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Lift off from Te Anau and touch down at a tarn beneath the Main Divide—this heli-hike pairs a scenic flight with a 3–6 hour Kepler Track walk from Luxmore Hut to Lake Te Anau. Expect dramatic ridgelines, alpine air, and a water taxi return to town.
Lift off from Te Anau and touch down at a tarn beneath the Main Divide—this heli-hike pairs a scenic flight with a 3–6 hour Kepler Track walk from Luxmore Hut to Lake Te Anau. Expect dramatic ridgelines, alpine air, and a water taxi return to town.
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Operated by Southern Lakes Helicopters · Te Anau, Southland
The helicopter rises over the lake with a gust that throws spray against the windows. Lake Te Anau shrinks into a sheet of pewter below while the Hidden Lakes — a scatter of blue pockets — glint like dropped coins. The pilot banks and the mountains unfold: dark beech forest gives way to open tussock, and the jagged Main Divide cuts a clean silhouette against the sky.
moderate.
3–6 hours.
Moderately fit: able to hike steadily for several hours with short steep sections and uneven terrain.
Meet at the operator’s lakeside base in Te Anau; exact meeting details are provided on booking confirmation.
Yes—operators require passenger weights for safety and load planning; you’ll be asked to provide this at booking.
Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap; check the operator’s age and fitness guidance when booking.
Flights may be cancelled for safety; the tour’s policy allows cancellation for bad weather with refunds if 24+ hours notice is met.
Service animals are allowed, but check with the operator in advance for specifics on transport and terrain.
No technical experience required, but you should be comfortable on uneven, exposed terrain and able to hike for multiple hours.
The Kepler range and track were surveyed during the era of European exploration; the area lies within Ngāi Tahu rohe with a long tradition of seasonal use and travel routes.
Fiordland is a protected national park—stick to marked trails, follow pest-control signage, and pack out all waste to support ongoing conservation efforts.
Southern Lakes Helicopters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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