Did some flying in New Zealand in Feb this year from Wanaka Helicopters in the south island. I wanted to do SFH but was told that it was not possible on my EASA PPL. I was a bit annoyed but did six hours of duel, and given the terrain and conditions I would not have been up to it on my own anyway.
Some of the best flying I have done, the southern Alps are spectacular, and having someone who knew the local area was a huge benefit showed me some amazing places to land. Cant recommend it enough.