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Fiordland Big Day Out

Experience the works as we take you on our biggest Fiordland tour yet.

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Three people enjoy a picnic next to a helicopter on a mountain overlooking a chain of lakes and distant mountains in Fiordland at sunset.

Aerial view of a meandering river flowing through a lush, green landscape with patches of forest and open fields, reminiscent of a Fiordland tour.

Aerial view of a tall waterfall in Fiordland cascading down a rocky cliff into smaller streams surrounded by lush green vegetation.

Duration

1 day

Includes

Helicopter flight, Milford Sound cruise, remote landing.

Cost per person

$1900 pp

Jetboat, heli, lunch, glowworm caves, then a drink in the sun. It’s the Fiordland dream.

Want to experience all that a Fiordland tour has to offer? This one’s for you. Start your day with a thrilling jet boat ride, twisting and turning down the bends of the Waiau River to Lake Manapouri. You’ll venture through ancient forests, Lord of the Rings film locations and spectacular scenery while our friendly guide shares the stories of this place. From Queens Reach in Lake Manapouri, you’ll swap the boat for a helicopter with a scenic flight over Fiordland. A remote landing in a picturesque location means you can truly immerse yourself in those epic views.

Back in the heli, your next destination is the luxurious Fiordland Lodge, where you’ll sit back, relax, and enjoy a gourmet lunch. Then it’s time for the next adventure: glowworms. Take a boat across Lake Te Anau to visit the breathtaking glowworm caves, and be amazed at this spectacular hidden world. Back in Te Anau, pop across the road to the local bar and finish your Fiordland tour with a complimentary drink in the sun.

What’s included:

Jet boat ride down the Waiau River
Scenic flight over Fiordland with in-flight commentary
One remote landing
Lunch at a luxury lodge
Glowworm cave tour
Complimentary drink at The Moose

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Your journey with us

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Arrive at Te Anau

Arrive at Fiordland Jet [84 Lakefront Drive] 15 minutes before your jet boat ride.

Your jet boat awaits

Take a thrilling ride down the bends of the Waiau River in a jet boat, eventually emerging onto the beautiful Lake Manapouri and getting back on dry land at Queens Reach.

Two women wearing headsets while seated inside a Fiordland helicopter, looking out the window, dressed in warm clothing.

Pre-takeoff

From Queens Reach, you’ll undergo a safety briefing before boarding the heli, and then it’s time to go. Your pilot and ground crew will ensure you are comfortable, buckled in, and have your headset on and ready to go.

Aerial view of a fiordland landscape with snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and a distant lake partially obscured by clouds.

Lift-off and remote landing

The heli takes off, and you’re airborne. Take in the impressive sights of Fiordland as your pilot shares with you the stories and history of the region. Then, experience Fiordland in a whole new way with a remote landing at a picturesque location.

Luxury lunch

Make your way over the Te Anau township towards your lunch destination: the luxurious Fiordland Lodge. Enjoy a delicious, gourmet meal and bask in the incredible views from the lodge.

Glowworm caves

After lunch, it’s time for the glowworm caves. After a pick-up from the lodge, you’ll take a boat across the lake to explore the dazzling Real NZ glowworm caves. These caves are bound to be a highlight, as you experience the ethereal world the glowworms have created.

A person holding a picnic basket with champagne near two people sitting on a mountain in Fiordland, enjoying a scenic view.

And, relax

Finally, after a boat ride back to the Te Anau lakefront, head across the road to the local bar and restaurant, The Moose, to enjoy a complimentary drink in the sun to wrap up your experience.

Two women taking a selfie next to a Fiordland helicopter on a mountain at sunset.

Share your experience

We’d love to hear about your flight, and so will your family and friends. Make sure to tag #teanauhelictopers in your photos if you’d like to be featured on our socials.