A bespoke style family owned and operated helicopter company providing a professional, personalised experience for visitors. Perfectly situated close to Wanaka at the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park, scenic flights depart from the modern stand-alone hangar located on a working deer farm.
Scenic flights include alpine landings, snow landings or glacier landings and range from short local scenics over Lake Wanaka to extensive scenic flights taking in the Southern Alps, Mt Aspiring the remote West Coast, Milford Sound and Mt Cook.
All flights go on demand with a minimum of two adults.
Aspiring Helicopters Hangar and Fleet
Stunning scenic flight with Glacier Landing.
View remote mountain ranges, deep glacial carved valleys, snow capped peaks with a landing on a glacier at 7000ft affording 360 degree views over the Southern Alps to Mt Aspiring. A great option out of Wanaka.
Allow 35min
Experience the dramatic Southern Alps on this premier flight out of Wanaka.
Take in the braided mighty Matukituki River, the ancient glacial carved valleys and snow capped peaks of remote mountain ranges before getting up close to the pinnicle of the National Park, Mt Aspiring. See the blue ice, crevasses, ceracs and glacial lakes that surround Mt Aspiring and one \quickly understands why this is listed as a World Heritage area.
A wide variety of diversity on this scenic flight makes it exceptional value for money.
1hr excursion including two alpine landings (*one snow landing conditions allowing) allowing you time to breath in the crisp mountain air and capture the moment with stunning backdrops for your photos.
Allow 1hr
Spend a morning or afternoon exploring the best of the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park from the air with this spectacular flight taking in the visual highlights of the lower south.
Skip stones with your pilot as you marvel at the crystal clear waters of a remote alpine lake. Be blown away by the breathtaking scenery of rugged mountain peaks, deep glacial carved valleys and mountain tarns. Fly the length of Milford Sound with it’s towering sheer cliffs and impressive waterfalls. Explore Fiordlands’ rainforest clad coastline with a remote beach landing before climbing back across the Southern Alps and the Olivine Ice Plateau. The finale of your flight is the pinnacle of Mt Aspiring the “Matterhorn of the South” and the highest peak outside Mt Cook National Park!
With four landings and a wide diversity of scenery this three hour excursion is sure to be a highlight of your trip
Allow 3hr
Enjoy an exclusive private flight spending half a day soaking up the highlights of the lower South Island over Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, culminating in a unique lunch stop at the remote Whare Kea Chalet.
View the crystal clear waters of Lochnagar and fly over the highest falls in the Southern Hemisphere "Southerland Falls". Take in the spectacular sights of Mitre Peak and Milford Sound. Fly the full length of the sound and touch down on a remote West Coast beach with the possibility of spotting Fiordland wildlife, seals, penguins and whales when in season.
Continue your exploration above the Olivine Ice Plateau wilderness area. Walk on an ancient glacier overlooking the spectacular Southern Laps.
Get up close and personal with Mt Aspiring, the Matterhorn of the South and her associated glaciers before heading to Whare Kea Chalet for a picnic lunch in style with stunning views back to Mt Aspiring.
Allow 4-5hrs
This half day private charter covers the icons of the Southern Alps, the West Coast Glaciers, the McKenzie Basin and Mt Cook. Fly above Mt Aspiring National Park, the upper Hunter Valley and Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealands' highest peaks and most famous glaciers Fox and Franz Josef with their associated temperate rainforest and spectacular views.
Enjoy remote landings with photo opportunities.
Marvel at the McKenzie Basin with it's extensive plains and lakes of turquoise blue.
Arrive at the remote alpine Whare Kea Chalet for a gourmet picnic lunch with stunning views of Mt Aspiring.
Allow 4-5hrs
This half day private charter covers the icons of the Southern Alps, the West Coast Glaciers, the McKenzie Basin and Mt Cook. Fly above Mt Aspiring National Park, the upper Hunter Valley and Mt Cook National Park, home to New Zealands' highest peaks and most famous glaciers Fox and Franz Josef with their associated temperate rainforest and spectacular views.
Enjoy remote landings with photo opportunities.
Marvel at the McKenzie Basin with it's extensive plains and lakes of turquoise blue.
Stop at a remote alpine location for gourmet picnic lunch before returning to Lake Wanaka.
Allow 4-5hrs