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Jet Boat and Helicopter Combo Tour in Hanmer Springs

Helicopter Tour - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $565.00 per person

A must do activity in Hanmer Springs. Get a bird’s eye view of some of NZ’s best landscape. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains, lakes, and rivers from a 40-50 minute helicopter ride with a 10 minute mountain landing, and then blast through a scenic river gorge on board a jet boat.

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Christchurch Helicopter Tour

Helicopter Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $199.00 per person

It is only from the air that you can only appreciate the scale of Christchurch City's devastation and recovery following the 2010 earthquake. This 20-minute helicopter tour flies over the crumbled tower of Christchurch Cathedral, the new sports stadium and other signs of the city’s rebuilding as you listen to your pilot's commentary. Your 20-minute flight also takes you to the spectacularly scenic Banks Peninsula, then back toward Christchurch over the suburbs of Sumner and Redcliffs. More...

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Helicopter Tour - Fox Glacier - Starting from $480.00 per person

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West... More...

Mount Cook and The Glaciers Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook - Starting from $650.00 per person

Our premier flight over the Mt Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier lake before flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains as you take in a spectacular view of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook during your snow landing. Cross to the West Coast and view the formidable Franz Josef and Fox glaciers before completing your... More...

15-Minute Wellington Harbour Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Wellington - Starting from $199.00 per person

Escape the heart of the capital city to explore the boundaries of Wellington Harbour on this 15-minute Helicopter flight. Fly over the tectonic landscape that encompasses Wellington city shaped by a massive earthquake in 1855. Take in views of Matiu Somes Island and Cook Strait, highway to the ferries that shuttle between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. On returning back to the city glimpse at famous landmarks such as the parliament buildings and Te Papa (New Zealand’s national... More...

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $350.00 per person

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)
Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by the sheer West faces of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman before descending back down the Fox Glacier after your snow landing. Your snow landing provides opportunities to photograph the panoramic and breathtaking scenery. (Be sure to check the departure point - this flight option only departs from our Fox Glacier Base. Reporting time 30 minutes prior... More...

25-Minute Helicopter Adventure Including Tasman Glacier from Mount Cook

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook National Park - Starting from $299.00 per person

Soar through the sky on this 25-minute scenic helicopter experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Sit back and take in the stunning scenery around you on this beautiful scenic flight up the Tasman Valley with a landing on the Tasman Glacier! Check in closes 45 minutes prior to flight time. More...

Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $480.00 per person

Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. You'll walk along the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the... More...

Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Mount Cook - Starting from $270.00 per person

This short scenic option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to touch snow and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range to a landing site on the snowfield high in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago. More...

Akaroa Helicopter Tour from Christchurch

Helicopter Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $569.00 per person

Akaroa is the jewel in Canterbury's crown, a gorgeous little French inspired sea-side village full of wonderful shops, restaurants and cafe's to explore and home to the world's rarest dolphin. A helicopter flight takes just 15 minutes from Christchurch! More...