Helicopter Flights Kaikōura

Heli Picnic
at Altitude – Kaikōura Helicopters
Perfect for a romantic getaway, family adventure, or a day out with
friends, this unforgettable flight combines breathtaking scenery with a
delicious picnic in one of New Zealand’s most stunning alpine locations.
Lift off from our beachfront helipad and enjoy a scenic flight over the
lower slopes of the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges. Your pilot will select a secluded
landing spot chosen for the very best conditions and views on the day.
Touch down high above Kaikōura, surrounded by 360-degree panoramas of
rugged mountains and sweeping coastline. From your picnic site, enjoy views
over the Kaikōura Peninsula and township, north toward Wellington, and south to
Banks Peninsula on a clear day.
Savour a gourmet picnic of local cuisine in peaceful alpine
surroundings. Relax, take photos, and soak up the tranquillity of nature before
lifting off once more.
Your return flight offers the chance to spot Hector’s dolphins, New
Zealand fur seals, or schools of fish along the coast before a smooth landing
back at our heli base.
You are welcome to bring your own drinks to enjoy with your picnic – the
perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Unique alpine picnic experience in the Seaward
Kaikōura Ranges
Spectacular 360-degree views over mountains,
coastline, and the Kaikōura Peninsula
Chance to see as far as Wellington (north) and
Banks Peninsula (south) on clear days
Scenic helicopter flight with a secluded
alpine landing
Delicious picnic featuring local cuisine
Opportunity to spot dolphins, fur seals, and
marine life on return flight





























Perfect for couples, families, or friends –
with the option to bring your own alcohol
If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609.
The aircraft used is at the discretion of Kaikōura Helicopters.
Weather dependent
Minimum per-person fares are required for flights to depart, or why not choose to private charter the helicopter for guaranteed departure.
Infants aged 0 to 2 years old fly free of charge and must be seated on a paying adult's lap.
Prices increase yearly on the 1st September until the 31st August

If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609 for more availability.
An incredible experience, capturing the best of Kaikoura's magnificent views of coastal shorelines, unique landscapes and towering mountain ranges that rise above 8000ft.
Our tour will depart from our Kaikōura beachfront helipads, where we will head North along the rugged Kaikōura coastline, where your pilot will point out the slips and repairs carried out since the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake that blocked off road access to Kaikoura for over a year.
Once we reach the Clarence River, we head West towards the Seaward Kaikōura mountain range, flying over multiple slips and fault lines. Your pilot will show you where the Clarence river was diverted from its original course, now flowing through what used to be a farmer’s paddock!
Fly over the George Saddle, out into the Clarence Valley where you will be surrounded by the Seaward and Inland Kaikōura ranges. Your pilot will find a secluded spot high up in the mountains to land, either on top of the skyline with breathtaking views either out over the Clarence Valley or nestled right in amongst the mountains in a small clearing only accessible by helicopter.
After re-boarding the helicopter, we will venture South down the Clarence Valley before turning East and flying back over through the mountains on track to the summit of Mt Fyffe where we will touch down again. Here you can get out of the helicopter and breathe in the fresh air and soak up 360 degrees of mind blowing panoramic views of this unique and special place - where the mountains meet the sea.
Approx 90-minute flight.
Approx 1.5hour trip.
If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609.
The aircraft used is at the discretion of Kaikōura Helicopters.
Weather dependent
Minimum per-person fares are required for flights to depart, or why not choose to private charter the helicopter for guaranteed departure.
Infants aged 0 to 2 years old fly free of charge and must be seated on a paying adult's lap.
Prices increase yearly on the 1st September until the 31st August

Let Kaikōura Helicopters take you on a stunning flight, lifting off from our beachfront helipads and flying south around the Kaikōura Peninsula. Cruise down the coastline to our exclusive hilltop landing site, where an ATV ( All-Terrain Vehicle) will be waiting to take you on a guided tour through a private farm.
Get ready for an adventure as you track up and down hills, along the coastline and right up the middle of a river! Capture the view, feel the speed, and know you’re alive.
Light refreshments are provided. At the conclusion of your ATV trip, you will be driven back to Kaikōura township.
PLEASE NOTE:
The aircraft used is at the discretion of Kaikōura Helicopters.
Weather dependent
Minimum per person fares is required for flights to depart, or why not choose to private charter the helicopter for guaranteed departure.
Minimum age of guests 4 years old
If your child needs a booster seat/car seat in the car, bring it with you to go in the ATV. Booster seats are not provided. - It is probable that it will get wet and mud on it.
Please advise any dietary requirements on booking
Prices increase yearly on the 1st September until the 31st August

If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609 for more availability.

#Price is per Couple#

Experience the best of Kaikōura – whales, rugged mountains and fine dining.

This incredible collaboration is the ultimate Kaikōura experience. 

Lifting off from our beachfront helipads, we head out toward the Hikurangi Marine Reserve in search of the incredible 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!

When finished searching for whales, we will head West across the coastline and inland over the Kaikoura flats on our way into the Seaward Kaikoura mountains. Your pilot will point out landslides and cracks through the mountainside caused by the 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake back in 2016 and any wild animals you may pass before finding a remote landing site to set down. Take the opportunity to get out of the helicopter and take in the magnificent views and breathe in the fresh air.

Once you have taken your photos, it's back into the helicopter to fly down and out of the mountains, along the Hapuku River to land at the amazing Hapuku Lodge. Here you will be treated to a 3 course a la carte lunch at their beautiful restaurant.

To end your experience, we depart from Hapuku Lodge and fly down the beautiful coastline back to our beach front helipads.