The 8 Best Te Anau Helicopter Tours

1.Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $474Our pick

Join a local guide from Trips & Tramps for a 7-hour Kepler Track outing from Te Anau. Fly by helicopter to Luxmore Hut, walk through alpine tussock and native beech forest, then cross Lake Te Anau by water taxi. The small group has up to 12 people, with poles, safety gear, and rain jackets available.

“It was great to see a DOC hut, and the hike down to the lake was easy and beautiful! A good way to see the landscape without having to hike up the mountain!”

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2.Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $286

Fly 25 minutes from Te Anau over Lake Te Anau, the Hidden Lakes, Main Divide, and Kepler Mountains. Land near Luxmore Hut, hike the Kepler Great Walk toward Luxmore Summit and Lake Te Anau, then return by a 10-minute water taxi. The small group has a maximum of nine people.

“Great communication, great pilot, great views and a lot of fun. Highly recommended. I can't say enough great things about how well the company is run and how much we enjoyed the day.”

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3.Full Day Kepler Track Guided Heli-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $457

From Te Anau, fly by helicopter to Mount Luxmore, explore alpine herb fields with local guide Michelle or another English-speaking guide, then walk 8 km downhill through beech forest to Brod Bay. Finish with a water taxi across Lake Te Anau. Allow eight hours and bring lunch, warm layers, rain gear, gloves, and sturdy hiking shoes.

“Our Hostess Michelle was AMAZING! Her knowledge and love of the earth made every moment a gift, and her passion was magical!!!! Truly a shining moment in our lives that spanned continents and generations, a memory to last a lifetime!”

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4.Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $586

Fly from Manapouri with Te Anau Helicopter Services for roughly 50 minutes over Lake Manapouri and Fiordland National Park. Your pilot provides live commentary while you view Doubtful Sound, rugged peaks, lakes, and native rainforest from above. Weather permitting, you may land in an isolated spot for panoramic photos. Flights carry up to six people.

“Great views, beautiful and informative. Seeing the whole area was awesome. Great pilot. A very wonderful experience, recommend for sure.”

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5.Taste of Fiordland // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $245Best value

Take a short helicopter flight from Te Anau over Fiordland National Park, Lake Manapouri, Lake Te Anau, forested valleys, and alpine peaks. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset, and the flight includes an alpine landing for photographs. Hotel pickup and return transport are available in Te Anau or Manapouri.

“Was a great tour really enjoyed our experience a loop flight would have made it amazing would recommend this trip. Pilot was very knowledgable and easy to talk to which made the experience.”

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6.Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $961

You’ll fly with Te Anau Helicopter Services from Manapouri Airport across Lake Manapouri and the Southern Alps to Doubtful and Dusky Sound. Expect about 90 minutes in the air, two scenic landings, headset commentary, and a small group of no more than six people. Pilot Gaven has earned praise for his clear, friendly narration.

“This was a great experience. The pilot was knowledgeable and friendly, the price reasonable, and the sights breathtaking.”

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7.Scenic Helicopter & Kepler Guided Hike from Te Anau with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $483

Start in Te Anau with an extended helicopter flight, two landings, and photo stops before reaching Luxmore Hut. With guide Sacha, you can climb Mt. Luxmore or choose an easier downhill route. Morning tea, lunch, and the return boat ride are included in this small-group day out.

“Beautiful helicopter ride to start and then an amazing guide Sasha who was lovely and so knowledgeable. She had a Mary Poppins ruck sack with a host of useful items for her party. The views on the track were breathtakingly beautiful we also had the lunch option which was lovely would definitely recommend this tour.”

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8.Dusky Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $617

Fly from Manapouri Te Anau Airport across Lake Manapouri and Fiordland National Park to Tamatea Dusky Sound. Your 40-minute flight includes two remote alpine landings, where you can step into one of New Zealand’s least accessible corners. Flights carry up to six people, weather permitting.

“Where to start?! When walking into the reception Tandra greeted us and made us feel comfortable in the environment. The reception was clean and also offered hot cuppas and sweet treats. Josh was our captain for the flight. His confidencRead more”

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