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Our trusted team provide exceptional helicopter services, in one of the most stunning places in the world..

Here at Wanaka Helicopters, we are a family owned and operated commercial helicopter operator and flight training school in one of the most stunning places in the world. We specialise in scenic, luxury and wedding flights to some of the most beautiful remote locations in New Zealand. We also offer commercial, agricultural and charter services as well as our world-class flight training school.

Our skilled team will go the extra mile to ensure you have the best and safest experience possible.

Whether you want to book a stunning scenic flight over the Southern Lakes Region, plan your dream alpine helicopter wedding, need an agricultural or commercial job completed or want to book a private luxury flight charter we can help.

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Luxury & private charters, alpine picnic packages, commercial and agricultural services, flight training, world class flight training amongst the southern alps with new zealand’s most experienced flight training school..

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Glacier Experience

• one 10 minute remote glacier/snow landing • stand in the pristine snow at 7000 feet • fly over rugged mountains & deep valleys • amazing photo opportunity.

With nearly 300 glaciers in the region, Wanaka is the perfect place to take a scenic helicopter flight to remote glaciers. On this Glacier Experience helicopter tour you will fly above rugged mountain peaks and deep glacial carved valleys. You will also fly across to the border of Mt Aspiring National Park.

Land and stand on top of one of these giant ‘rivers of ice’ for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At around 7000ft/2300m you will enjoy amazing views and breathe clean mountain air. Your landing will be for approximately 10 minutes and we land at either the Tyndall or Isobel Glacier. There will be time for photos and a snowball or two before your return helicopter flight.

Check out our Mt Aspiring & Glaciers scenic flight for a 1 hour glacier helicopter experience which includes a close up view of Mt Aspiring.

WHAT TO BRING

• Flat soled, covered shoes
• And of course a camera!
• Note: we have a no drone policy

We also recommend insect repellant if you are travelling to Milford Sound.

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Scenic Flights

• All current website pricing for scenic flights is valid until 30th September 2024
• All flights require discretionary minimum numbers to go ahead
• We accept Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos and cash (no AMEX)
• Child rates are 0 – 14 years.
• 3yr and under must sit on parents’ lap
• Individual passenger weights are required at the time of booking
• You must reconfirm your flight booking on the day
• Flights go on demand subject to weather.  We are happy to reschedule subject to availability
• We operate six days a week Monday – Saturday
• We have a general 48 hr cancellation policy should your plans be disrupted.

Wedding Flights

• All current website pricing is valid until 30th September 2024.
• For online bookings we accept Visa or Mastercard (no AMEX) to hold your booking. For off-site pickups your card will be charged on the day, for flights from the hangar you can pay on check-in
• You should have your photographer reconfirm your flight on the day
• We have a 48 hr cancellation policy should your plans change.
• All our flights are weather dependent.  Weather calls are made based on both safety and customer experience.
• We are generally only unable to fly if clouds hinder visibility or if winds are gale force.
• If weather completely prevents us from flying at all on the day and we make the decision not to proceed at all there is no charge. (We are happy to reschedule to another day subject to availability if you wish)
• If weather prevents us from getting to your desired location but we are able to offer an alternative option for your landing we will.   Charges will reflect the alternate landing cost and these can be discussed at the time. 
• If you have chosen a dual landing option and we are able to get you to one of your landing options but not the other your cost will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the cost of the single landing.
• We recommend you have your photographer call us to check on the weather on the day and we will have the discussion with them if there are any weather constraints.
• Should we still be able to fly but you choose not to proceed there will be a $500 cancellation fee. 

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Landing spot was sensational. Peaceful, picturesque and ever such clear air. A bluebird day in paradise!

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Wānaka’s premier helicopter operator.

Wanaka Helicopters is a family-owned and operated commercial flight operator. Situated within view of the surrounding Southern Alps and on the doorstep of the World Heritage Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks.

Wanaka Helicopters provides unforgettable scenic flights, luxury charters and wedding experiences that showcase a multitude of breathtaking landscapes and stunning vistas, offering a unique experience that surpasses any other in New Zealand. Their professional, experienced and friendly team will ensure that you have the absolute best flight and walk away with life-long memories you will treasure for years to come.

Situated within view of the surrounding Southern Alps and on the doorstep of the World Heritage Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks come fly with them and let them show you their stunning backyard from the air.

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Alpine Helicopters are scenic flight specialists and offer an amazing aerial introduction to the breathtaking Southern Lakes and World Heritage listed Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. They offer a full range of scenic tours with remote alpine landings. Their custom activities include heli-skiing, heli-biking, heli-fishing and wedding charters.

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Legends in the Wilderness.

We specialise in adventure-filled scenic flights and jetboat tours in some of New Zealand’s most remote locations. 

Offering customised luxury charters, private luxury flights to some of the most beautiful locations and helicopter transfers from anywhere in New Zealand, including local destinations Queenstown, Wanaka, Makarora, West Coast and Luxury Lodge providers.

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Experience our World Heritage National Park through snow-capped mountains, ice-blue glaciers, ancient river valleys and mountain lakes. Our specialist flights encompass more glaciers en route through the hills and valleys of the Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks than elsewhere in NZ.

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Explore Mount Aspiring National Park with the Ultimate Wilderness Adventure Package – if you’re looking for that must-do activity in New Zealand, this is it!

Combine the thrill of an epic helicopter ride, a 3-hour wilderness hike and a thrilling jet boat ride with Wilkin River Jets. Our Heli Siberia Wilderness adventures are one of the best wilderness experiences available.

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Our scenic flights are a chance to truly experience New Zealand’s most spectacular and remote views. Waterfalls, alpine lakes and glaciers in one of the most beautiful and secluded locations in New Zealand.

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Explore and enjoy the true beauty of the Otago region, the West Coast and beyond with our customised luxury, charter helicopter flights and lodge transfers.

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In a prime New Zealand location, we offer exceptional hunting and fishing experiences with expert knowledge of the region and exclusive access to remote spots via helicopter.

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We can help with a range of commercial operations and charter options. We can help with frost protection, mustering, heavy lifting, surveying and monitoring, search and rescue, filming, heavy lifting and fire fighting.

Backcountry Helicopters is part of the Wanaka Helicopters Group

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Flights, Tours and Charters in and around Wānaka, Queenstown, Mount Aspiring, Milford Sound, Fiordland the West Coast. NZ's most experienced helicopter flight training school. Beginner courses to Advanced.

6 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wānaka Airport

Roy’s Peak Experience

Your roy’s peak experience begins with a taste of wanaka’s spectacular lakeside scenery by 4wd. taking you high into the mountains exploring life behind the scenes of west wanaka station an authentic high country farm. relax with refreshments at our exclusive mountain-top viewpoint overlooking sparkling lake wanaka and beyond to the snow-capped peaks and glaciers of mt aspiring national park. your helicopter arrives vip style, to whisk you off for a once-in-a-lifetime scenic flight to land at a private viewpoint on wanaka’s iconic coromandel peak – roy’s peak. there is plenty of time for photos before the return flight to meet your 4wd back to wanaka..

$2508 (1-4 people)

• Helicopter flight to land on Coromandel Peak – Roy’s Peak
• Scenic 4WD safari through West Wanaka Station
• Feed farm animals
• Expert local guides
• Iconic photo opportunities from private locations
• Refreshments

Suitable for: Those wanting more than just a heli flight to Roy’s Peak  

Duration: Allow 5 hours

Season: September – May 

• Pick up / Drop off from Wanaka locations
• Private access to West Wanaka Station 
• Expert local guide.
• Helicopter flight to Coromandel Peak  (Roy’s Peak)

Fitness level required Suitable for all fitness levels!

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