Best of · SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS IN NEW ZEALAND
The 6 best scenic helicopter flights in New Zealand you can board today, with the seat price, the minutes actually airborne and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
You’ll fly from Mount Cook Aerodrome through the Tasman Valley, past a blue glacier lake, then land in the Southern Alps for mountain views and photos. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary throughout. Snow landings happen most of the year, but summer conditions can change that.
“It was an awesome experience seeing the mountains and glaciers up close!”
Fly from Paihia over Russell, Waitangi, island beaches, and Cape Brett on a 20-minute helicopter trip with pilot commentary. Upgrade to land on the Hole in the Rock, or choose the one-hour option for a short walk with a Māori guide. Flights carry up to five people.
“It is a phenomenal way to aquaint yourself with the Bay . I strongly recommend this activity if the weather is great.”
Take a small-group helicopter flight from Fox Glacier Township over icefalls and crevasses, then land on the snow for photos and alpine air. Your English-speaking pilot, including pilots such as Paul, Andy, or Jay, provides commentary throughout. Bring warm layers, sunglasses, and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
“Most incredible and awesome flight mode and the most stunning scenery Top notch”
Fly from Christchurch Airport over the city, earthquake recovery zones, Lyttelton Harbour, Diamond Harbour, Port Hills, Sumner, and New Brighton. Your pilot provides live commentary, with a maximum of four passengers and seating assigned for aircraft balance.
“Disappointed with what we saw and flight time. Basically circled the city to the beach then back to the airport. Not much to see that you couldn’t do for cheaper in the gondola.”
Take a 9-minute helicopter flight from central Wellington with an English-speaking pilot, safety briefing, and views of the CBD, harbour, Te Papa, The Beehive, and the Cake Tin. On clear days, you may see Cook Strait and the Marlborough Sounds. Flights carry up to six people.
“Alles perfekt geklappt Sind nach Rücksprache später gestartet Wir waren mit Kreuzfahrt Schiff in Wellington Das war überhaupt kein Problem Sind nach dem Flug ohne Probleme zum Hafen gekommen Pilot top Flug top”
Take a roughly one-hour helicopter flight from Manapouri over Lake Manapouri and into remote Doubtful Sound. Your pilot provides live commentary, and weather permitting, the helicopter lands at an isolated viewpoint. Flights carry up to six passengers and return to the airport.
“Great views, beautiful and informative. Seeing the whole area was awesome. Great pilot. A very wonderful experience, recommend for sure.”
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