Guided Tours

Guided Day Heli Hike to Kepler Track and Luxmore From Te Anau

Discover the rustic charm and beauty of nature on this comprehensive guided tour that includes walking, flying, and cruising! Fly over Lake Te Anau, admire the spectacular beauty around Fiordland mountains on foot, and enjoy a water taxi trip back to Te Anau.

Highlights

Experience the flexibility of hotel pick-ups and drop-offs included in your ticket.
Learn more about the natural and cultural heritage of Fiordland from an expert guide.
Enjoy a short, scenic helicopter ride over Lake Te Anau and a native beech forest, landing at Luxmore Hut.
Discover the alpine forests and panoramic views surrounding the Fiordland mountains on foot.
Hike down Mt. Luxmore to the sandy beach of Brod Bay, where you will board a water taxi back to Te Anau.

Inclusions

Fully guided day walk from Te Anau
Helicopter ride
Water taxi ride
Hotel transfers

Exclusions

Lunch

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

If you are searching for a little thrill and adventure, this hike is the perfect fit for you. Experience the charm of alpine forests, tussock fields, a short helicopter ride and some lovely, panoramic views all at once. The tour provides an insight into the nature and human heritage of Fiordland, photo stops aplenty, and opportunities for bird watching.

The tour commences after your hotel pick-up Te Anau. First up is a scenic helicopter ride where you can soar over Lake Te Anau, a native beech forest and land in the alpine area of Luxmore Hut. Proceed on foot to discover the alpine tussock fields and the natural beauty surrounding Fiordland mountains. Descend through beech forests and towering limestone bluffs to reach the beach of Brod Bay, where you will be picked up by a water taxi to take you back to Te Anau.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

If conditions allow, there is a possibility of ascending to the summit of Mount Luxmore, adding 1-3 hours of walking up (400 m) and down.
On occasion, the alpine weather may make conditions more challenging.
The tour is not recommended for children under the age of 8.
It is recommended to bring along comfortable walking boots/shoes, a waterproof jacket, warm clothing including a thermal hat and gloves, sun hat, lunch, water bottle, and a day pack. - Walking poles are optional and can be provided by the tour operator.

Timings

Daily: 9:30am onwards.
The tour does not operate on 25 Dec.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.