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Here we have provided links to adventure and heliski operators that offer products and packages in conjunction with The Helicopter Line for your adventure activities in Queenstown, helihiking on the Franz Josef Glacier and heliskiing in Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook.

QUEENSTOWN AND MILFORD SOUND
Challenge Rafting
Challenge Rafting operates a variety of exciting half day white water rafting trips on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, near Queenstown.

Queenstown Combos
Our combinations range from outdoor experiences to total adventure packages and give you far better value than individually purchased trips. Combine a helicopter flight with white water rafting, jet boating and bungy junping!

Milford Sound Scenic Flights
No visit to Queenstown is complete without a trip to Milford Sound, one of the world's most scenic areas. All of our passengers have a window seat for uninterrupted viewing and our experienced pilots provide an informative commentary, highlighting points of interest along the way.

Mitre Peak Cruises
Discover the beauty of Milford Sound with Mitre Peak Cruises. Offering personalised and uncrowded cruising with time to explore and understand the nature and power of Milford Sound - relaxed, unhurried. Operating daily cruises, each two hour cruise, with commentary, ventures up the fiord out to the Tasman Sea, stopping frequently exploring cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, rugged peaks, lush rainforest, seals and penguins. Should dolphins be at play, there is always time to observe their exuberance.Or combine the cruise with their luxury coach from either Queenstown or Te Anau into Milford Sound.

The Station
The expert staff at The Station provide visitor information, itinerary planning and bookings for Queenstown accommodation, attractions & adventure activities to help you get the most out of your stay in Queenstown.

Air Fiordland
Scenic plane flights with Air Fiordland from Queenstown and Te Anau into Milford Sound. View the powerful and dramatic scenery of the Fiordland National Park from above and then from below on a boat cruise – the famous fly cruise fly package. Flight, coach and cruise options also available from Queenstown and Te Anau

Skyline
Skyline Queenstown is situated atop Bob's Peak overlooking Queenstown Township. With stunning views in every direction, Skyline offer sumptuous dining in the restaurant, casual dining in the cafe, thrilling Luge rides on several tracks and the famous Gondola cableway.

HELISKIING
Harris Mountains Heli-Ski (HMH)
New Zealand's largest heliskiing operator provides the ultimate snow experience for skiers and snowboarders with daily heli-skiing in the magnificent Southern Alps from Queenstown, Wanaka & Mount Cook.

Alpine Guides Heliskiing
Alpine Guides offers heliskiing on the Tasman Glacier in the Aoraki/Mount Cook national park and at Methven.

FIORDLAND
Humpridge Track
The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track is a 3 day loop walk that takes trampers along the south coast of New Zealand, up to the sub-alpine zone of the Hump Ridge, and over historic viaducts in the heart of native forest

Deep Cove Charters
Discover Fiordland in a relaxing and personal way with Deep Cove Charters. A small, friendly and kiwi operated business offering accommodation aboard our purpose built 62 foot vessel for 12 guests only (in 6 private cabins)

Wairaurahiri Jet
Jetboat into the heart of Fiordland. Jetboat across Lake Hauroko and down to the rugged Southern Coast via the wild Wairaurahiri River. This true wilderness experience also makes time for a personal guided nature walk and delicious kiwi style barbeque.

Doubtful Sound Cruise
A small family owned and operated business that has operated a day trip on Doubtful Sound since the late 1990's. With a love and an affinity for Doubtful Sound, the Lamb Family are happy to share this with you while you are their guest.

Endangered Species Charitable Trust
Te Puka-Hereka (The Tied Anchor) and commonly known as Coal Island: South West New Zealand - Endangered Species Charitable Trust

Fiordland Lobster
The Fiordland Lobster company is known as a market leader in live lobster exports from New Zealand.

Waitutu Lodge
The Waitutu Lodge is situated in Fiordland on the ancient marine terraces which form the west bank of the Wairauahiri River. Set amongst the dense virgin podocarp forest, it is just five minutes walk to the unique wild South Coast.

ACCOMMODATION
Queenstown Hill Vacations
Queenstown's most luxury vacation and holiday destination. Exclusive use of large luxury accommodation in private, unique, homes for the most discerning of guests, all with incredible views

Queenstown Accommodation
Find and book a wide range of accommodation in Queenstown with Powderhounds. Choose from Apartments, Backpackers, Bed & Breakfasts, Luxury Boutique Hotels, Luxury Villas, Houses & Cabins, Motels & Lodges, Resorts & Hotels.

Big Sky B&B
Omarama is a convenient central stop off point in the heart of the Mackenzie country. Stay in new high quality self contained units. For the traveller or adventure seeker to stay and relax, your hosts Kay and Hank welcome you.

Punga Grove Motel Franz Josef
Punga Grove offers stylish West Coast motel accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef village. Perfectly situated in a beautiful rainforest, set amongst native forest against a stunning backdrop of high alpine peaks. Enjoy a night or two at this Franz Josef rainforest retreat and choose from our selection of well-appointed studios, family motel units, or spoil yourself in one of our stylish suites.

Glenfern Villas
At Glenfern the one and two bedroom villas have all the stylish and chic amenities of a serviced city apartment. This includes heat pumps and mountain views that are hard to turn your back on. Only five minutes’ drive from Franz Josef Glacier Village, the spacious rooms are stylish and yet comfortable enough for you to relax and put your feet up.

Westwood Lodge West Coast B & B
Located in the heart of New Zealand's spectacular glacier country, the stunning Franz Josef B&B is a the perfect place to unwind and relax at Franz Josef Glacier. Set in a beautiful bush garden, Westwood Lodge offers well-appointed bed and breakfast accommodation with views of the West Coasts rainforests and the mountains of the Southern Alps.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Wanaka Flightseeing
Offering flights from the famous Milford Sound to the spectacular West Coast Glaciers, Wanaka Flightseeing offers 'Flights of Discovery". Enjoy uninterrupted window viewing over the Southern Alps, remote Doubtful Sound and rugged Mount Cook - or combine a scenic jet boat safari on the Dart River. A booking bonus offers free admission to the NZ Fighter Pilots Museum in Wanaka.

Ski New Zealand
Visit Powderhounds for information about ski resorts and resort towns in New Zealand. Check out their reviews of the Lifts & Terrain, Food & Nightlife, Facilities & Services, Activities & Tours and find & book Accommodation.

Glacier Helicopters
Glacier Helicopters on the West Coast pioneered glacier and snow landings in New Zealand in 1970. Offering scenic helicopter flights that include a glacier landing enable visitors to interact and enjoy some of the most spectacular wonders of the natural world

South Pacific Adventure
Adventure activities and tourism information in New Zealand

INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
Totally Tourism
Totally Tourism is Queenstown based and brings together some of the South Island's best sightseeing options and adventure activities.

Tourist Flight Operators
The New Zealand Tourist Flight Operators Group consists of fixed wing and helicopter flightseeing operators who specialise in flying you in comfort and safety to our most secret and spectacular locations.



 
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