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Aoraki Mount Cook crowns the Southern Alps, an icy stretch on the east coast of the South Island, the best mountain and glacial scenery in New Zealand. Enjoy the expansive icelands and breath-taking clean glaciers from the comfort of your luxurious helicopter or ski plane. These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer. Fly in and hike or climb on a glacier in NZ's big mountain country, or experience the ultimate in alpine adventures with our World Exclusive tour. Discover the stunning ice formations of the Hochstetter Icefall as you fly beneath the east face of Aoraki Mount Cook and along the Tasman Glacier. Experience the unique thrill of landing on...

These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer. Choose from a range of Scenic Tours with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: Blue Ice Adventure - 25 Minute Scenic, Lower Tasman Loop - 10 Min Overflight, The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Tasman Experience - 35 Min Scenic, Glacier Highlights - 45 Min Scenic, and The Grand Circle. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

Choose from a range of Ultimate Experiences with INFLITE Experiences Mt Cook. These include: The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Picnic Amongst The Peaks, The Wigley: Tasman Glacier Snow Shoeing, Blue Ice Adventure - 25 Minute Scenic, The Ultimate Alpine Experience, Tasman Experience - 35 Min Scenic, Glacier Highlights - 45 Min Scenic, and The Grand Circle. Our experiences are updated regularly so be sure to check out our website, for the most up-to-date options available.

Fly in a ski plane and a helicopter on the same day for an unforgettable experience of Aoraki Mt Cook. Enjoy a scenic adventure that includes a glacier snow landing on the Tasman Glacier. From takeoff to landing, you will enjoy spectacular views. Fly up the Tasman Valley over the breath taking blue glacier lake. See the Hochstetter Icefall and the cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mount Cook before landing on the upper snowfields of the Tasman Glacier. Take time to enjoy this unique alpine environment before swapping aircraft and returning to Mount Cook Airport. These mountains are covered in snow and ice all year round, and the aircraft fully shuts down on landing so you can enjoy the peace and...

Kaikōura Helicopters Scenic Flights options have something for everyone. From whale watching to mountain top seasonal snow landings. To heli rafting the local Grade 5 River. Enjoy mountain top views whilst tasting your platter of local cuisine whilst washing it down with the locally brewed beverages. Get the adrenaline pumping with our ATV adventure tour. Explore off road terrain in the foothills above the Kaikoura Coastline. Why not try your hand at the controls of a helicopter with our YouFly trial flight. Start or end the day with the stunning back drop on our Sunrise/Sunset flight. Grab that perfect photo or maybe get down on one knee. Why not talk to us direct to tailor up your own...

Kaikoura Helicopters will put you in the ultimate vantage point to see an entire Whale from head to tail as we fly slow orbits above. These magnificent mammals congregate in these waters and unique feeding grounds of the 3 kilometre Kaikoura Canyon that runs against the Kaikoura coastline. A variety of whales may be seen throughout the year ranging from, sperm, humpback, blue and southern right whale. Choose from one of our 4 brochure Kaikoura Helicopters Whale Watching flights or talk to us about tailoring a unique private charter to suit your budget. Kaikoura Helicopters is a division of GCH Aviation. Qualmark Gold. Kaikoura Helicopters are approved Department of Conservation operator...

Tour departs from our beach front heli-pads and within minutes be in the Hikurangi Marine Reserve that plays host to one of the worlds largest marine mammals, the magnificent sperm whale. From the comfort of our helicopter, you will enjoy the ultimate whale watching experience. Panoramic views of the Kaikoura Peninsula. See the seal colonies along the rocks at the end of Kaikoura Peninsula. If the whales are close to shore, possibility of seeing dolphins as well. Possibility of seeing baleen whales migrating through - humpbacks on their way back and forth from their feeding grounds down near Antarctica.

Departing from Kaikoura Helicopters beachfront helipads to look back upon the township that is wedged between the South Pacific ocean and the Kaikoura ranges. Enjoy a birds eye view of the dramatic landscape over the Kaikoura Peninsula and south along the coastline. Keep an eye out over the ocean as the area is known for Sperm Whales, sometimes seen close to the shoreline. Land at the river to meet your jet boat pilot Tim, a fifth generation sheep and beef farmer. Board your jet boat to glide through shallow river braids and dramatic canyons at heart-pumping speeds, with 360-degree spins and drifts. Experience all that the beautiful Hurunui river has to offer with Energy Jet before...

From whale tail to mountain top, this flight has it all covered. Taking off from our central beachfront helipads, within minutes you will be viewing the mighty sperm whales from the comfort of your helicopter. After viewing the magnificent marine life, you will fly high above Kaikoura and land amongst the towering Kaikoura Seaward Ranges, where you will take in some of the most breathtaking views that New Zealand has to offer. Seasonal snow landing. Views to the west of the Seaward Kaikoura Range, to the east Kaikoura flats and the iconic Kaikoura Peninsula stretching out like a whale's fluke. See the different colours of water along the coastline where the fresh, silty water comes out of...

Lifting off from our beachfront helipads we head toward the Hikurangi Marine Reserve in search of wildlife in our waters. Kaikōura is not only home to the magnificent Sperm Whale, but is also a migratory route for a variety of different whale and dolphin species such as the Humpback Whale, Blue Whale, Southern Right Whale and Orca, so we never know from flight to flight when we might spot something different. After searching for whales, across the coastline and inland over the Kaikoura flats you head on our way into the Seaward Kaikoura mountains for a remote landing site. Take the opportunity to get out of the helicopter and take in the magnificent views and breathe in the fresh air. Then...

Join us at this special time of year when fresh truffles scent the earth, the weather is cool & calm, plenty of truffles & good company. Depart Christchurch by helicopter to Kings Truffles in the beautiful limestone valley of Waipara North Canterbury to experience a personal introduction to truffles. Indulge in this unique and rare opportunity to find and then savour some of New Zealand's finest Black Truffle. (Tuber melanosporum). On your journey home, we will stop in at a winery where you will be able to purchase lunch or have a wine tasting (cost of lunch or wine tasting is not included in tour price) Limited space truffle season - Sunday 9th July to Saturday 29th July. You will...

Arrive in style by helicopter for a wonderful winery lunch and wine tasting. Melton Estate is a premier winery located in West Melton, surrounded by 12 acres of vines and beautiful gardens. Touch down amongst the vines and then enjoy a two course lunch accompanied by a wine tasting of 5 boutique wines. Your tasting will include the acclaimed “Summer Love Sparkling” – Canterbury favourite. After your lunch stroll around the vineyard or check out the Cellar Door.

Enjoy a helicopter flight to one of our region’s world-renowned wineries to enjoy beautiful food and award-winning wines in the magnificent locations of North Canterbury. Wineries to choose from: Greystone Winery is a 100% certified organic with BioGro. True fine wines are temporal, each vintage a fleeting snapshot of a place in time. Includes four courses with five paired wine tasting or Black Estate Winery. Enjoy wines served alongside organic, biodynamic & spray-free produce grown and fished locally and cooked with care.

Love is in the air with a dramatic scenic flight over Christchurch, Landing at Peppers Clearwater Resort. Package includes:-Flight by helicopter over Christchurch City. oe night's accommodation in a lakefront suite, gourmet tasting platter on arrival. Bottle of sparkling wine - Choose to have either in your room on arrival or with your dinner in the restaurant, 3 course dinner for 2 (excluding beverages) and full buffet breakfast for 2 (excluding beverages).

Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight and see the very best of the Mackenzie with stunning views of Lake Tekapo, snowy mountain ranges, Aoraki Mt Cook, beautiful braided rivers, and turquoise glacial lakes. Why fly with us? Our helicopter flights will show you some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery. Snow or alpine landings with panoramic views, and the beautiful silence and tranquility of being high in the mountains. Safe, modern helicopters with experienced local pilots. Flights range from 15 to 60 minutes. Wedding and engagement packages available. Helicopter and fixed wing aircraft combo deal, including our renowned Grand Traverse flight. Family-owned business with...

This half day heli-rafting tour starts at our helipads in Kaikōura then heads deep into the Clarence river reserve where you will get to experience parts of the Clarence river seldom explored. After weaving your way through the mountains the helicopter will then make a landing beside the river bed where you will meet your raft guides, who will guide you through the next part of your adventure. Following natures own highway, the rafting trip promises picturesque and ever changing scenery as you float on down through the gaping valleys of the reserve. Along the way you will get to experience gentle but fun grade 2 rapids, making it a perfect adventure for any family or group of friends of all...

Discover the beauty of Kaikoura's coast and mountains from the air. Our unique scenery is second to none and what better way to see it than with a birds eye view. This is an incredible scenic tour which showcases Kaikoura like never seen before. From the comfort of the helicopter we can take you up close to see the Kaikoura Seaward ranges and Mt Fyffe. The flight also includes a mountain landing where you will get off the aircraft and enjoy the fresh New Zealand air. In Winter, this is a snow landing.

Kaikōura Ultimate Adventure is an incredible experience capturing the best of Kaikōura's magnificent vistas of coastal shores, picturesque landscapes, majestic mountain ranges, and diverse marine wildlife in a way only a helicopter can. This tour begins with whale watching. Heading out over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine Reserve to view the incredible wildlife found in Kaikōura’s waters. Experience the magnificent Sperm whale, which can be found here year-round. Kaikōura is also a migratory route for a variety of different whale and dolphin species such as the humpback whale, blue whale, southern right whale, killer whale, and more.

From our helipads located adjacent to the unique Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary we can have you airborne and searching within minutes for the amazing leviathans of the deep, the Sperm Whales that are resident in the Kaikoura region year round. During your experience with us you will be taken on a journey above one of New Zealand’s most unique areas, The Kaikoura Whale Sanctuary. There is also a chance to see the incredibly playful Dusky Dolphins and New Zealand Fur Seals which also call this sanctuary home. Our experiences also enable you to view the beautiful coastline and the spectacular Seaward Kaikoura mountains rising out of the ocean to over 2500 metres, on some of our flights we include a...

This tour combines a 30 minutes helicopter whale watching experience landing at Hapuku Kitchen where the owner & chef Fiona Read will greet you and the magic begins. The day begins with an introduction to the kitchen and the menu for the day. This is discussed over a cup of locally roasted coffee or a refreshing drink made from herbs and flowers from the garden. We’ll then embark on a wander around the Hapuku Kitchen property, foraging in the garden for fruit, vegetables and herbs. Once we have completed the harvest, we’ll return to the kitchen and as a group, prepare the various dishes that make up the menu. With help always at hand, you will learn many techniques and tricks on the...