Wow the most amazing 20 min overlooking the remarkables the view was spectacular and Keith our pilot was wonderful . I thoroughly recommend this experience, one you'll never forget
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Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
35 Lucas Place | Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Open today: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Laura U
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Date of experience: June 2019
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enjoyingbeachlife
Buddina, Australia
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What a fantastic experience today. We booked with this company after reading many positive reviews - and we are certainly glad we did. The administration staff were helpful and friendly when we rang to confirm our booking . We were picked up from our hotel on the morning of our tour. Our driver was on time, professional and personable. Our flight was sensational. Luke was our pilot. He made our trip such a perfect experience. He was informative, friendly and had a great knowledge of the area. The highlight was landing on the glacier although the whole trip was sensational. The helicopter was comfortable and the view was great from every seat. I would definitely recommend booking a flight with this company. They are very knowledgeable, professional and helpful and made every part of our trip a perfect experience .
Date of experience: June 2019
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Sales and Marketing Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2019
Kia ora Brad!!
So pleased to hear you had such a wonderful trip and thank you so much for taking the time to let us know and share it!
Luke is awesome and knows the area well so he is great to fly with!
We aim to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and so happy we have achieved this for you!!
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PugTomas
Sydney, Australia
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This was a great experience that one can almost money can’t buy. We originally were slated to head out to Milford Sound with another company but they had to unfortunately cancel due to bad weather. We tried to call around to book locally and it was touch and go as we got pushed back a few times due to the last minute nature of the booking as result of cancellation and the fact that bad weather was headed in. Thanks to the staff for making sure we got on a flight (they need at least 4 pax before they take off). The view was nothing short of awesome as we chose to do the glacier experience......you fly for about 50 mins and also get 10 mins to move around a glacier. Jeremy our pilot was awesome and patient with us as we had a family (who were our fellow passengers) whose kids were flying for the first time
In a chopper so were understandably scared but they still enjoyed it. The full view of the glaciers on a clear day with uninterrupted 360 views made our day and we would strongly recommend it. A MUST DO
Date of experience: June 2019
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Public Relations Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 12 June 2019
Kia ora PugTomas
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed review.
We appreciate the comments about Jeremy. He is a dad, with small children, so is very understanding in that situation.
We hope to share our fabulous landscape and views with you again, in the future.
Kind regards
Trish
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tungcuongdaisy
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The tour included helicopter sight-seeing and landing on glacier. I have to say it was amazing. The mountains, lakes, landscape were so beautiful.
The service guys were very nice.
Must-try when in Queenstown.
Date of experience: March 2019
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Public Relations Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 7 June 2019
Kia ora
We're grateful for you taking the time to share your experiences with us. So pleased you enjoyed our fabulous scenery.
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Trish
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Patrick N
Auckland, New Zealand
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To end a spectacular week in Queenstown we were privelidged to experience the dream ride on a helicopter trip out of Queenstown. The trip was about an hour and the weather was clear with just a tiny breeze. Our Pilot, Luke, is a great man, while we were rugged up he was sporting shorts - a strong Southern man who is a fantastic pilot and tour guide.
The views and experiences shown on photographs do not indicate just how awe inspiring the mountains, glaciers, valleys and jaw dropping scenery are, and anyone who has a chance to get on to these guys and experience some of the most amazing scenery you can imagine will not be disappointed in the experience. Bucket list special.
Date of experience: May 2019
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Public Relations Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 20 May 2019
Kia ora Patrick N
We truly appreciate your summary of your experience with us. So pleased that we were able to share a slice of our New Zealand paradise with you.
I'll pass you comments onto Pilot Luke. He is still wearing shorts today and it was quite cold this morning!
Thank you once again.
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Trish
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stormsoffate
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This is a must do, we took the plunge and did a much longer flight but in reality there is one for any budget, chances are you've done the shotover Jet. This is another level. I have been to QT 3 previous times, and the place just amazes me. I thought I had seeing it from every aspect, till I flew.
While the LOTR /Glacier flight is altered in the warmer month as you can not land on a Glacier. We were told as soon as we booked, and all options to change etc were offered. Communication was great and prompt.
Our flight then became more or less a susprise. I do believe in the fact that the local guys know better than me, so let them choose. I wasn't wrong, and even got to fly with Alfie, in the Helicopter you see on the brochures. So it does happen!
I'm a LOTR fan and Alfie pointed out where many of the filming locations were, some not on the usual LOTR location maps you would find through google. Alfie also explained where the production units were setup, how some of the equipment were ferried in, how long it was just facinating.
It was a smooth, stunning ride in total safe hands. Will do again in the colder month for a Glacier landing, and other locations. A must do!
Date of experience: April 2019
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GlacierSouthernLakes, Public Relations Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2019
Kia ora stomsoffate
Thanks for writing such a detailed review.
Alfie is certainly your man when it comes to insights from the filming of Lord of the Rings.
So pleased you enjoyed your time with us.
Sounds like Queenstown will welcome you again in the future.
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Trish
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