Southern Lakes Helicopters

Based on our experience, these guys are the tops! I've done many scenic helicopter flights around the world and during our month in New Zealand we did five, but the Dusky and Doubtful Sounds flight we took with Southern Lakes Helicopters was one of the all time greats.The flight path was amazing, with stunning scenery across Fiordland everywhere you looked, and the landing spots left me speechless. It is hard to find the words to describe the beauty of this area from the air. Flying is really the only way to grasp the wonder and vast extent of the Fiordland region.Our pilot was great and having flown the area for years had masses of information to impart on the the geology, wildlife, farming and culture of the region.An experience of a lifetime.

We spontaneously wanted to to a helicopter flight, we walked in, asked and five minutes later we were in the air. Amazing

Amazing helpful friendly staff from booking to the flight.This was our second attempt at going for a helicopter flight as last time it was cancelled due to bad weather. But the team work out the best possible outcome and rescheduled us. On arrival check in is made easy even with a 3 year old. The pilot was very knowledgeable and skilled.Recommend this business to anyone

Left late afternoon for our 105minutes flight over the Doubtful and Dusky Sounds . Landing twice on top at specific locations, 15minutes each time . Andrew Heff our pilot, you could not get a more nicer , considered and obliging pilot. Offered to take photo's, explaining all about the peaks surrounding us and how the little lakes were formed up in the mountains . The Champaign was great also on top of the world .

An amazing experience and great way to explore Fiordland!My wife and I took The Works" tour around Fiordland

It's been a while since I have been in a chopper and I must confess my last experience was a little less comfortable with a lot more wind.This experience was quite the opposite.The chopper itself was outstanding, fully enclosed with air conditioning. Very well handled by an obviously experienced pilot. The views were absolutely spectacular as was the landing up in the hills and the staff were brilliant.A big shout out to Ben the pilot and the girls in the office, who all went together to make the experience an absolute pleasure.To all you guys thinking about taking a flight, my advice is do it. You will not be dissapointed. The views alone (even without the chopper ride), make it worthwhile.

We took the Mt Cook Ultimate flight with Southern Lakes Helicopters for my husbands 70th Birthday. This truly is a fantastic experience. Flying over Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and then landing on the Tasman Glacier, where they turn the blades off and you can enjoy the silence of standing on the glacier and taking in the beauty around you. Then flying back past Mt Cook to land only a few km from our accommodation. The perfect way to experience the majesty of Mt Cook with friendly staff. A very memorable occasion in a stunning location. Worth every cent.

Easy to locate. Visited for a helicopter ride. Friendly crew who are helpful and provide good information. You can use the heli ride and hike option. You get a helicopter ride to Luxmore Hut. Then you can hike down to Broad Bay to get picked up in the evening. You can enjoy scenic views from helicopter and enjoy the easy part of the Kepler track as you are climbing down. They also have a few scenic helicopter ride. Matt piloted us, and we had a good ride. He also provided us with information about the area during the flight.

Spectacular to say the least. If you want to see the real Fiordland, Milford sound & Dusty Doubtful sound at a whole new angle this is a must do. Davey the pilot full of knowledge outstanding and a great asset.

We did two flights with SouthernLakes and it was so great ! Thanks again to Ben and Matt they gave us an unforgettable time in the air ! All around Doubtful and Milford Sound! Perfect landing position/ s great picnic with a U. S. Arctic Engineer ! Just let the pictures talk