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.