Mt Hutt Helicopters

Welcome to Mt Hutt Helicopters. We are located near Methven and Ashburton, a 1 hour drive south of Christchurch. We offer a range of flights form a scenic glacial flight to a romantic mountain top picnic to a thrilling heli-jet combo on the Rakaia River or we can tailor a flight just for you, maybe a dropout to a hut. Our experienced pilots make the perfect tour guide

FROM NZ $98

We are just over an hour by road from Christchurch and 15 minutes from Methven or Ashburton. We offer a range of flights to cater to all adventure levels whether it's Heliskiing or Boarding or a scenic flight to see some of the Southern Alps dramatic glaciers and breathtaking views, or maybe a romantic picnic in a secluded area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains to celebrate a special anniversary or occasion. If it is suitable, we may be able to collect you from your accommodation. We are happy to help you organise a flight to link in with your plans and journeys.

Bring a warm jacket (all year round), suitable footwear, your camera

Hours of Operation

8am - 5pm

Directions

Located at the foothills of the Southern Alps, at Alford Forrest, just off inland scenic route 72. A 15 minute drive from Methven and one hour south of Christchurch

Methods of Payment

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Eftpos

Address:

880 Forks Road
RD1 7771
Ashburton

Phone:

+64 3 302 8401

Free Phone:

0800 443 547 (NZ only)

Fax:

+64 3 302 8701

Pick-up Drop-off

By vehicle or helicopter. We can pick up clients from their accommodation in Methven & drive them to our hangar. Or we can collect clients from some hotels in the helicopter, extra cost involved with this. We can drop off back at accommodation. Departures from our hangar at Alford Forest, in the winter from our Heli-hut at Mt Hutt ski field

Part of Tour

We fly all year, scenics, heli-picnics, winter includes our Heliskiing or Heliboarding packages and Heli-taxis to and from the ski field. At Mt Hutt we will work around your expectations & budget, so your flights can be as long or as quick as 6 minutes. (6 minute flights from Mt Hutt ski field cra park only during ski season)

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