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Buckle up for a breathtaking helicopter flight from Glenorchy to Earnslaw Burn where you'll join a guided hiking tour getting you closer than ever before to hanging glaciers and cascading waterfalls. It really is one of New Zealand's best kept secrets and a helicopter flight is the best way to experience it all. Departing from Glenorchy, you'll lift off and begin the journey flying over Glenorchy, Dart River and Mt Alfred before touching down in the Mt Earnslaw Basin. Lace up your hiking boots as you follow experienced guides along a meandering glacier-fed river to see an array of wildlife, speargrass and waterfalls as you approach the Earnslaw Basin. Discover local tales of this spectacular location as you sit down for a once-in-a-lifetime picnic and further exploration. Enjoy an incredible moment of bliss in a tranquil location beside a cascading waterfall before the tour wraps up with a scenic return helicopter flight back to Glenorchy. The Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike tour is approximately four hours with up to 25 minutes of flight time. To join the adventure, book online here.
Inclusions
* Scenic helicopter flight * Guided hike
Highlights
* Take a heli flight over Glenorchy, the Dart River, and Mt Alfred * Follow a meandering glacier-fed river, see an array of wildlife, tussock, speargrass and waterfalls * Conclude your hike in the Earnslaw Burn where you can enjoy a quiet picnic
Time
* This experience departs at 10:30am
Duration
* Please allow approximately 4 hours for this experience
Location
* This experience takes place in Glenorchy, Queenstown, Otago
Departure Location
* All flights depart from Heli Glenorchy on 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand
What To Bring
* Wear sensible comfortable covered shoes * Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket * Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
Additional Information
* Minimum passenger numbers apply * Tour operator reserves the right to up-grade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required * Occasionally flight paths or landing locations may alter at the pilot’s discretion * Flights are also weather dependent * For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking
Cancellation Policy
* Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience * Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience * Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction * Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher * We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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About Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy
About Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy
Get ready for an incredible helicopter flight from Glenorchy to Earnslaw Burn for a guided hike that brings you closer to cascading glaciers and waterfalls than ever before. This activity is one of New Zealand's best-kept secrets, and a helicopter flight is the best way to experience it all. You'll take to the skies and begin your journey flying over Glenorchy, the Dart River, and Mt Alfred before landing in the Earnslaw mountain basin.
Why Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy is a must
Travel by helicopter for a spectacular scenic flight over Glenorchy, the Dart River, and Mt Alfred. Follow a winding glacial river, observing diverse wildlife, tussock grasslands, spear grass, and waterfalls. Conclude your hike at Earnslaw Burn where you can enjoy a peaceful picnic.
Top things to do at Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy
Lace up your hiking boots and follow your experienced guide along a winding glacial river to observe diverse wildlife, tussock grasslands, spear grass, and waterfalls as you approach the Earnslaw basin. Learn local stories of this magnificent place as you sit down for a picnic and explore further – a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy moments of bliss in this serene location beside cascading waterfalls before the tour concludes with a scenic helicopter flight back to Glenorchy.
How to get to Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy
All flights depart from Heli Glenorchy at 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand.
Location of Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy
This activity takes place in Glenorchy, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand.
Opening hours of Earnslaw Burn Heli Hike From Glenorchy
This activity departs at 10:30 AM and lasts approximately 4 hours.
Know Before You Go
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Bring warm clothing, including a jacket. Don't forget your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent. A minimum number of passengers is required. The tour operator reserves the right to upgrade passengers or combine flights for operational or flight management reasons if necessary. Flight routes or landing spots may change occasionally at the pilot's discretion. Flights are weather dependent. For aircraft weight and balance purposes, and according to Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, all passengers are required to provide their weight at the time of booking. Booking changes are permitted up to 24 hours before the activity starts. No changes are allowed within 24 hours of the activity. Late arrival or no-show may result in forfeiture of your participation. A booking confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received upon completion of the booking. The voucher can be printed and presented on the day of the activity, or shown on a mobile device. It is recommended to reconfirm your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of booking and before making any other travel arrangements.