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Heli Glenorchy – Alpine Special
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Heli Glenorchy is a family-owned and operated helicopter company providing scenic flight experiences.

Located at the Glenorchy Airstrip on the doorstep of the Southern Alps, Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, your journey will begin a 45-minute drive from Queenstown along the breathtaking shores of Lake Wakatipu – named as “one of the most beautiful drives in the New Zealand”.

With a genuine connection to the area, there’s nothing better than taking to the skies to see this beautiful part of the world with a trusted local pilot, guide and storyteller. They will fly you from peaceful little Glenorchy, and within 15 minutes you’ll be soaring high above Lake Wakatipu, Dart and Rees Rivers before touching down to feel the freshness of the alpine air on your face and panoramic views of Glenorchy and beyond that will take your breath away.

Trip Intinerary

Alpine Landing Itinerary

Enjoy a drive which is one of the most beautiful drives in New Zealand to Glenorchy.

Arrive at Heli Glenorchy base and meet your guides and pilot.

Take to the skies with your crew and fly high above Lake Wakatipu, as well as the Dart and Rees Rivers.

Touchdown for an alpine landing for some fresh air and stunning views.

Inclusions & Extras

Included

  • Complimentary transport from central Queenstown to Glenorchy and return on request
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Alpine Landing

Not Included

  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Photo Package

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

Pick Ups & Departures

Heli Glenorchy offers complimentary return transport from Queenstown return. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience.

If you are self-driving, it will take approximately one hour to drive from downtown Queenstown to Glenorchy.

Supplier Terms & Conditions

Heli Glenorchy Terms & Conditions

Pricing and GST
All prices are in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of 15% GST (Goods and Service Tax). Your card issuer may apply charges for converting currency. These charges are applied by your card issuer, we accept no responsibility for these. We reserve the right to change our prices. We will not change the price without prior notification. This may only happen in the unlikely event that a typing error has occurred and the price has been displayed incorrectly. In this instance, we reserve the right to withdraw your booking/order and offer at the correct price. Any unlikely occurrences will be dealt with at our discretion.

Payment
As all flights are weather dependent, no payment is taken until the time of your flight. We accept, Cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, WeChat and China UnionPay. A 3% surcharge will apply to all credit and contactless transactions made at the counter. There is no surcharge for EFTPOS or debit cards that are inserted or swiped.

Credit card details
Your credit card details are required at the time of booking to secure a place on a flight. Just fill in your card details; Card Number, Card Expiry Date, and Card Holders Full Name on the booking form. By giving us your Credit Card details you agree for us to take full payment from your credit card in the event you do not show up for your flight and you have not contacted us prior to this time.

Online Security
We use Stripe to encrypt your personal information and Credit Card details. Stripe holds your details within a secure system that fully complies with international Payment Card Security Standards (PCSS). Stripe will verify the card details by charging 50c on your Statement as an ‘uncaptured payment’. This is not an actual charge – but purely for verification purposes that the card details supplied are in fact correct.

Cancellation Policy
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required if you chose to cancel your booking. Any cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will incur a 50% fee. If no notice is given and passengers ‘no-show’ for the flight, 100% of the fare will be charged. If we have to cancel your flight due to bad weather, no fees are incurred.

Weather
All flights are subject to weather conditions on the day. If we cannot undertake the flight at the time you booked due to our often unpredictable weather conditions, we will make our best efforts to reschedule your flight.

New Zealand Applicable Law
This contract is deemed to be made in New Zealand and the law of New Zealand, and of no other country, will apply to all issues relating to the contract or arising out of the contract.

Your booking
All prices listed in our website are ‘share with others’ (SWO) rates. Please understand we may consolidate your flight with other guests if we see fit. If you would like a private experience, please book a private charter.

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.

Privacy Policy
Any personal information supplied to us will only be used to process your booking/order. We do not share your information with any third parties, and protect it through secure systems.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do if I need help with my tour booking?

If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected] if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +61 2 5633 1149 so we can help you.

Do you offer payment plans?

Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100NZD deposit required).

Do I need travel insurance?

We endorse the recommendation that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

Can I book a package but travel in the reverse direction?

Absolutely, just let us know your preferred start and finish location and we’ll make it work.

What is the best way to travel New Zealand?

There is definitely no wrong way to travel New Zealand. Depending on what type of traveller you are, you might enjoy a Campervan road trip over the Hop On Hop Off Bus Packages. We recommend booking a free consultation with one our friendly team and they can tailor their recommendation to your personality and  travel plans.

What if something comes up and I can't make my tour?

We get it. Life is all about the unexpected, especially when you are travelling. If you are unable to make your pre-arranged tour you will need to reach out to our [email protected] so we can give you a helping hand. In all cases we strongly recommend having a valid travel insurance policy which covers you for unexpected cancellations.

Can I add additional tours or make changes to this package?

Yes. All of our packages are customisable so if you would like to make any changes please contact our team under [email protected] or our WhatsApp (+64) 3409 0617

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