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Earnslaw Burn Heli-Hike

The Earnslaw Burn with its hanging glacier and cascading waterfalls really is New Zealand’s best-kept secret, and our guided heli hike is the best way to experience it.

From

NZ$1375

per person

3.5 hours

Highlights

Explore Mt Earnslaw Station
Guided hike in one the most beautiful locations
Picnic lunch
Panoramic views of Glenorchy via air

Full Description

The Earnslaw Burn with its hanging glacier and cascading waterfalls really is New Zealand’s best-kept secret, and our guided heli hike is the best way to experience it.

Departing Glenorchy, take a heli flight over Glenorchy, the Dart River, and Mt Alfred before touching down in the Mt Earnslaw basin. From there, your experienced guide will tell you tales and guide you through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery.

You’ll follow a meandering glacier-fed river, see an array of wildlife, tussock, speargrass and waterfalls before you reach a corner where the mighty Earnslaw Burn comes into view. It will be a moment you never forget. ...

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Meeting Point

Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your flight at 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy.

We also offer complimentary transport from Queenstown return. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience at check-out.

If you are self-driving, please allow at least 1 hour to travel from Queenstown to Glenorchy.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

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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.

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35 Mull Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand, 9349

Earnslaw Burn Heli-Hike

Earnslaw Burn Heli-Hike

The Earnslaw Burn with its hanging glacier and cascading waterfalls really is New Zealand’s best-kept secret, and our ...Show More

Adult: $1375

(102+ years)

Child: $965

(3 - 11 years)

Not suitable for Infants.

Duration: 3.5 Hours

Minimum Passengers: 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the hike suitable for beginners or do I need prior hiking experience?

The hike is rated easy to moderate and is designed for most people with a moderate level of fitness.

What should I wear and bring for the heli-hike?

You are recommended to wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots and warm layered clothes.

Are meals or refreshments included during the hike?

Yes, a gourmet picnic lunch is provided in the Earnslaw Burn Basin, featuring scenic surroundings near a waterfall and beneath the towering glacier.

Are there any age or fitness restrictions for participants?

While no strict age limits are stated, the hike requires moderate fitness and the ability to navigate some uneven or damp terrain.

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