New Zealand Walks Heli Hikes Queenstown New Zealand
From your base in Queenstown the addition of helicopter flight to
your guided walking experience opens up options far and wide. From
the Earnslaw Wakatipu area all the way to beaches of South
Westland. Guided heli hiking from Queenstown for an unforgettable
adventure into the New Zealand wilderness.
Skilled and experienced helicopter pilots have an array of
incredible locations to choose from with jagged mountain peaks,
alpine plant and bird life, and a backdrop of the most
glorious views in the world.
In inclement weather your pilot just picks a place for your guided
walk where the elements aren't invited. The rest is up to you,
your expert guide and a superb gourmet lunch to create a memory
that will never leave you.
THREE UNIQUE OPTIONS:
Remarkable Mountains
Mount Earnslaw Glacier
Mountains to Sea & Sand
Remarkable Mountains
On top of the world, minutes from Queenstown without the strenuous
climb. In this area surrounded by towering jagged mountain peaks
and hidden alpine plant life, you can hike and explore at leisure.
Endless mountaintops, hidden valleys & lakes stretch into
infinity, Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu far below. Silence and
remoteness surround you in this very special environment.
A delicious gourmet lunch, a view you have to see to believe, make
this day an unforgettable experience.
Mount Earnslaw Glacier
Under an ice face of the highest Mountain around Lake Wakatipu,
surrounded by glacial moraine, roaring waterfalls, towering jagged
mountain peaks and hidden alpine plant life, you can hike and
explore at leisure. Silence and remoteness surround you in this
very special environment and the walking can be as easy or as
strenuous as you wish.
A delicious gourmet lunch in amazing surroundings with views you
have to see to believe makes this day an unforgettable experience.
Add a Milford Sound Heli-flight or see Mountains to Sea & Sand Heli
Hike
Mountains to Sea & Sand
Fly by helicopter into the main alpine valley of the Mount
Earnslaw massif called Earnslaw Basin. The Earnslaw valley has
been formed by the Earnslaw Glacier, with its huge ice cliffs that
tower 3000ft to 4000ft over the head of the valley and dominates
the whole area.
The valley is about 10 miles long, with the lower two thirds
covered in native forest; we fly into the upper third of the
valley and walk up, and through the glacial moraine.
This is a magical area, surrounded by high peaks covered in ice
and snow; waterfalls cascade off the rock cliffs covered in moss
and lichens.
It is sheltered and during summer can be sunny and warm, where
alpine plants abound; very few people go there, as the track into
the valley is rough and little used.
The afternoon is spent flying through New Zealand's magnificent
Southern Alps, down big river valleys to the Tasman Sea to walk on
the beautiful beaches of the wild and remote West Coast of the
South Island. Walk along a remote West Coast beach with the Tasman
Sea as a backdrop.
Take the opportunity to see wild life first hand and prospect for
greenstone or Paua (abalone) shells.
Our aim is to challenge you to the degree that makes for an
experience that is enjoyable, unforgettable, and a highlight of
your visit to New Zealand.
ALL TRIPS:
These areas are subject to
weather changes so the operator reserves the right change or
cancel according to conditions on the day.
YOU BRING:
Strong walking boots
A warm/sun hat
Wet/wind/warm clothing for changeable weather
A reasonable level of fitness will ensure an
enjoyable day out
SUPPLIED BY TOUR
OPERATOR:
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Gourmet picnic lunch, soup/coffee/tea, and
bottled water.
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Small day pack
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Some wet/cold weather gear available on loan.
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Cheerful and knowledgeable, local guides,
individual attention.
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Communication and safety equipment to ensure
safety and comfort.
PICK-UP from
all Queenstown and Glenorchy accommodations.
WALK TIMES:
You choose your own duration.
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