Alpine Helicopters Wanaka

If your passion is discovering nature, being knee deep in fresh powder, fishing that remote river or enjoying a special moment in the snow capped mountains, Alpine Helicopters can make it happen in comfort and style.

Family owned and operated since 1972, operations are headed by Toby Wallis.

Activity Options

Scenic Wanaka

Fly above NZ largest river, The Clutha, and take in the stunning views en-route to Mt Roy where we make a mountain landing. This flight is the perfect introduction to flight seeing. One landing, allow 20 minutes.

Alpine Snow Landing

Fly over unique islands and high country sheep and cattle stations. Relax as we take in the views of the Southern Alps and majestic Mt Aspiring. Landing in the magnificent alpine setting you get to see and touch snow (dependent on snow levels). One landing, allow 40 minutes.

Mt Aspiring Glacier Flight

This flight includes the centrepiece of the National Park “Mt Aspiring”. With classical blue ice walls, deep crevasses, sheer rock faces, waterfalls and the Bonar Glacier all viewed up close this inspiring pyramidal mountain never fails to amaze. With the addition of two landings this trip is a highlight while in Wanaka. Two landings, allow 60 minutes

Highlights of Milford Sound

Discover this 8th Wonder of the World. This direct flight to Milford Sound takes you through the heart of the Southern Alps, across mountain ranges, lakes, native forests to the gateway of the mighty Milford Sound. Travel with us to see why this fiord is an icon to NZ. One landing, allow 2 hours.

Milford Sound Grandeur

This flight includes views of Wanaka, Mount Aspiring and the Southern Alps on our journey of discovery from Milford Sound. This flight experiences it all, view sheer ice carved cliffs rising from the ocean, lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls and wildlife. The natural beauty of this landscape is unforgettable. Two landings provide you with perfect photographic opportunities of this stunning location. Two landings, allow 2.5-3 hours.

Mt Cook Spectacular

NZ’s treasure highland this powerfully emotive landscape and alpine paradise is breathtaking. View numerous glaciers and towering peaks including NZ’s highest Mt Cook. This landscape can only be understood from above! Viewing this great alpine park accompanied with alpine landings this flight provides life long memoirs. Two landings, allow 2.5-3 hours

Personalised Ultimate Discovery

Charters tailored to suit – POA

Other Information

• Departures from the Wanaka Airport or from lodges or accommodation with landing facilities
• Alpine Helicopters can also arrange pick ups from Queenstown
• Departures on demand with minimum numbers permitting, allow 20 minutes-all day
• All flights and routes are weather dependent and may vary at pilots discretion
• Courtesy transport available
• Bring warm clothing, sunglasses, camera and wear sturdy footwear

Location

Wanaka Airport, 10 Lloyd Dunn Ave, State Highway 6, Wanaka, New Zealand.