Best Wellington Helicopter Tours — Our Top 7

1.Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $108Our pick

Take a nine-minute Wellington Helicopters flight from Queens Wharf with a pilot’s commentary through your headset. Look down on Te Papa, Parliament, forests, trails, and the waterfront. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with room for no more than six people.

“First time in a Helicopter and it didn't dissapoint. So cool to see Wellington city from 3000ft. Our pilot was friendly, kind and very knowledgeable. We felt we were in safe hands. Totally worth the money. Great experience.”

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2.Wellington Helicopters Scenic Harbour Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 15 min · from $178

Take a 15-minute helicopter flight over Wellington Harbour with an English-speaking pilot and audio guide. See Matiu Somes Island, Zealandia, Cook Strait, Te Papa, the Beehive, and Wellington Stadium from above. Flights carry up to six people and depend on weather.

“It was a really fun time, a little bit nerve wracking with the Wellington winds however our pilot reassured everyone and had us all laughing! Great experience”

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3.Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $268

Fly from Queens Wharf with Wellington Helicopters for about 22 minutes over the South Coast, Cook Strait, seal colonies, Karori Rock Lighthouse, and Makara Wind Farm. Your pilot, including Andrew or James on some flights, provides commentary through a headset. The trip lasts about 40 minutes and returns to the wharf.

“Visiting the seal colony. Seeing major iconic sites of Wellington from a different angle. The commentary from the pilot on where we were flying over and his relaxed manner. Pilots stories were interesting”

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4.Wellington Helicopter Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 9 min · from $104Best value

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”

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5.15-Minute Wellington Harbour Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $185

Take a 15-minute helicopter flight from Shed 612 on Queens Wharf with a professional pilot, such as Andy, explaining Wellington’s history, culture, and harbor environment. Look down on Cook Strait, Matiu Somes Island, the city, and nearby landmarks from a small aircraft carrying no more than six people.

“Amazing experience from pre-trip communication and great customer service, to the actual trip around Wellington Harbour.”

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6.Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough Sounds- Heli-lunch from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $660

Leave Wellington’s Queens Wharf by helicopter, cross Cook Strait, and land at Bay of Many Coves Resort for a seasonal three-course lunch and glass of wine. Expect about 40 minutes of scenic flight, live commentary, a two-hour resort stay, and a return flight for a small group of up to six.

“The helicopter ride, our pilot who gave us great commentries, the lunch was yummy, the resort wow and the staff were all amazing!”

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7.Wharekauhau Heli-lunch from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $518

Meet Wellington Helicopters at Queens Wharf for an 11:30am flight over Wellington Harbour, the Rimutaka Ranges, Orongorongo Valley, and Palliser Bay. At Wharekauhau, enjoy a farm-sourced gourmet lunch, wine, and a welcome glass of bubbles before returning by a different coastal route.

“The wine matching to the world class cuisine along with the outstanding service, makes this an unforgettable experience.”

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