Helicopter Flights Makarora

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Heli Siberia!
Begin with a thrilling 15-minute helicopter ride over the braided Wilkin and Makarora rivers, taking in breathtaking views of Mount Aspiring National Park. Soar above the untouched beauty of Lake Crucible and the iconic, remote Siberia Valley—an experience like no other.
Land at the start of one of New Zealand's great walks and enjoy a 3-hour self-guided hike through the pristine Siberia Valley, immersing yourself in its alpine wilderness and remote, untouched environment.
Finish your unforgettable journey with a 30-minute jet boat ride with Wilkin River Jets. Speed through native beech forests and river valleys, surrounded by ice-capped mountains. This truly is a remote New Zealand experience, combining a scenic helicopter flight, a stunning hike, and adrenaline-packed jet boating—all set in one of the most beautiful and untouched corners of the world.
**We accept online bookings for one or more passengers; however, a minimum of two passengers is required for the flight to go ahead. You may be grouped with others to meet this minimum. While we do our best to accommodate your preferred time and date, changes may occur due to weather or pilot availability. We will confirm your booking within 24 hours of receiving your request, please do not consider your booking confirmed until you receive this confirmation email. If you haven’t heard from us within 24 hours, please contact us at info@backcountryhelicopters.com .**

Our Heli Max Jet Combo begins with a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight, offering breathtaking aerial views of the braided Wilkin and Makarora rivers, leading you into the iconic Mount Aspiring National Park.


Enjoy spectacular views with an alpine landing before tracking deeper into the valley for a close encounter with the Mt. Pollux Glaciers. After your helicopter flight, you’ll be dropped off at Kerin Forks to continue your adventure with a 30-minute jet boat ride with Wilkin River Jets.
Speed through dense native beech forests and dramatic river valleys, surrounded by towering ice-capped mountains.


This is a truly unique New Zealand experience, blending the serenity of a scenic flight with the thrill of adrenaline-fuelled jet boating, all set in one of the most breathtaking and untouched landscapes in the world.



**We accept online bookings for one or more passengers; however, a minimum of two passengers is required for the flight to go ahead. You may be grouped with others to meet this minimum. While we do our best to accommodate your preferred time and date, changes may occur due to weather or pilot availability. We will confirm your booking within 24 hours of receiving your request, please do not consider your booking confirmed until you receive this confirmation email. If you haven’t heard from us within 24 hours, please contact us at info@backcountryhelicopters.com .**

One of the best wilderness experiences available - “Gotta do it!”
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Heli Siberia Max! Begin with an epic 25-minute helicopter ride over the braided Wilkin and Makarora rivers, taking in breathtaking views of Mount Aspiring National Park. Soar above the untouched beauty of Lake Crucible and the iconic, remote Siberia Valley—an experience like no other. Enjoy spectacular views with an alpine landing before tracking deeper into the valley for a close encounter with the remarkable Mt. Pollux Glaciers, cascading waterfalls and remote alpine lakes.
After your scenic flight, you will land at the start of one of New Zealand's great walks and enjoy a 3-hour self-guided hike through the pristine Siberia Valley, immersing yourself in its alpine wilderness and remote, untouched environment. Finish your unforgettable journey with a 30-minute jet boat ride with Wilkin River Jets. Speed through native beech forests and river valleys, surrounded by ice-capped mountains.
This truly is a remote New Zealand experience, combining a scenic helicopter flight, a stunning hike, and adrenaline-packed jet boating—all set in one of the most beautiful and untouched corners of the world.
**We accept online bookings for one or more passengers; however, a minimum of two passengers is required for the flight to go ahead. You may be grouped with others to meet this minimum. While we do our best to accommodate your preferred time and date, changes may occur due to weather or pilot availability. We will confirm your booking within 24 hours of receiving your request, please do not consider your booking confirmed until you receive this confirmation email. If you haven’t heard from us within 24 hours, please contact us at info@backcountryhelicopters.com .**

A premium wilderness trilogy of jet boating, hiking, and alpine flight.

Maximise your South Island adventure with an immersive journey through the heart of the Southern Alps. This signature experience begins with a private helicopter flight over mountain ranges around Makarora. From here, you board a private jet boat for an exhilarating journey up the Makarora and Wilkin Rivers with Wilkin River Jets. Surrounded by towering peaks and ancient beech forests, this quintessential New Zealand experience delivers you to the trailhead at Kerin Forks.

Once on the ground, join your expert Best Foot Forward NZ guide for a 6–7km hike through the Wilkin Valley, featuring undulating terrain and wooden bridges over glacier-fed streams. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch featuring local Central Otago produce before emerging onto the spectacular Wonderland grass flats. The day reaches a stunning finale as your helicopter arrives at the flats to whisk you away, climbing over hidden glaciers for a final bird’s-eye view of the terrain.

This is a customisable day. For more experienced hikers, there is an option to continue towards Jumboland Valley, a further 8km, creating a 15km journey with an estimated total hike duration of 6 to 8 hours.
*Please note this activity departs from our Makarora base.
**We accept online bookings for one or more passengers; however, a minimum of two passengers is required for the activity to go ahead. You may be grouped with others to meet this minimum. While we do our best to accommodate your preferred time and date, changes may occur due to weather or pilot availability. We will confirm your booking within 24 hours of receiving your request. Please do not consider your booking confirmed until you receive this confirmation email. If you haven’t heard from us within 24 hours, please contact us at info@backcountryhelicopters.com .**