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
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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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2024
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Tourist592688
1 contribution
Jul 2020
HeliGlenorchy gave us a trip of a life time this month with a trip up to the Earnslaw Glacier, followed by a landing on a separate range (on the snow). The 4 of us on the trip were well looked after by Eric whose local knowledge answered all our tricky questions. What an experience from go to whoa and totally engrossing, surrounded by huge mountain scenery. What a joy!
Written 15 July 2020
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Hi Tourist592688
Thank you for taking the time to write your review about your flight with us. The Mt Earnslaw Glacier is an amazing slight and landing in snow on the top of the mountain is such a special experience. Thank you for your feedback on our team. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 23 July 2020
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rbills610
Palmerston North, New Zealand1 contribution
Jul 2022
From the moment we booked till the moment we landed what a absolutely professional company to deal with. Customer service exceeded our expectations. The flight and scenery is the best trip in a helicopter we have ever experienced and Eric the pilots knowledge was exceptional as was the way he got us into some awesome photo shots. The scenery views from the helicopter is so worth while so would highly recommend this trip excellent value for what it costs.
Written 6 September 2022
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Thank you for your great review. We are very lucky to have pilots who have great knowledge of the area and as Eric has been here his whole life there is no one more knowledgeable
Written 24 September 2022
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Vern Norrgard
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Apr 2019
Our original plan was to drive around to Milford Sound but when we ended up at Glenorchy and the next day was my wife's birthday, we wanted to do something special so we booked a flight with Heli Glenorchy. They were amazing, really friendly and helpful, obviously a team that really knows what they're doing.
The pilot was great, made the trip really enjoyable by explaining things while allowing us plenty of moments to just take it all in. We made a full day out of it by including the cruise which was a really nice way to make it more of an adventure rather than just a flight.
Some of the photos we got from this day will remain on our wall as one of the greatest moments of our lives.
The pilot was great, made the trip really enjoyable by explaining things while allowing us plenty of moments to just take it all in. We made a full day out of it by including the cruise which was a really nice way to make it more of an adventure rather than just a flight.
Some of the photos we got from this day will remain on our wall as one of the greatest moments of our lives.
Written 7 January 2020
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Hi nmd351
Thank you for taking the time to write your review about your flight with us. The flight to Milford is a good way to see the area and seeing the views from a helicopter is an amazing experience. We are so glad you got some great photos for your wall. Thank you for your feedback on our team. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 9 January 2020
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Fionn P
Wellington, New Zealand15 contributions
Feb 2021
As we didn't have a car, we appreciated being collected by mini van from Queenstown for the absolutely beautiful drive to Glenorchy. This included an unexpected but welcome stop on the way to take photos of the lake. After a safety briefing we boarded the helicopter for the Alpine Snow Landing (25 minutes in total) which took us up into the Humboldt Mountains. The surrounding scenery was breathtaking and the weather perfect! Heli Glenorchy are well organised, friendly and helpful and would highly recommend both them and this experience to anyone visiting the area.
Written 22 February 2021
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Hi Fionn P
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. The drive out to Glenorchy is very stunning isn't it. Thank you for your feedback on our team. Hope you got lots of great photos of you trip out to Glenorchy. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 23 February 2021
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BK
Cairns, Australia49 contributions
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.
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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Dave Knmn
Chicago, IL36 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We went with a group of six and all rode in one helicopter. I recommend calling the company as the trip can be customized (sound landing, beach landing, glacier landing). Starting in glenorchy as opposed to QT wasn’t bad because the 45 minute drive is scenic.
Written 2 January 2020
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Hi knmn 1010
Thank you for taking the time to write your review about your flight with us. The drive to Glenorchy is amazing such a breathtaking driving. We are happy that we were able to customised the flight for your group and taking a helicopter flight is a great way to see some amazing scenery. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 7 January 2020
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Gareth P
Matlock, UK53 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Following cancellation of our original tour with a different operator we went and spoke with Heli Glenorchy whilst visiting Glenorchy. There was no pushy sales and the ladies in the office were lovely. Phil our pilot was equally chilled and very accommodating with good knowledge of the area and the glaciers.
Highly recommend you book your trip with this company they are fantastic.
Highly recommend you book your trip with this company they are fantastic.
Written 5 January 2020
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Hi 701garethp
Thank you for your review on your flight and the feedback on our team. The pilots are always excited to share there knowledge about the area. We a glad we were able to get you out on a trip with us, Hope you got lots of photos and memories. Look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 9 January 2020
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930power
Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand1 contribution
May 2021
Great people at Heli Glenorchy. Started with being fetched at the airport by Wateru and driven to Glenorchy, stopping along the way for Wateru to share his knowledge on the area. Absolutely fantastic flights both too and from Awarua Guides camp in Fiordland. Pilots Eric on the way there and Eddie on the way back were fantastic with great knowledge of the area as well as being really great guys. Thank you for making our trip so special. Mark and Ronell Power
Written 12 May 2021
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Hi Mark and Ronell, wow it sounds like you had an amazing trip and we appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We will be sure to pass on your kind feedback to Wataru, Eric and Eddie. We hope to see you again someday to show you more of the beautiful Fiordland.
Written 13 May 2024
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Leanne S
Auckland, New Zealand23 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Do it!
If you’re thinking about doing a heli adventure with snow landing, give these guys a cal! This was a surprise fight for my sisters birthday and I cant recommend them enough. Communication and service was great and the experience itself was exceptional! The drive out to Glenorchy is always a treat. Have lunch in the pub next door, it’s also great. Our pilot was very patient while we frolicked around in the snow up to our knees, was very knowledgeable and made us feel safe in the air. It was a bucket list big tick from all of us and an experience we will all remember for a lifetime. Thanks so much to the team involved in making this adventure happen and for the smooth ride and fabulous view and memories. It was amazing.
If you’re thinking about doing a heli adventure with snow landing, give these guys a cal! This was a surprise fight for my sisters birthday and I cant recommend them enough. Communication and service was great and the experience itself was exceptional! The drive out to Glenorchy is always a treat. Have lunch in the pub next door, it’s also great. Our pilot was very patient while we frolicked around in the snow up to our knees, was very knowledgeable and made us feel safe in the air. It was a bucket list big tick from all of us and an experience we will all remember for a lifetime. Thanks so much to the team involved in making this adventure happen and for the smooth ride and fabulous view and memories. It was amazing.
Written 14 June 2021
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Hi Leanne S
Thank you for your review about your flight and our team. We are so happy we could help you with the flight do your sisters birthday and ticking off a bucket list experience. Thank you for the recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 23 June 2021
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260madelinej
8 contributions
Feb 2020
Seeing the peaks and chasms so nearby was literally breathtaking. But as we were catching our collective breath, our pilot Phil was providing just the right balance of calm confidence. He is soft spoken and generous, knowing just where to take the most dramatic photographs. The helicopter itself appeared to be in great condition. And the lunch sandwich was delucious.
Written 23 February 2020
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Hi 260madelinej
Thank you for your review about your flight with us. We are lucky to have such stunning mountains and glaciers on our doorstep and taking a flight is a great way to see them. Sounds like you got some stunning photos. Thank you for your feedback on our team, I will pass this on to the team. Kind Regards Brylee
Written 24 February 2020
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Hi, hoping to book this for 2 adults in October. If we are the only booking for a slot, would you still fly with just us?
Also can we change booking slot with out extra charges if there is a covid lockdown on that day?
Thank you,
Aleena
Written 22 August 2021
Our family of 4 found it absolutely remarkable - we swapped seats on the return flight. The scenery, being able to land on a plateau high up and explore Mt Earnslaw. ... we'll remember the trip forever. Excellent experience!
Written 24 August 2021
Hi. Is there still snow at the peaks of Cecil or the Remarkables landing for your Queenstown 25 minutes flight, meeting point Frankton? Date Friday 13/11/20, 11.00am flight?
I want to book for one person ... is that possible with joining others?
Thank you
Written 31 October 2020
Kevin
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi, can your heli accommodate to 6 passengers? And are you open in June?
Written 3 March 2018
HeliGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand
Good Afternoon Kevin,
Thank you for your message.
Yes we can accommodate 6 passengers in one helicopter to keep your group together.
Yes we are also open in June. beautiful time of year to take a helicopter flight as there will no doubt be some snow on the surrounding mountains. Let us know if you have any queries. Safe travels.
Kind Regards, Kate - Sales & Marketing Manager
Written 5 March 2018
We are a couple travelling to queenstown from india in the first week of november. We are interested in snow landing heli tour. We just want to know, whether we need to book the tour now itself or we can do spot payment on the day of tour.
I just wanted to know, if I book the tour now and if our tour gets cancelled because of poor environmental conditions, we will get any refund?
Written 25 September 2016
HeliGlenorchy
Queenstown, New Zealand
Good afternoon. Yes you can book your trip now and provide us with a credit card number to secure the booking. We would not make any charges to the card until we are sure the flight is going ahead. Please contact us on our email or via our website and we can arrange a booking for you. Thank you for your enquiry and we look forward to hearing from you.
Written 2 October 2016
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