Located at the Glenorchy Airstrip on the doorstep of the Southern Alps, Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, your journey will begin with a 45-minute drive from Queenstown along the breathtaking shores of Lake Whakatipu.
Named as “One of the most beautiful drives in the New Zealand."
Heli Glenorchy is a premier, locally owned helicopter company that offers bespoke luxury scenic flights, delivering an unparalleled experience in New Zealand's stunning Southern Alps region. Specialising in tailored flight options, Heli Glenorchy focuses on creating a personalised, luxurious adventure that takes guests on an unforgettable journey over some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Heli Glenorchy are an authority in the commercial field. Our pilots regularly work with long-lines as part of our day to day operations. Heli Glenorchy offer a comprehensive range of nationwide Commercial Support Services. We pride ourselves on our vastly experienced team who operate efficiently and effectively. We offer a safe, high quality service that is easily tailored to meet any client’s needs utilising our aircraft and our range of equipment.
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EXCELLENT Based on 163 reviews Posted on Google Ceitidh26/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. OMG this was my first (an only) Helicopter Experience and it was fantastic! Purely amazing! The trip was well organised, th shuttle from Queenstown on time. I felt safe the entire time, our pilot Matt was super chill and explained a lot about Glaciers and such. I thought it very thoughtful that we switched seats after every stop so that everyone sat in the front seat once. Also the stops: it is so worth booking the Alpine and Glacier landings. The Alpine was a tad nicer but the glacier landing was incredible, too. Thank you HeliGlenorchy for giving me the time of my life! I still rewatch my videos every day… the best part was always flying over the ridge 😱😁Posted on Google Sandy Williams26/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing, will do again. Great memories. Many thanks to John the pilot for getting me back in time.Posted on Google Nick Wharmby23/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took a trip to Earnslaw Burn from Glenorchy and it was an absolutely amazing experience. The team at Heli Glenorchy were great and the pilot Matt a legend; adding to our experience and giving us time when appreciate. I could not fault the whole package.Posted on Google alexandra rogister20/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highlight of our trip! Couldn’t recommend this more! Matt is such an experienced pilot and the views are breathtaking. Thank you guys for the best memories ♥️Posted on Google Kathryn Gamber18/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Must DO! Safe, great pilots!!! EPIC!Posted on Google Joy18/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely an amazing experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Matt was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He took us to stunning spots with truly unforgettable views!Posted on Google Marta Pardo15/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Increíble experiencia me encantó , tuvimos mucha suerte con el tiempo el sol estaba increíble y pudimos aterrizar en el glaciar gracias a Matt mi piloto se los recomiendo además como actividad comparado con otras está súper bien de precio calidad experiencia !Posted on Google Tjarco Groefsema13/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent flight. Excellent pilot. Very friendly. We booked a flight to earnslaw burn. Highly recommended.Posted on Google Geena Napoli12/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience! We took the flight to earnslaw burn and it will be something we remember forever. Sam our pilot was lovely and kept the vibes super relaxed during the flight. Would highly recommend this experience.Posted on Google Lee Sterling04/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was amazing. Matt our pilot was friendly and experienced. He happily answered our questions and volunteered great information and fun stories. Don't do it if you have acrophobia! Not for the faint of heart. But we're both over 60 and didn't have any issues. Sometimes splurges are worth it. We went with the glacier landing with the Earnslaw Burn stop.
EXCELLENT Based on 618 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Alice I27/06/2026Verified Unforgettable experience An amazing experience from helicopter ride to landing on fresh winter snow on the glacier. Highly recommend for those who wish to do snow landing, Heli Glenorchy is the one you go to. 😊Posted on Tripadvisor timmos821/03/2026Verified Glacier landing Unforgettable experience The best experience of a lifetime, glacier landing with unforgettable memories of the helicopter flight and stunning scenery. Omg the bestPosted on Tripadvisor Kate W26/02/2026Verified Absolutely amazing From the moment we arrived, everything was flawless. The welcome at reception set the tone for the entire adventure — and oh my goodness, Michelle was hands down the best person we could have dealt with. She was warm, organised, calming, and genuinely excited for us. You can tell she loves what she does, and it made us feel so special and taken care of from the very beginning. Our bus driver was absolutely fantastic — friendly, professional, and made the journey comfortable and enjoyable. It’s the little touches and conversations that make a difference, and he nailed it. And then… the flight. Just WOW. Our pilot was incredible — confident, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe while giving us the most breathtaking experience of our lives. The views were surreal, and the smooth flying made it even more magical. This wasn’t just a helicopter ride — it was a beautifully run experience from start to finish. Thank you so much to the entire team. We are beyond grateful and will be talking about this forever. Highly, highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor neolac22/02/2026Verified The highlight of a trip to South Island This was definitely the highlight of our two weeks on South Island. Our travel advisor had arranged for us to be picked up from the deck of the Fiordland Jewel ship in Milford Sound, where we had enjoyed an overnight cruise (wonderful!), and fly to Glenorchy over the mountains, where our driver met us. We felt like rock stars! The scenery was incredible, and the trip included a stop at a gorgeous mountain lake, as well as a (unscheduled) brief stop on a glacier, before the clouds rolled in. Matt, our pilot, went out of his way to make the experience special, and it was the smoothest helicopter flight I have ever had. A not-to-be missed experience.Posted on Tripadvisor Rob B21/01/2026Verified Fun Snow Landing Had a great experience with Heli Glenorchy. It started with the excellent service from Jess at the office in Glenorchy. She was friendly, professional and very helpful. They were also very accommodating as we did reschedule our trip due to weather. Our pilot Matt was a very nice fella and made us feel relaxed throughout the trip. He had a very good knowledge of the area and narrated a bit throughout the Snow Landing. I would recommend these folks!Posted on Tripadvisor a3r0naut18/01/2026Verified Like opening a door into a dream - then stepping into it. Landing on a mountain peak, a glacier and in a stunning vale beneath towering cataracts are “pinch me” moments. Standing in these fantasy landscapes has been a true highlight of my trip to New Zealand and superb value.Posted on Tripadvisor Midwest207/12/2025Verified Awesome hike and sites of the mountains. My wife and I had the most marvelous experience hiking in Earnslaw Burn with Donnie. It was a one of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand. The adventure begins with a helicopter journey into the Earnslaw Burn with very experienced helicopter pilot and a very experience guide, oddly from Scotland. Although we I am 71 and my wife is in her 60's we are in pretty good shape which helped with the leisurely 2 hour hike up some trails and thru some frigid streams. Make sure to wear good hiking boots. We learned so much and also enjoyed the serenity and awe inspiring mountains, waterfalls, streams and views of glaciers. It was an awesome experience. The adventure was topped of when we arrived at our end point to find chairs, lunch and even more natural splendor. Our trip home in the helicopter flew above the mountain with stupendous views and visions of the glacier feeding the streams. A must do if visiting Queenstown.Posted on Tripadvisor Tony23/11/2025Verified Awesome trip to a glacier and Earnslaw Burn Awesome trip to a glacier and then onto Earnslaw Burn. Earnslaw Burn is just stunning and we spend at least 10 minutes just staring at it in awe. Definitely put Earnslaw Burn on your to do list before it goes entirely in another few years. We stopped on a glacier as well which was really special. Would definitely recommend to dona trip with heli glenorchyPosted on Tripadvisor Larry Toohey02/09/2025Verified Glacier Heli Landing We did a glacier flight with Heli Glenorchy and every part of the experience from booking to the flight was amazing, the lady in the office was fantastic and our Pilot was 1 of 2 Matts flying that day, we were so buzzed we forgot to ask which one but he was so good that we decided he must be the best Matt! 😆 Flight was amazing, Matt was super friendly and informative. My partner and I booked this for ourselves saying "heck it it's a once in a lifetime experience" but we realised we lied to ourselves because we wanted to do it again the minute we got off. We'll definitely we going again with Heli Glenorchy as there isn't any part of the experience that we thought they could have done better. Thanks so much guys and we look forward to seeing you again!Posted on Tripadvisor Gabriella N21/05/2025Verified Don't look any further and book this!!! Earnslaw Burn Encounter Helicopter Tour - This is the one! Look no further and chose Heli Glenorchy! Stunning tour with the absolute best customer service, every single staff member was lovely, helpful, genuinely kind, interested and friendly to the max. The landscape speaks for itself, and was simply unbelievably beautiful. We are still coming to terms with what we were lucky enough to see and do today, and feel super grateful to all the staff today for giving us a once in a lifetime experience. We never felt rushed, service was second to none. Seriously, do yourself a favour and book your heli tour here. Amazing!
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Glenorchy 9372
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