_We’ll pick you up from your accommodation (suggest 8.30am) and head for the airport where we’ll board the helicopter and fly towards the North West, over the Shotover River, up the Moonlight river were we land in a secluded valley on Ben Lomond High Country Station (ranch). Here we’ll walk for approx 2-3 hrs along a ridge climbing easily towards Mt Gilbert where the Helicopter awaits.
The afternoon is spent flying through New Zealand’s magnificent Southern Alps, flying into the amazing Earnslaw burn, seeing spectacular ice shelves and many small glaciers before flying over the Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks to a pristine West Coast beach and the Tasman Sea to walk on the beautiful beaches of the wild and remote West Coast of the South Island, where the only access is by helicopter.
Take the opportunity to see wild/bird-life first hand and prospect for greenstone or Paua (abalone) shells, as we stroll along the beach.  At the opposite end of the beach we meet our exclusive Helicopter and depart South over the famous Hollyford Valley to our private spot in the Humboldt Mountains for lunch?
After our gourmet lunch we head back to Queenstown via the Cecil Peak ‘ledge’ for photos to conclude the day.

This is an exclusive privately guided heli-hike and our aim is to challenge you to the degree that makes for an experience that is enjoyable, unforgettable and a highlight of your visit to New Zealand.
Note: These areas are subject to weather changes so the operator reserves the right change or cancel according to the conditions on the day.

WALK TIME: You choose!
PICK-UP from all Queenstown and Glenorchy accommodations.
WE SUPPLY:

• Superb picnic lunch, soup/coffee/tea and bottled water. 
• Small day packs and some wet/cold weather gear available on loan. 
• Cheerful and knowledgeable, local guides.  
• Communication and safety equipment to ensure safety and comfort.  

YOU BRING:

• Strong walking shoes/boots
• A warm/sun hat
• Wet weather/wind/warm clothing for changeable weather
• A reasonable level of fitness will ensure an enjoyable day