Southern Lakes Helicopters has reopened after NZ’s pandemic lockdown! My 2 boys (10 +12) and I thoroughly enjoyed the 40-min “Mountain Magic” scenic flight. We took off from the helipad on the shore of Lake Te Anau and flew up into the mountains, where we landed next to a pristine alpine lake nestled among the clouds and mountaintops. The flight offered a unique and beautiful perspective of this stunning part of the world. We saw waterfalls from the air; clouds pouring over ridges; craggy peaks; and deep valleys that rarely see humans. Our pilot also served as our tour guide, pointing out a number of different features and answering questions during the flight. My older son said the flight inspired him to be a pilot. The whole operation was well-run and professional, and the experience can’t be beat. Highly recommended!