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Queenstown · Otago · New Zealand

Fiordland's Finest Private Charter

Starting From From $6,312.05 per person Current Project Expedition rate
2 Hours 30 Mins 4.17 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Charter Operated by Heliworks Queenstown
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Glide past coastal fjords, skim over glaciers, chase waterfalls, and count the endless peaks as you embark on our signature Fiordland flight. Mt Tutoko makes an appearance on the way home, shortly before we land in the Earnslaw Burn. The famous Fiordland region is a World Heritage Site. Filled with pristine alpine lakes, roaring waterfalls, glaciers, fjords, and rugged mountains, this area has it all – and with three stunning landings: an alpine lake, a glacier, and in the stunning Earnslaw Burn, you will experience it all on this incredible journey. Our adventure begins out of Queenstown, flying over Ben Lomond and the Richardson Mountains, past rustic Glenorchy village, and continuing high up in the alps to picturesque Lake Erskine. Next we head to the source of the mighty Sutherland Falls. Lake Quill feeds this monstrous waterfall, with a drop of 580m/1,900 ft and a very loud roar to match. Milford Sound is calling. Leaving the falls, we skip over to the rugged West Coast, sweeping past iconic Mitre Peak. From here we make a beeline towards Mt Tutoko – the highest peak in Fiordland – before circling back to land at the Earnslaw Burn. With a hanging glacier overhead and waterfalls cascading down around you, the Earnslaw Burn is a sight to behold. Even in winter, when many of the waterfalls have frozen dry, the glacier swells with fresh, dazzling snowfall. It’s a magical place. This is our final stop before we fly back home to Queenstown, passing over the historic gold mining sites of Skippers Canyon. Didn’t we say this trip has it all? In winter months (June – August), the Earnslaw Burn does not have as many fast-flowing waterfalls compared to our spring and summer months (September – March). It is still a stunning and magical location to visit during winter as there is usually extra snow coverage on the glacier and throughout the valley.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Bird’s eye view of Milford Sound
  • Alpine & glacier landings (weather permitting)
  • View Lake Quill and Sutherland Falls – 580m/1,900 ft waterfall
  • Experience Earnslaw Burn – we are the only company permitted to land at Earnslaw Burn
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Queenstown

Helicopter Tours at Ben Lomond (Otago).

Continued

Queenstown

Sightseeing at Mount Richardson (Southland).

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Queenstown

Sightseeing at Lake Quill.

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Queenstown

Sightseeing at Mitre Peak (New Zealand).

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Queenstown

Sightseeing at Mount Tutoko.

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Queenstown

Sightseeing at Fiordland Region.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Private experience Experienced guide

Not Included

Tips & Gratuity Food & Drinks

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point at 64 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown. Pickup Locations: Fernhill Area - Fernhill, Queenstown, New Zealand (60 Minutes before) Central Queenstown Pick Up - 37 Camp Street, Queenstown, New Zealand (45 Minutes before) Hilton Hotel Resort & Spa - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Peninsula Road, Kawarau Heights, Queenstown, New Zealand (30 Minutes before)

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

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