The Greenstone Experience Overnight Experience

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Experience the untouched beauty of New Zealand’s high country with our greenstone overnight heli experience. Enjoy a scenic heli flight, guided walks or fishing, and cozy accommodation in a rustic backcountry hut.

The experience

The greenstone overnight heli experience is a one-of-a-kind adventure for nature lovers, explorers, and those seeking complete escape into New Zealand’s untouched high country. Nestled deep within the pristine wilderness of the Greenstone Valley, this guided overnight excursion combines the thrill of heli-access travel with rustic, backcountry hospitality.

Your journey begins with a scenic helicopter flight departing from Queenstown. As you soar above alpine peaks, shimmering rivers, and dense native forest, the beauty of Fiordland’s landscapes will unfold beneath you. Upon arrival at the secluded Greenstone Hut, your greenstone overnight heli experience truly begins.

The Greenstone Hut offers authentic, cozy accommodation in a classic high country setting. Suitable for up to six guests, this charming refuge is equipped with bunk-style sleeping arrangements, a wood fire stove, generated power, hot showers, and flushing toilets. The shared living area is perfect for relaxing, exchanging stories, and enjoying the serene surroundings.

As part of your greenstone overnight heli experience, an expert guide will accompany you on guided walks or optional fly fishing expeditions. Discover native wildlife, explore remote valleys, and admire ancient beech forests. Fishing licenses and equipment can be arranged if you wish to cast a line in the crystal-clear Greenstone River, famed for its rainbow trout.

A highlight of the greenstone overnight heli experience is dining on local cuisine paired with fine Central Otago wines. Your guide will prepare a wholesome dinner and breakfast, making the most of fresh regional produce while you soak up the tranquil atmosphere of this remote alpine paradise.

This overnight escape is available year-round, making it the perfect adventure for those looking to disconnect and reconnect with nature.

Package Includes:

  • Scenic helicopter flight from Queenstown

  • Accommodation at the Greenstone Hut

  • Dinner and breakfast

  • Expert guide accompaniment

Additional Costs:

  • Fishing license and equipment (if applicable)

  • Additional guide (if required)

Supplier: Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

The highlights

The details

Duration
DURATION: On Request
TIME OF TOUR: ON REQUEST
Check In
If you are self-driving, 20mins prior to the 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 passagner 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
For scenic flights, 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 stored 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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