Fiordland Helicopters
Fiordland Helicopters
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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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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"The Ata Whenua Helicopter Experience"...Join us on a spectacular scenic flight into the heart of the Fiordland National Park. Fly over breathtaking scenery as you learn about Fiordland's rich history and culture. Land amongst the dramatic landscapes that earn Fiordland its reputation as one of the last great places on earth. We will show you the most spectacular areas of Fiordland. We give you more freedom on flight paths and landing locations and can tailor any flight to your own requirements. Ask us about our exclusive fishing, hunting, diving, kayaking, cruising and tramping packages to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and/or Dusky Sound. All flights include wilderness landings AND complimentary admission per person to our award winning film of Fiordland "Ata Whenua - Shadowland"
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John F
New Zealand3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
What a fantastic experience in one of the most magical places in the country. Thanks to Mark and Ben for a unforgettable day. Highly recommend Fiordland Helicopters and Doubtful Sound trip
Regards John and Robyn
Regards John and Robyn
Written 5 November 2023
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BazNZ
Auckland Central, New Zealand110 contributions
Apr 2022
We did the Kepler Heli hike which in itself is great. However we felt like they couldn't get rid of us quickly enough. Passengers flying with another company on the day were landed on another mountain before being dropped at Luxmore hut. They paid less too.
Written 17 April 2022
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We are so disappointed to hear your experience with Fiordland Helicopters wasn’t what you had expected.
There are other companies in town that offer very similar packages and packages can be adjusted to suit customers preferences. We do apologise if this was the experience you would have preferred and had we of known at the time of booking we could have absolutely tailored the package to a trip that would have included multiple landings and a slightly longer duration. However, this can adjust the price.
Without knowing the circumstances of the other company, it is hard to comment on the price. There can be many differing factors for this.
I can see that your booking enquiry came directly from the Kepler Heli Hike page of our website. We have tried to be a clear as possible as to what this package includes and have not mentioned that the trip includes any landings other than Luxmore Hut but if you found any information on our website misleading, we would love to know so that we can rectify this to avoid any confusion in the future.
Lastly, thank you for taking the trouble to give us feedback following your experience, we really appreciate it. You may like to know that we make many company decisions based purely on feedback, so it really is listened to. All comments are also reviewed on a regular basis and every one of them is seen as helpful to our business.
Written 8 May 2022
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Jason Harman
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Friends
Someone recommended this company to us because of their excellent reputation in the region, and we weren’t disappointed.
Mark dropped us into our Wapiti hunting block and promptly picked us up again a few days later (unexpectedly) after our campsite got flooded out. The scenery we flew over is absolutely phenomenal and needs to be seen to be believed.
Sarah was super helpful throughout the booking process, and she even couriered us + our gear to/from the hangar because we didn’t have access to a vehicle - supreme southern hospitality!
100% would book with them again on future trips to Fiordland, and will recommend to everyone coming down here.
Mark dropped us into our Wapiti hunting block and promptly picked us up again a few days later (unexpectedly) after our campsite got flooded out. The scenery we flew over is absolutely phenomenal and needs to be seen to be believed.
Sarah was super helpful throughout the booking process, and she even couriered us + our gear to/from the hangar because we didn’t have access to a vehicle - supreme southern hospitality!
100% would book with them again on future trips to Fiordland, and will recommend to everyone coming down here.
Written 13 April 2022
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Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very grateful for the recommendation that brought you to us, and of course your recommendation too. We're sorry your trip didn't go to plan due to the weather this time but we would love to see you back this way again!
Written 8 May 2022
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Joseph Graham
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Wapiti ballot block transport
Awesome friendly service
Mark was fantastic and went above and beyond to get us out before the weather really deteriorated!
Highly recommend for hunting block transfers
Awesome friendly service
Mark was fantastic and went above and beyond to get us out before the weather really deteriorated!
Highly recommend for hunting block transfers
Written 17 April 2021
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Mark
Tawa, New Zealand1 contribution
Dec 2020
Heli and Hike was an awesome way to experience part of the Kelper track in a day with 3 teenage boys. We drove from Queenstown and boarded the Heli with Mark as our pilot. Even though the day was a bit windy Mark was able to drop us at Luxmore Hut with the skill of a seasoned and knowledgable pilot. From there it took us about 3 .5 hours of leisurely downhill walking back to Te Anau. We met several persons coming up the hill whom wished they had experienced the track the way we were.
Amazing track and amazing service with the team at Fiordland Helicopters. Would recommend to anyone.
Amazing track and amazing service with the team at Fiordland Helicopters. Would recommend to anyone.
Written 21 December 2020
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jermanyjack
Page, AZ9 contributions
Jan 2020
I'm still stunned with experience! Mark Hollows was our pilot and guide - his knowledge was extensive and his treatment to my wife and me (I have a broken arm and wearing a cast) was beyond courteous - he was a gentlemen of the highest order. I was awed with the landscape and Mark"s description and narrative, but when we got back to our computer after the flight and uploaded the hundreds of photos we took, I became nearly speechless, as I talked with my wife, with beauty of the experience. We will fly the NORTH Ultimate Collecxtion in a few days, and my only regret is that we won't have time to make another flight after that.
Written 13 January 2020
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thank you very much for your wonderful review. The Southern region of Fiordland is truly a spectacular sight that not many people get to witness due to how remote it is. We are pleased you have managed to capture it's beauty for future reference of your flight with us.
We look forward to seeing you again for your Northern flight :)
Written 14 January 2020
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Rosemary F
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Couples
This is the BEST trip we have EVER done!! Kim, our pilot, was fabulous from start to finish, with lots of knowledge of the area. Far exceeded our expectations with scenery best in the world! We had plenty of time at two stops for gorgeous photos. An absolute MUST-DO. Thankyou so much for a never-to-be forgotten experience of a lifetime!
Written 16 October 2019
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sequoia44
Irvine, CA140 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
The helicopter ride was the highlight of our trip to New Zealand. We did the Doubtful Sound tour which was truly spectacular; words cannot describe the unspoiled beauty of Fiordland National Park as seen from the air. Our trip included two landings, one atop a mountain and one by a waterfall and stream. The expert pilot included great commentary on the sights as well as fun facts on New Zealand. We were fortunate to be picked up on the grassy area in front of Fiordland Lodge, where we were staying. Highly Recommend!
Written 23 July 2019
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Alex I
El Calafate, Argentina5 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
If you are looking for an experience that you absolutely cannot find anywhere else and will remember forever, this is that experience. My family and I booked the Doubtful Sound Heli / Kayak Exclusive day trip. I don't think any experience will come close to how incredible this day was. We started at Fiordland's Helicopter pad with Kim as our pilot. Kim is an incredible pilot and also one of the coolest people I've ever met. And thank god he was our pilot, because my mom got extremely nervous when we first got in the helicopter. Kim was able to calm her down and assure her that she was in good hands. I've been in a few helicopter rides before, but nothing compares to the beauty seen over Doubtful Sound. Kim flew us next to the mountains, pointed out locations from movies, and shared his incredible experiences. When we flew between mountains to a hidden waterfall, the scenery was so stunning I was convinced that I was in a movie. From there, we met up with Cloudy and Mark for kayaking. Cloudy and Mark were hilarious and such fun that even if we didn't kayak, it would have been a great trip. We did kayak, and Doubtful Sound was unbelievable. We only saw one other group for the whole four hours on the water, which is a huge difference from the overcrowded Milford Sound. And our lunch was beautifully served on the boat in between kayaking sessions, and to this day it is the best lunch I've ever had. All in all this is the greatest experience you can possibly take in New Zealand to a scenery that is yet to be discovered by mainstream tourists. We cannot thank Kim and the team enough for taking such good care of us. They went the extra mile to make this trip the best it possibly could be. You leave here with an unforgettable trip and amazing new friends!
Written 22 July 2019
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Stuart A
18 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
Absolutely spectacular way to see the Fiordlands. Very experienced pilots w extensive knowledge of the area, thanks Phil!
Written 16 March 2019
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Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your scenic flight with us :)
Kind regards, The team at Fiordland Helicopters
Written 17 March 2019
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