Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Glacier Southern Lakes is Queenstown's leading scenic heli-flight company with a reputation of providing a high standard of professionalism and service. We offer daily scenic helicopter tours over the mountains, lakes, glaciers and fiords in and around Middle-earth, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park & Mt Aspiring National Park. Alpine or snow landings are part of all our flights and glacier landings are included in all our Milford Sound flights. We have the most experienced team of helicopter pilots in Queenstown who will share their extensive local knowledge with you. For Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit fans we can show you many of the Queenstown film locations like nobody else, with pilots who were part of the film crew.
Queenstown, New Zealand

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Travellers' Choice
2023

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Nov 2023 • Family
Amazing highlight of my trip to Queenstown. I highly recommend a trip with Luke! His competence and experience shows an ability to reassure and make passengers feel safe, especially those anxious about flying. Stopping on a glacier was an especially memorable. Specular views of the mountainous and lake terrain were breathtaking. Don’t hesitate, you’ll love it! Mauri ora Fabian.
Written 11 November 2023
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Kia Ora Mauri ora Fabian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent scenic flight. I am so pleased that your Pilot, Luke made you all feel safe during the flight, meaning you had a more enjoyable experience! We trust you took many photos and videos to look back on. Thank you very much for choosing to fly with GSLH. We hope to fly you again in the near future. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 13 November 2023
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Michelle M
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
We woke up to an overcast day and thought we wouldn’t enjoy it. Was fantastic. We landed on a mountain side and played in snow!! We had been to the Grand Canyon a month before and this was ten times better ! Thanks to our pilot Alfie!
Written 1 November 2023
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Hi Shellymac0805, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on your recent flight with us. We love hearing that we exceeded your expectations on your flight and bonus that you got to play in the snow! I will pass along your kind words to Pilot Alfie! Kind regards, Tegan
Written 13 November 2023
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Natalija
Queenstown, New Zealand3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
An incredible experience! I would highly recommend visiting Milford Sound with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. Our pilot Stu was professional and welcoming. He made everyone on board feel special and his local knowledge was very impressive. A must-do activity when in Queenstown
Written 28 October 2023
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Hi Flyer07090974800, Thank you for your review and your very kind words! We are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful flight with Stu. I will be sure to pass along your lovely feedback. Thank you very much for choosing to fly with GSLH. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 13 November 2023
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Joseph T
11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The flight was great. The views going to, over Milford Sound (MS), and coming back from were fantastic. We flew over a variety of snow capped mountains going and coming back. There were three landings, the first was a 10 min. stop at a beach viewing the Tasman Sea, and then a 25 min. +/- stop at Milford Sound airport. Both of these stops provided great photo spots of the MS. The Sand Flies were bad at both of these locations, so insect repellant is advised if it is warm. There's a bathroom facility near the MS airport stop. The third and most exciting stop was a 10-15 min. stop near the top of a snow covered mountain. We landed in about 10 inches of fresh snow and got out to get great pictures. It was sunny and not windy so we didn't need extra clothing at this stop. Everyone had extra clothing in a storage compartment in case they were needed. The pilot was great, the ride was very smooth. Views and photos were great. Tour service was excellent. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. The weather was good which I understand is always iffy. There was another couple flying with us making a total of 4 passengers. The helicopter has six passenger seats (2 in front and 4 in back), so if was nice to have a little extra room with just the four of us. At each stop we changed seating so everyone could get a front seat for one flying section. The trip from hotel pickup up to drop off took 3.5 hours. In-air flight time was around 2 hours. The price seems a little high, but I would recommend the tour as the best way to see MS and a section of the NZ Alps from Queenstown.
Written 27 October 2023
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Hi Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience on our Milford Extended flight. It sounds like you had the perfect weather for your flight to Milford Sound! We are lucky to be able to share our backyard with passengers like yourself and show the true beauty of our region from the air. We trust you captured many photos and videos from your flight! I will be sure to pass along your very kind feedback to both the pilot and wider team. Thank you again for your feedback, it was an absolute pleasure flying you to Milford Sound and thank you for choosing to fly with GSLH. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 13 November 2023
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AussieMike37
Bendigo, Australia40 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
You simply must do this trip. We landed on top of a mountain!! A freaking mountain!! Covered in snow!! Amazing experience, amazing views. Just do it! Stop reading and book it now!
Written 24 October 2023
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Hi AussieMike37, Thank you for your review, It's not everyday you can say you've landed on top of a mountain! We hope you took plenty of photos and videos of your memorable experience. We are so glad to have been part of this amazing experience whilst you were visiting Queenstown. Thank you for choosing to fly with GSLH. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 25 October 2023
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Seryn P
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Oct 2023 • Friends
Unreal experience !! Must do here in Queenstown .. staff are incredible from the reception to the pilot .Professional, safe and full of interesting commentary. One of the best experiences I’ve ever done. You get so close to the glacier and have plenty of time to take photos. The best and most spectacular way to see Queenstown and the surrounding areas !! Love love love
Written 19 October 2023
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Hi Seryn, Thank you very much for your sharing your experience about our Earnslaw Burn + Glacier Explorer flight. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time, I will share your kind words to Pilot Kurt and the wider team! Thank you for choosing to fly with Glacier Southern Lakes. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 25 October 2023
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Trip559756
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Wowowowow! We did the Remarkables sundown experience and my husband and I highly recommend it, the whole experience start to finish from the transfer to up in the air and the views up top were spectacular!
Our Pilot Jeremy was awesome and we had such a smooth flight and it's not everyday you can enjoy a beverage from the top of a mountain 10/10
Written 10 October 2023
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Hi Trip559756, Thank you so much for your review! We are over the moon to hear that you had such an enjoyable time on your Remarkables Sundown flight with Pilot Jeremy. It's a special moment being on top of a mountain taking in the views and enjoying a beverage with a loved one. We thank you for sharing your experience and also for choosing to fly with GSLH! Kind regards, Tegan
Written 10 October 2023
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davidmima
Brisbane, Australia86 contributions
Received a call this morning saying it was unsafe and dangerous to fly to Milford. They offered a smaller flight around Queenstown. They also offered another day to make up for the weather but unfortunately we fly out tomorrow.
Can not blame the weather or the company. They called early this morning giving us plenty of notice.

I really can’t give a low feedback as I appreciate it’s safety first.
Written 8 October 2023
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Hi Davidmima, Thank you for your review. Apologies that we were unable to fly you to Milford Sound today. There was a combination of high winds, rain and low cloud, this is very typical for Milford as it has its own mirco-climate. We take safety very seriously and want to ensure you have the best experience possible when on a flight with us. I am pleased to hear that the team assisted you and provided you with alternative flight options. We hope that when you are next in Queenstown we get the opportunity to fly you to Milford Sound! Kind regards, Tegan
Written 8 October 2023
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miketravel86
whistler18 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Amazing Hands Down

So glad choose this operator

After being an Aviation geek myself and comparing all the other companies down to the detail and also asking if there was industry discount - this came out the best value.

They didnt offer industry discount. But they offered the best value for money $1050 (in saying that i see rates have gone up 1st oct must be busy season)

Was incredible - 3 landings, glacier, milford and a hill top with stunning views

The captain michael was incredble - few air pockets along the way expected.

But its such a tricky area with the roads limited in and weather always changing - was a brilliant flight and you even did a short walk

The pilot was great took many photos - and even knew how to use everyones mobiles and different features and landscape portrait mode

Certainly the best value

Only negative if i had to find one - would be maybe after taking off from milford sound heli pad once in the air you do another 360 in the air of the postcard view - as you only do it once

be careful of reflections in the glass - we were lucky to have the big helicopter out this day - first time of the season and everyone moved around the seats without being asked - the captain didnt need to get involved - but thought he might suggest seating at first to make sure ppl rotated.

Stunning - should choose this company

Other companies were way more $$ or cheaper and shorter and 1 landing or none

This company certainly best value and service
Written 1 October 2023
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Hi Mike, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback about your Milford Extended flight. We are over the moon to hear that you had such an incredible flight after your extensive research. This flight is one of our most popular flights and you can see why!! I will pass along your very find words to Pilot Michael and also your feedback about doing another orbit around Milford when departing the area. Thank you for choosing to fly with GSLH, it was an absolute pleasure flying you to Milford. We hope to see you again in the near future. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 8 October 2023
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sara373728
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The best experience we could have while in Queenstown, can’t thank the team at GSLH enough for such an amazing experience. The team made us feel so safe and ensured we had the best experience. Touched down on a magical spot in the Remarkables for photos and to take in the view. A MUST do while in NZ!
Written 27 September 2023
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Hi Sara, Thank you very much for sharing your recent feedback on your Remarkables scenic flight. It's so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your experience and of course felt safe, this is one of our main priorities when flying our guests. We hope you took plenty of photos to capture all those amazing memories. Thank you for choosing to fly with GSLH. Kind regards, Tegan
Written 28 September 2023
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