At Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters Queenstown, we specialise in a wide range of commercial and industrial helicopter operations, providing professional solutions tailored to your needs. Our pilots bring extensive experience and expertise to every project, ensuring safety, precision, and efficiency in even the most challenging environments.
Our Commercial Services Include:
- Lifting & Transport: Longlining, cargo nets, mountain bike racks, heliski pods, and more.
- Coastal & Alpine Helicopter Transport: Personnel, supplies, and equipment to remote locations.
- Agricultural Support: Frost protection, orchard fruit drying, and mustering operations.
- Firefighting: Monsoon bucket operations for effective wildfire control.
- Search & Rescue: Alpine rescue, recovery operations, and medical transfers.
- Aerial Support: Assistance for hunters, fishers, and recreational users in national parks, including supply drops.
- Media & Film: Helicopter transport, aerial photography, and cinematography support.
- Communications & Powerline Surveys: Alpine site support for telephone, radio, and power infrastructure.
With modern equipment, a highly skilled team, and thousands of hours flying in New Zealand’s mountainous terrain, we are fully equipped to handle your commercial helicopter needs.
Previously, Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters were part of the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust, providing search and rescue as well as air ambulance services across the Southern region – experience that reflects our commitment to safety, reliability, and professionalism.