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Heli Glenorchy

Chef in the Wilderness

  from $17,865 per charter

  Bespoke duration

Luxury Meets Wilderness: Your Mountain Dining Table Awaits

“Chef in the Wilderness” delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience: board a helicopter and soar to a secluded mountaintop, where a private chef serves a luxurious four-course meal amid pristine alpine scenery

Elevate your experience with a culinary journey that pairs breathtaking landscapes with world-class dining.

The journey kicks off with a thrilling helicopter flight over majestic peaks, offering panoramic views of untouched wilderness. On arrival, immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the mountains and enjoy an intimate dining experience crafted entirely from the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Finish your adventure with a scenic alpine landing before returning to base, taking with you the memories of a gourmet meal in the heart of nature.

What Makes Chef in the Wilderness unique?

  • Includes two incredible landing locations: a remote wilderness location for lunch & alpine landing
  • Soar over Lake Whakatipu, the Richardson Mountains and the Hollyford Valley
  • Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients with optional wine pairings
  • Luxury dining in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps
  • A premium experience for travellers wanting more than a short scenic hop

 


Bespoke duration


1 remote wilderness landing & alpine


Private Charter


Mountains

This experience is only available as a private charter.

Charters are a great option for bigger groups, or if you would like a more intimate experience.

Find out more about our fleet.

Squirrel (up to 6 passengers): from $17,865 per helicopter

Prices are valid from 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2027.

We offer complimentary return transport from Central Queenstown. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience. If you are self-driving, we are based in Glenorchy at 35 Mull Street and we have plenty of parking available. After you have checked in, you will make your way to Glenorchy Aerodrome for your flight.

  • Wear comfortable covered shoes
  • Bring along or wear warm clothing, including a jacket
  • Remember to bring your camera, sunscreen and sunglasses

Bookings
• We recommend booking in advance via our online booking calendar.
• For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking.
• Our booking system will ask for your credit card details, which are securely stored to confirm your booking, however we will not charge your card until the day of your flight.
• Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Your flight
• You will need to contact us one hour prior to your departure time for a weather check.
• Minimum passenger numbers are required for all scenic flights. We reserve the right to upgrade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required.
• Flights depart on demand and are subject to availability.
• Flights depart from our Heli Glenorchy base in Glenorchy.
• Advertised times away, flight and landing times are approximate and can be subject to weather conditions. On occasion, flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

Pricing
• Our prices change annually from 1 October. Please select your preferred date of travel on our booking system or view the pricing section to view pricing schedules.
• Prices are in $NZD currency and include Goods and Services Tax.
• We reserve the right to change prices at any time without further notice. However, if we have confirmed an advance booking the quoted price will not be altered.

Payments
• We accept EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard and cash. Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Cancellations
• Any cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. If passengers ‘no-show’ for a flight, 100% of the fare will apply. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply.