Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike | La Vacanza Travel

Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Southland, Te Anau
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  • 8 hours
  • Te Anau
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Begin your awe-inspiring guided day experience on the Kepler Track with a scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut. At the top explore the expansive tussock fields and enjoy panoramic mountain views on foot as we hike in the alpine area. Then descend the mountain on a well-formed track through native beech forest and pass under towering limestone bluffs to reach the sandy lake shore for a water taxi ride back to Te Anau.

Itinerary

Begin your experience with a spectacular helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut over Lake Te Anau. Explore the alpine tussock field and enjoy the expansive mountain views, with the option to hike to the summit (as conditions allow). Then hike down the mountain on a well-formed track, descending through native beech forest and passing under towering limestone bluffs to reach the sandy lake shore for a water taxi ride back to Te Anau.

Stop At:

• Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
• Fiordland Trips & Tramps, 24 Caswell Road, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
• Fiordland National Park, Fiordland National Park, Southland Region, South Island
• Luxmore Hut Track, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand
• Kepler Track, Golf Course Road Eastern Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park New Zealand

Inclusions
  • Walking poles and rain jackets are provided if these items are required.
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Hot drinks are available along the hike as required.
  • 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

Exclusions
  • Lunch - Please bring some lunch with you or pre-order directly with the provider (extra charge)
  • Bottled water - Bring a fill re-usable water bottle with you
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Recommended minimum age 8 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.
  • The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the trip, note the sustained down hill can be tough on knees.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Fiordland Community Events Centre, 20/22 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Rubberdog818

08 Apr, 2024

The guides are excellent- friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the trail, location, history and nature. We learnt lots and had a great time. We felt safe while still having freedom to move at our own pace and stop for photos. I would like to particularly mention Jacob, Yoshi, Michelle and Maddie who looked after us over the 3 day trekking multi route package.

Karen K

06 Apr, 2024

Amazing. Tamora (hope I’ve spelled your name correctly) was such a lovely guide. She picked us up at our hotel. We drove to the helipad. The helicopter ride was under 10 minutes. The pilot, Mark, pointed out a few sites and gave a very smooth ride over to Luxemore hut. We got out and hiked toward the summit and came back to Hut to eat lunch. Beautiful views. Flushing toilet and clean facilities at Luxemore hut. Then we started the descent. The tracks in New Zealand are so well kept it is amazing. I wish we could have gone further!! Tamora was informative, shared a lot of knowledge and good stories. Would highly recommend her, Trips and Tramps and this walk. It was fabulous.

D7546XJgregm

28 Feb, 2024

First hike of three with Trips and Tramps. The helicopter ride was amazing and provided great views and a very easy ascent to Luxmore Hut. Geoff our guide was amazing and knowledgeable and very entertaining. The walk down the hill was a challenge and was definitely the more challenging of the hikes we did. Views are spectacular. Lunch was great. Just loved the whole package

Carolyn_C

19 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!

DrSwest

18 Dec, 2023

We did the three day Great Walks Tour Package. Incredible. Guides were exceptional. Everything was perfectly coordinated and well-planned. Spectacular scenery. Wildlife. Challenging but fun hikes and each was very different.

User's Picture Gallery

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A pleasant stroll on Kepler Track

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Amazing experience in Fiordland

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Diversity of landscapes - great hike

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Fantastic day on Kepler Track

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Excellent Tramping Guide Company

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Epic heli ride and day tramp

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A good walk

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