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Offering world-class adventures by air, land, and sea in unique New Zealand environments. We’re committed to providing exceptional and authentic experiences.
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Offering experiences across the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand for decades, choose your once in a lifetime experience.
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We offer breathtaking helicopter experiences that showcase the region's most spectacular scenery. As Aotearoa New Zealand's leading locally owned helicopter operator, we'll take you on a journey where you can feel the mountains beneath your feet and witness our beautiful landscape like never before.
Queenstown • Aoraki / Mount Cook • Franz Josef • Fox Glacier • Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Scenic Helicopter Flights • Heli Hike • Charters • Wine & Gin Tours • Weddings
Journey with us on a flight from Queenstown, soaring over Aotearoa New Zealand's awe-inspiring National Parks. Witness the dramatic beauty of Fiordland, Mount Aspiring / Tititea National Park, and Aoraki / Mount Cook from the sky, offering a unique and unforgettable view of the region's pristine wilderness. Experience the wonder of Milford Sound Scenic Flights today.
Queenstown • Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Scenic Flights • Cruise Combos
There are a number of different ways you can experience Milford Sound / Piopiotahi. You have the option of combining your scenic flight with a cruise in Milford Sound / Piopiotahi or a coach drive along the Milford Road – whichever you choose, you’ll leave inspired by your experience in the eighth wonder of the world.
Our small group tours offer the most intimate wildlife and scenery experience, with custom built boats designed for an immersive viewing experience. See this captivating part of New Zealand from the water, air, road or Milford Track.
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Cruises • Cruise Combos
We offer four unbeatable ways to discover the beauty of one of the worlds most scenic locations: via the Milford Road on a scenic coach tour there and back, from the air either in a plane or helicopter, walking the Milford Track, or from the water on our famous cruises.
Rarely does the opportunity to encounter such unique and jaw-dropping natural scenery arise. So, what better way to fully appreciate the vast scale and grandeur of Aotearoa New Zealand's famous glaciers than by helicopter? Explore Fox, Franz Josef and the Tasman glaciers and get up close and personal with the unique surroundings, too.
Aoraki / Mount Cook • Franz Josef • Fox Glacier
Scenic Helicopter Flights • Charters
Offering you the most spectacular heli-ski experience in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski offers premier heli-ski based in Queenstown, Wānaka, and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
With over 45 years of experience, our team provide access to exclusive backcountry terrain suitable for skiers and snowboarders of various skill levels.
Wānaka • Queenstown • Aoraki / Mount Cook
Daily heli-ski experiences - 4, 5, 7, 10 run days • Private heli-ski charters.
Our philosophy is built on the lessons learned over decades of guiding in one of the world's most dynamic mountain areas.
We have fostered generations of climbers, skiers, and mountain guides, offering opportunities for adventure, and personal growth.
Aoraki / Mount Cook • Methven
Heli-Ski • Heli Hikes • Mountaineering courses.
Challenge Rafting operates exciting half day whitewater rafting and raft combo trips on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.
Queenstown
Shotover River – graded 3-5 which means it’s more exciting to raft and harder to navigate. There is a higher risk of falling out the boat. The river has more rapids than the Kawarau – including a section where you raft 170m through the Oxenbridge Tunnel. You must be able to swim on this river. The road to the Shotover River is via Skippers Canyon – a narrow dirt track road that hugs the sheer cliff face of the canyon.
Kawarau River – graded 2-3 (however occasionally grade 2-4 at higher water levels), which means it’s easier to navigate with low risk of falling out of the raft. There are flat stretches of river between the rapids which means there’s a chance of some water fight action. There’s an opportunity to race your friends on the other rafts or jump out and swim in the flat water between the rapids. The Kawarau River is a much deeper and bigger river and flows through some spectacular Central Otago vineyards. The trip ends with a 400 metre long, grade 3 rapid.
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Milford Sound / Piopiotahi should certainly be a must do on your South Island itinerary.
Milford Sound is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Imagine towering peaks, dusted with snow, rivers and lakes coloured in striking turquoise.
Are you ready to let us show you the best Aotearoa New Zealand has to offer? Book with us and get ready to join thousands of happy customers.
29 Lucas Place, Frankton,
Queenstown 9300,
New Zealand
Open in mapsPO Box 634,
Queenstown 9300,
New Zealand
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