Earnslaw Burn Waterfalls Flight

Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour | Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls

10 reviews

from $358.34 per person

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Meeting point: Heli Glenorchy, Mull Street, Glenorchy
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Heli Glenorchy

Overview

This Heli Glenorchy flight leaves from the Glenorchy Aerodrome and combines a scenic helicopter ride with a landing in the Earnslaw Burn. Check in happens at the operator's shop at 35 Mull Street in Glenorchy, and the activity ends back at that same meeting point.

Reviewers describe getting out on a glacier landing and walking in snow, then flying down into a valley with many waterfalls, where the aircraft stops again. One traveller noted the pilot rotated seating between legs so everyone had a turn in the front.

It suits most travellers: it is wheelchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and infants may sit on laps, with infant seats available. Group size is capped at 15. Meals are not included, so eat beforehand. The flight requires good weather, and the operator has moved departures earlier in the day when wind picked up, which one reviewer appreciated.

Blue and white helicopter flying past snow capped mountains with waterfalls above a braided river valley.

What's Included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Scenic helicopter flight with exclusive Earnslaw Burn landing
Pilot guide
Live commentary during the flight

Not Included

Meals

Itinerary

Check in at Mull StreetPop into the Heli Glenorchy shop at 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy to check in before heading out to the Glenorchy Aerodrome.
Scenic flight and Earnslaw Burn landingReviewers describe a glacier touchdown with a walk in the snow and a stop in a waterfall-filled valley.
Pass Mount EarnslawThe route passes Mount Earnslaw, also known as Pikirakatahi, in the Rees Valley. This is a pass-by.
Back at the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point at 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from traveller reports will help you prepare for this flight.

Weather flexibility. This flight requires good weather, and wind can shift plans. One reviewer said the operator contacted them to move the tour earlier in the day when conditions turned windy, and they even got a bonus stop. Be ready for a schedule change or a different date.
Seating rotation. Seating matters in a helicopter. A reviewer reported the pilot rotated seats between legs so every passenger got a turn up front with the best view. Ask about this on the day if it matters to you.
Weight limit. The total weight per passenger is 160 kg. Factor this limit in when booking, since it applies to each person on board.
Dress for snow. You may step out onto a glacier or snow, as reviewers describe doing. Warm layers and sturdy shoes make the landings far more comfortable than summer dress alone.
No food provided. Meals are not included. Eat before check in so hunger does not distract from the flight.
Bring a camera. Reviewers single out the glacier walk and the waterfalls as the moments they remember. Bring a camera or phone to capture the landings.

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Common issues. The main practical limits are weather and minimum numbers. The operator can cancel for poor weather or if the minimum traveller count is not met, offering a different date, a different experience, or a full refund in those cases. Cancelling yourself less than 24 hours before start time means no refund. Group size can reach 15 travellers, so it may not feel like a private ride.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Check the booking page for pickup locations. Meals are not included.

Where Do I Check In?

Check in at the Heli Glenorchy shop at 35 Mull Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand. The team there helps you before you head to the Glenorchy Aerodrome, and the activity ends back at the same meeting point.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Check the booking page for pickup details.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Yes, with conditions. Infants must sit on laps and infant seats are available, the experience is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed. Most travellers can participate, with a maximum of 15 travellers per departure.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations come with the offer of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

Reviewers describe walking on a glacier and pausing in a valley of waterfalls, so warm layers and enclosed shoes are sensible. Bring a camera, and note meals are not provided. The total weight per passenger limit is 160 kg.