Te Anau

Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

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Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike
  • 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the remarkable Kepler Track on this full day tour, including helicopter and water taxi. Reach the Luxmore Hut by helicopter, taking in panoramic mountain views at this iconic hiking location. Venture on an alpine hike before descending through native beech forest to the sandy lake shore, where you’ll catch a water taxi back to Te Anau.
  • Walking poles, rain jackets and safety equipment all provided
  • This full day hiking tour is ideal for explorers
  • Round trip from Te Anau, with water taxi and helicopter ride included
  • This intimate tour will have a maximum of twelve people

What's Included

  • Walking poles and rain jackets are provided if these items are required.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Te Anau accommodation pick up and drop off.
  • Helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track
  • Safety and communication equipment is carried by the guide.
  • Local, experienced, nature guide.
  • Water taxi across Lake Te Anau
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Fiordland Community Events Centre
    20/22 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand

    If you have not selected your accommodation please meet us at the Event Center, there is plenty of free all day parking here for any vehicle. Please wait on the steps of the facility, or where we can see you, thank you.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Recommended minimum age 8 years, maximum age 70 years
  • Track is well maintained and well formed, however can be uneven and rocky in places.
  • Operates in all weather conditions (including rain) unless the operator deems it to be unsafe. Please carry a good, waterproof rain jacket, drinking water, any medication that you may require and wear practical, sturdy shoes for walking in (heels, slip on shoes, jandals/flip flops/thongs are not suitable). Do not wear jeans as they become cold and heavy when wet. The operator can provide a good rain coat and walking poles, please contact them in advance to have this arranged.
  • The operator may refuse participation if clients are not dressed suitably.
  • Medium - high level of fitness required, minimum 800 m descent, 8 km walk (from Luxmore Hut), walking time 3-6 hours. We will also explore above the hut in the alpine area, but do not go to the summit.
  • The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the trip, note the sustained down hill can be tough on knees.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great Day!
Carolyn_C, Jan 2024
It was great to see a DOC hut, and the hike down to the lake was easy and beautiful! A good way to see the landscape without having to hike up the mountain!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Yes, the heli hike on the Kepler Track is a great taste of the different environments and suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. In just one day you get to see a lot! Thanks for your lovely review.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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