Highlights:
- Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau.
- Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes before flying above the local’s playground.
- We land at a mountain tarn – take a breath of crisp alpine air and enjoy rugged mountain views over the Main Divide.
- Once airborne again, you’ll fly over the remote Kepler Mountains before getting dropped off at the Luxmore Hut.
- Enjoy stunning views over the South Arm of Lake Te Anau before beginning your hike on the Kepler Great Walk trail.
Included:
- Scenic Flight
- Boat transfers back to Te Anau.
- Luxmore Hut landing fees.
Day 1 : Fiordland Heli-Hike
Soar high above the Kepler Mountains and view the Kepler Track from the air. Land beside a pretty mountain tarn with views of the Main Divide View the ‘Hidden Lakes’ from the air. Enjoy a taste of the well-formed Kepler Track Explore fascinating limestone caves (optional). Combine air, land, and lake for a fantastic experience amidst the Fiordland wilderness.
Meals: None
Departs: Daily all year round - tough all flights are subject to weather conditions on the day.
Pickup/Return: Boat trip back to town centre, Te Anau - 10min
Option 1 for hike: Luxmore Hut to Brod Bay.
The well-formed track winds through native beech forest and is all downhill to Brod Bay, onto the shores of Lake Te Anau.
Duration of hike: 2.5-3 hours
Option 2 for hike: Luxmore Hut – Luxmore Summit – Brod Bay
We highly recommend this option so you can soak up the amazing views from Luxmore Summit, before descending onto the shores of Lake Te Anau.
Duration of hike: 5-6 hours including additional Summit Track.
What to Bring:
Insect repellent
Sun lotion
Good footwear
Extra Costs:
No extra costs with the flight unless you would like to include our picnic add on.
