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Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

35 Lucas Place | Queenstown Airport, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
643 442 3016
Ranked #21 of 102 tours in Queenstown
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Tours
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VBM24
San Francisco, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Glacier Southern was amazing! Stefan was the best pilot we could have had. We had an absolutely lovely time. More

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Gatorgirl03
Washington, DC
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

This is the only thing I really wanted to do in Queenstown. Fortunately the weather worked in our favor! While expensive, we found the flight out to the Milford Sound (and stopping on a glacier on our way there) very worthwhile. The pilot had over 25 years for Helicopter experience and made us feel very safe. We would highly recommend... More

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Simon S
London, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011

We had a great day out with the guys from Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. Really great flight out to Milford Sound from QT airport with loads of info on the way from our pilot. The flight back involved a landing on the glacier and a few minutes out in the cold to take photos and enjoy the atmosphere. Milford Sound... More

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Heikki H
Tampere, Western Finland, Finland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

When me and my wife planned our honeymoon trip to New Zealand, we thought a helicopter flight from Queenstown would be a great thing to experience. Well, it turned out to be more than great... it was just fantastic! Sights from the helicopter on our way to Milford Sound were amazing. Andy, our pilot, was very friendly and shared us... More

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Barbara Horrell, Public Relations Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this review
December 11, 2011

Thanks for your feedback. Our pilot Andy has more than 10 years flying experience but at the time you visited he had only just started flying for Glacier Southern Lakes so its great to hear that he was able to hit the ground running and give you such a great time in this beautiful corner of the world. More

Macygey
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

The most amazing experience. That was my first helicopter ride but we were blown away by the spectacular Queenstown view. The helicopter captain was a great tour guide too. I think the most significant experience was when the helicopter landed on the glacier. The feeling was indescribable. You'll see one of the most beautiful view on earth. And you are... More

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GotheCats
Gold Coast
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

This was an excellent trip. Close to Queenstown and the staff were really friendly and professional. If you can get the Remarkables flight for under 150 Nzd each you have grabbed a bargain and a top little adventure.. More

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treborNewYork
new york
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2011

We had a fantastic 4 hour helicopter trip + cruise on Milford Sound. I would highly recommend this trip with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. More

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Rhea1983
Sydney
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011

We took the Milford Sound, Glacier & Cruise (Flight 106 + Optional Extra 1) flight during our honeymoon in Queenstown. It was the most amazing experience I've ever been on. Alfie was our pilot who was also camera pilot for The Lord of The Rings film (when we arrived home, we watched Return of the King and found his name... More

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Barbara Horrell, Public Relations Manager at Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, responded to this review
December 4, 2011

Thanks for your great review. FYI this product has recently had a name change - it is now called Milford + Cruise (flight 202). It still includes the glacier landing as well as the flight to Milford Sound and Cruise along the sound. More

debbielee59
Queenstown, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2011

My husband Russell and I had the pleasure today of taking a flight with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters in Queenstown. We found the staff to be so much more than just helpful. Peter arranged for me to check out the helicopter first in the morning as I am disabled and wasnt sure if I would be able to climb on... More

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blairs1335
Kansas City, Missouri
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2011
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We had a terrific chartered private tour while in Queenstown for a few days. 3 1/2 hour trip with very nice mountain peak lunch included. If you're only in Queenstown for a few days(4 nights at Azur lodge for us) this is a great way to see the mountains, secluded lakes, glacier, and Milford sound.. More

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