The Greenstone Experience Day Visit

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The greenstone heli adventure takes you deep into New Zealand’s untouched high country by helicopter. Hike, fish, or explore with a personal guide in exclusive alpine locations.

The experience

The greenstone heli adventure is the ultimate escape for anyone seeking untouched wilderness and authentic New Zealand high country experiences. Start your day with a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight departing from Queenstown. Take in breathtaking aerial views of towering peaks, lush valleys, and sparkling alpine rivers before landing deep in the heart of the remote Greenstone Valley.

Once you arrive, your greenstone heli adventure continues with exclusive access to a pristine backcountry station surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Whether you prefer hiking, heli-fishing for rainbow trout in the crystal-clear Greenstone River, or simply soaking up the tranquility, this experience is tailored to suit your preferences. An expert guide will accompany you throughout the journey, offering fascinating insights into the area’s ecology, history, and cultural significance.

The greenstone heli adventure is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Fly anglers will enjoy the opportunity to fish in secluded stretches of the river known for their abundant trout population, while hikers can explore the unspoiled terrain at their own pace. Optional activities can be arranged to customize your experience, including fly fishing excursions or private guided walks through the valley.

A gourmet picnic lunch is provided at a scenic riverside location, giving you time to relax and refuel while surrounded by snow-capped mountains and ancient beech forest. Every aspect of the greenstone heli adventure is designed to showcase the beauty and remoteness of this remarkable region.

After a day of adventure and exploration, your helicopter will return to whisk you back to Queenstown, capping off an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most breathtaking scenery.

Highlights:

  • 35-minute scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown

  • Exclusive guided wilderness experience in the Greenstone Valley

  • Optional heli-fishing or guided hiking activities

  • Gourmet riverside picnic lunch

  • Expert guide sharing ecological, historical, and cultural insights

  • Private alpine location access

  • Suitable for all seasons, available year-round

Important Information:

  • Duration: Approx. 6 hours, including flights

  • Price: Available on request

  • Optional extras: Fishing license, equipment, or additional guide

  • Departure: Queenstown

Supplier: Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

Reconnect with nature and uncover the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s high country with the unforgettable greenstone heli adventure.

The highlights

The details

Duration
DURATION: On Request
TIME OF TOUR: ON REQUEST
Check In
If you are self-driving, 20mins prior to flights departure. // If you are getting picked up by us, it will be 30mins prior to the flights departure.
Location: 35 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Transport
A courtesy coach is available to pick up and drop off passengers from selected locations or you can self drive to the Heli Pad - we have free parking for our passengers. We are located at 35 Lucas Place, Frankton (near to Queenstown Airport).
Additional Inclusions
Yes, we would need to know of any food allergies.

The restrictions

Physical
Light Fitness - we do not have a maximum passenger weight, however for the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority standard weights we require all individual passenger weights at the time of booking. Passengers will be weighed again upon check-in to ensure we have accurate weights of all passengers.
Accessibility
We have flown many people in wheelchairs before. However, due to safety reasons, we do ask that they remain in the helicopter during the landings as it can take some time get them in and out. Lastly, we do ask they have someone with them as the pilot will need assistance.
Pregnancy & Babies
For infants we provide extra lap belts so that they are restrained as well as child sized headphones which aren’t connected to the internal PA system. There is no minimum age to fly and we find that toddlers and babies are very comfortable flying – very often they just fall asleep! Even though an infant will sit on your lap, our aircraft manufacturer (Airbus) stipulate there are no more than six passengers on any flight, irrespective of the age of the passenger or whether or not they take up a seat. – infants will be charged at the childs rate. Pregnant women can also fly, its completely up to them if they feel comfortable to do so!
Children
Children aged 0 – 11 years are eligible for child rates. Child rates are calculated at 70% of the adult fare unless otherwise stated. 12 years and over are considered adults.

The common questions

Cameras are recommended for both tours, however be aware these are carried at your own risk.
Because you’ll be outdoors in an alpine environment you will need:

Comfortable walking shoes/boots
Windproof jacket
Warm clothing
Camera, sunglasses, hat, sunblock and any personal items
We do not have lockers, but we are happy to look after any guest’s belongings. You are also allowed to bring backpacks on your flight, these will just be sorted in the rear locker.
Weather plays a big part in what we do and unfortunately none of us have figured out how to control it yet! We don’t fly if we know that the turbulence will be bad or if we know there’s too much cloud around to actually see anything during your ‘scenic’ flight.

To combat all this we always recommend that you book your flight at the start of your stay in Queenstown, so if weather is unfavourable the first day we can reschedule you to the next day. Most of the time this strategy is very successful and we are able to give guests an amazing experience.
Our standard cancellation policy of written notice 48 hours prior for full refund applies for this activity. For more information please refer to our terms and conditions.

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