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Escape the crowds and experience the Greenstone Valley by helicopter with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, with landing granted by Ngai Tahu. Fly over Lake Wakatipu and into a remote back country world where pristine rivers, wide open landscapes, and absolute seclusion await. Whether you want to fish, hike, or simply soak in the scenery, this exclusive access ensures a wilderness experience that feels truly untouched.
Fish, hike, or simply soak in the scenery. The choice is yours in the untouched Greenstone Valley. Experience this remarkable landscape by helicopter with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, with landing granted by Ngai Tahu.
A 35 minute scenic flight is all it takes to leave the crowds of Queenstown behind and step into a completely different world in the remote back country. Guests can enjoy the Greenstone Valley and Greenstone River on a day trip or as an overnight escape.
Your journey begins with a flight over Lake Wakatipu before touching down deep within a high country station. Guests can be confident that the wilderness they arrive in is theirs alone.
Let us guide you into this landscape, where you can follow the old Pounamu trails and experience the valley in the same way early travelers once did.
The pristine Greenstone River runs through the heart of the tussock covered valley, clear and unspoiled as it winds toward Lake Wakatipu. Known among local fly fishers as one of the region’s best kept secrets, the river is rich with rainbow trout, especially in spring. With exclusive helicopter access, your chances of landing the perfect catch are significantly increased. Seasonal fishing regulations apply.
The Greenstone Valley holds deep cultural significance as a historic travel route for Māori moving between the West Coast and Central Otago. These trails were used in the search for pounamu, which was prized for tools, weapons, and ornaments. Otago pounamu was especially valued for its distinctive pearly grey green colour, and items crafted from it carried great mana.
For anglers, a personalised fly fishing guide can be arranged to lead you directly to the best stretches of the river. A gourmet picnic lunch and refreshments can also be provided, and you will have exclusive access to our authentic yet comfortable back country refuge, the Greenstone Hut, which serves as your base for the day.
For guests who wish to explore on foot, highly skilled guides are available to lead you through the valley. Their exceptional local knowledge brings the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage of the region to life as you walk.
Whatever your interests, our team can design a customized Greenstone Experience tailored to your perfect day or overnight adventure. This is an opportunity to discover the true New Zealand in a landscape that feels both historic and completely untouched.
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Highly recommend Fantastic time with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters today for our 50 minute glacier experience. Highly professional and good communication all throughout the day. Special thanks to Jeremy our pilot who was knowledgeable and helpful. Five stars.
Fantastic time with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters today for our 50 minute glacier experience. Highly professional and good communication all throughout the day. Special thanks to Jeremy our pilot who was knowledgeable and helpful. Five stars.
Nigel Swavley | Google Review
Bucket list trip!!! Absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking and having the opportunity to land on a snow covered mountain was a dream come true. Our pilot was friendly and very thorough in his explanations and knowledge of what we were seeing. He helped take pictures and definitely ensured our safety. Take off and landings were very smooth. I highly recommend this trip!
Absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking and having the opportunity to land on a snow covered mountain was a dream come true. Our pilot was friendly and very thorough in his explanations and knowledge of what we were seeing. He helped take pictures and definitely ensured our safety. Take off and landings were very smooth. I highly recommend this trip!
Debra L | TripAdvisor
Incredible experience! Our flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters was absolutely out of this world! The views were just stunning — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our pilot, Alfie, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole flight so much fun. Highly recommend this incredible experience!
Our flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters was absolutely out of this world! The views were just stunning — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our pilot, Alfie, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole flight so much fun. Highly recommend this incredible experience!
Carlee Jones | Google Review
Amazing once in a lifetime experience. A MUST do, especially with this company Our pilot was extremely gentle but showed us all what was on offer there and back. He pointed out interesting and spectacular features of the trip. Offering information as we went. And throwing in a few sneaky adrenaline rush’s. So much fun and amazing views. Got to see wild goats on the way back. Flew close but not too close to the mountains. Was very mindful of a nervous passenger. Could not recommend this company highly enough, from pick up on the bus to flying to getting us to the cruise on time and flying us back. So safe, leaving a once in a lifetime experience in our minds. Awesome company and experience
Our pilot was extremely gentle but showed us all what was on offer there and back. He pointed out interesting and spectacular features of the trip. Offering information as we went. And throwing in a few sneaky adrenaline rush’s. So much fun and amazing views. Got to see wild goats on the way back. Flew close but not too close to the mountains. Was very mindful of a nervous passenger. Could not recommend this company highly enough, from pick up on the bus to flying to getting us to the cruise on time and flying us back. So safe, leaving a once in a lifetime experience in our minds. Awesome company and experience
Kylie T | TripAdvisor
A Sure Hit for All Ages! Well run operation. The fly/cruise/fly tour by helicopter to Milford Sound is a must do. The scenery on the flight is spectacular and the cruise on Milford Sound is so scenic with steep canyon walls and lots of waterfalls. The staff were always smiling, genuinely love their jobs, and make every effort to assure each and every guest has a fun and memorable experience. Kurt was our pilot and he was informative along the way and did a great job keeping the ride comfortable. I’ll be back the next time I visit Queenstown!
Well run operation. The fly/cruise/fly tour by helicopter to Milford Sound is a must do. The scenery on the flight is spectacular and the cruise on Milford Sound is so scenic with steep canyon walls and lots of waterfalls. The staff were always smiling, genuinely love their jobs, and make every effort to assure each and every guest has a fun and memorable experience. Kurt was our pilot and he was informative along the way and did a great job keeping the ride comfortable.
I’ll be back the next time I visit Queenstown!
Mark B | TripAdvisor
