New cost-effective Heli Hikes launched

Media Release from Pure Adventure

June 9 2009

New cost-effective Heli Hikes launched by Pure Adventure Queenstown

Pure Adventure Queenstown, a boutique private guiding company that specialises in creating unique and exceptional guided experiences around New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region, has introduced new Heli Hike products to its extensive portfolio.

The company, renowned for its intimate knowledge of the environment, exclusive access to backcountry areas and friendly, professional service, has added a full range of cost-effective Heli Hike products, each customised to meet client needs and desires across a range of budgets and timeframes.

Working with some of the South’s best helicopter companies, the Saddle Heli Walk includes a six-minute scenic helicopter flight over historic Skippers Canyon and Moonlight Creek, followed by a stunning ridgeline decent starting in alpine tussock at the saddle with ever increasing views of Queenstown.
The Lake Heli Walk is a nine-minute flight over historic gold-mining areas before landing beside a pristine mountain lake tucked among the peaks. There’s a well-formed track suitable for all ages and abilities, with a walk time of just one to two hours, around this stunning lake.

 The Simply Remarkable Heli Hike features a 12-minute helicopter flight through and around Queenstown’s majestic Remarkable mountain range to Pure Adventure’s secluded exclusive area. The helicopter trip is followed by a walk of up to three hours from a height of 3000ft down a gentle downhill gradient with stunning lake views, then a 4WD trip back to base.  

The Cecil Peak Heli Hike is all about hiking at altitude. Passengers fly across Lake Wakatipu and land on remote Cecil Peak. There’s time for hiking and spectacular views at 4000ft, before the trip’s topped off with a flight back to Queenstown.

Full day heli hikes and walks include Forest and Stream, with a 16-minute flight over lakes and mountains before walking amongst ancient forests and streams. It’s suitable for all ages and takes between two to four hours with an exclusive 4WD exploration on the way back to Queenstown.

The Huts is a two-day, one night trip with a scenic helicopter flight to an exclusive wilderness area, followed by a hike to a shepherd’s hut for a night in the back country.  Suitably rested and with a hearty Kiwi breakfast inside, there’s a hike and 4WD trip back out to civilisation the next day. There are no trails in this area so good footwear and a reasonable level of fitness and agility are required.

The Glacier Walk thrills with an exhilarating helicopter flight past spectacular mountains, ice fall, rivers and lakes before landing on a glacier within the Southern Alps. A trip to discovery takes guests among ice pinnacles, glacial lakes, deep blue crevasses and cascading waterfalls.

Last but not least, there’s The Premium Package, five days of stunning helicopter-assisted walking and activities in New Zealand’s internationally renowned World Heritage parks and private mountain wilderness areas.

“It’s a visual feast of sights and walks in exclusive areas and pristine alpine environments that’s breathtaking in every respect,” said Pure Adventure managing director Stephen Robertson.

“This is the ultimate trip where we work closely with clients to arrange their days so they get absolutely the experience they want. This package includes airport to airport service, gourmet picnic lunches, a personal Kiwi guide, six hours of helicopter time, and four nights of six-star accommodation at Blanket Bay, acclaimed as New Zealand’s best luxury lodge. It’s absolutely the best.”

Pure Adventure can also organise a private Charter Day for clients who want to totally customise their day.

“We know people’s time is valuable, so we’re happy to use our knowledge, with a helicopter that’s theirs for the day, to enjoy access to more than 400,000 acres of private land and walk in our World Heritage parks. It’s something really special.”
Mr Robertson stressed that with many of the Pure Adventure Heli Hike packages, there was the option for clients to be met by 4WD if they preferred not to walk.

Pure Adventure works with a small guide-to-client ratio to ensure the best possible experience, and each trip works to an agreed itinerary, confirmed budgets and client timeline.

“Client safety and comfort are key,” said Mr Robertson. “Stringent safety procedures are in place and all guides are highly qualified, experienced and have extensive training.”

Pure Adventure Queenstown staff are passionate about sharing their love for New Zealand with others and are committed to environmental/wildlife protection where possible.

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