Te Anau: Kepler Track Helicopter Hike with Boat Ride
ID: GYG1173420-1798737
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover Fiordland by air, foot, and water with two helicopter landings at Mt Maury and Luxmore Hut, a guided hike with a local expert, plus morning tea, picnic lunch, and a scenic lake cruise.
Begin your journey in Te Anau with a spectacular helicopter flight over Lake Te Anau, revealing remote alpine lakes visible only from the air. Touch down high on Mt Maury, where panoramic Fiordland views set the scene for an unforgettable day, before a second landing at Luxmore Hut.
At Luxmore Hut, nestled among striking alpine vegetation, your local expert guide welcomes you for a relaxed morning tea and shares fascinating insights into the area’s geology, flora, and history. From here, enjoy a guided hike along the ridgeline, soaking in sweeping views across Lake Te Anau.
As the track descends, the landscape transforms from open alpine terrain to lush native forest filled with beech trees, ferns, and birdsong. Along the way, pause to enjoy a packed picnic lunch in a stunning natural setting.
Your adventure concludes with a scenic boat cruise across Lake Te Anau, returning you to Te Anau town centre - an extraordinary experience combining flight, hiking, and water, all in one seamless Fiordland journey.
Highlights
- Two helicopter landings in Fiordland National Park
- Alpine landing on Mt Maury & Luxmore Hut with panoramic views
- Hike the Kepler Track with a local guide, taking in alpine and forest scenery
- Enjoy morning tea with baked goodies and packed picnic lunch
- Conclude your adventure with a scenic boat ride across Lake Te Anau
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves hiking and requires a moderate level of fitness.
Weather conditions can change rapidly; dress accordingly.
Please meet at the Fiordland Tours Lounge at 60 Town Centre for a pre trip briefing.
INCLUDED
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Two alpine landings
- Guided hike with a local
- Morning tea with baked goodies
- Packet Picnic lunch
- Boat cruise across Lake Te Anau
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Please ensure you bring warm clothes, a rain jacket, a sunhat & suitable sturdy footwear.
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle & day pack for carrying your essentials are all highly recommended.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
