 2023
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26lv
Queenstown, New Zealand119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
I flew on the Mt Earnslaw Glacier experience with Heli Glenorchy last month. It was a once in a lifetime experience!

The scenery was stunning, flying over some beautiful mountains and into the Earnslaw Burn valley, descending in front of the glacier to land. We had time on the ground to take photos and enjoy the serenity, before flying a slightly different route back to Queenstown.

Russ, the pilot, was professional and helpful and did an excellent job of hosting us on this tour.

The helicopter looked new and was a very flash machine, from what I could tell. It felt very safe and comfortable.

Thanks again team for an unforgettable trip!
Written 16 September 2023
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hi 26lv Thank you for your lovely review about your flight with us and the team. The Earnslaw Burn is a great place to visit and the waterfalls would have been going well, with the warmer weather. We hope to see you again. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 21 November 2023
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shaneb652023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023
We couldn't have asked for better weather or better service. With no planning on our part, a random phone call soon saw us provided with the best of helicopter flights both for the scenery and also the friendly staff. It was my wife's first chopper flight and it is now a treasured experience.
Written 16 September 2023
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Hi shaneb652023 Thank you for your review. Sounds like you had an amazing day for flying and we are glad we could get you out there to experience the area. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 21 November 2023
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BK
Cairns, Australia35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
One of the best adventures we have done. Only a 5 km huided hike , but was like creating your own trail. Saw many wild deer, snow melt water falls and trail terrain was a mix of snow , ice and ground.
We finished at the head of one of the many tributaries that feed to Lake Wakatipu. This was a highlight being in the base of a sheer cliffs and an ice glacier. The Glaciers close up was breathtaking with sounds of occasional breaking ice echoing through the valley.
No photo can do this place justice.
Breathtaking. Obviously why this terrain Is a background for movie and TV (Lord of the Rings and others ).
The heli tour around the mountain ranges and glaciers was equally impressive and part of package.
We cannot recommend this adventure enough. Apparently it is highly booked in summer but our preference would be winter and experience the mild cold , ice and snow.
Our guide was Ethan who was very knowledgeable and a real local. Sadly he told us based on the how much this glacier has shrunk in size over the last 50 years, it may not be around in 30 years time. Sorry to be glum, but see it while you can.
Written 25 August 2023
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Hi Roam563072 Thank you for taking the time to write your review about your flight with us, The Earnslaw Burn is certain a stunning spot and the walk is great. Ethan is great and he knows the area well. The glaciers are definitely shrinking. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards Brylee
Written 29 August 2023
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jameswilkins142
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Booked in with Heli Glenorchy to fly into the Earnslaw Burn. We had the perfect day to do it with blue clear skies. Our pilot nicknamed 'Taupo' was super friendly and was an awesome pilot. Couldn't recommend this trip enough. It will be one we will never forget. Thanks to Taupo and Heli Glenorchy for and unforgettable experience.
Written 28 July 2023
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Thank you for your lovely words. I am so pleased you got to experience our wonderfull trip along with our wonderful staff
Written 6 August 2023
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