The beautiful Hanmer basin has everything you would like to see in New Zealand. The majestic Southern Alps, forest parks, breath-taking scenery and New Zealand wildlife – all made available with Hanmer Springs Helicopters.

Hanmer Springs Helicopters is renowned for exciting helicopter tours catering for all types of needs, from a short scenic flight to an extensive and thorough tour. You’ll get to see what others don’t!

Activity Options

Tour 1: Hanmer Springs Forest Park & Mountain Ranges Tour

• This is a 25-30 minute scenic helicopter tour of the Hanmer Springs region, taking in the magnificent forest park and impressive Clarence Valley.
• It includes a five minute mountain range landing for a photo opportunity (in snow if available). This landing is subject to weather conditions. You will not be disappointed!

Tour 2: Historic Stations & Alpine Ranges Tour

• 40 – 50 minute scenic flight with views of historic Molesworth and St James Stations, two of New Zealand’s largest high country stations.
• Spectacular views of the Upper Clarence and Waiau Valley systems, the Fairie Queen & the South Island’s Southern Alp ranges, Lakes Guyon & Tennyson & pristine native forest & tussock lands.
• The area is full of interesting wild-life. It grazes cattle and horses. Game species include red deer, chamois, wild pigs, Canadian geese, chukka and ducks.
• The tour includes a ten minute landing on a mountain ridge on St James Station to admire the view and for a photo opportunity.

Helicopter Transfers

• Hanmer Springs Helicopters provide a transfer service to these locations:
  • Kaikoura (whale watching)
  • Waipara wineries
  • Christchurch
  • The West Coast

* Transfers are done on a fixed cost basis for a maximum of 6 passengers per transfer.

Custom Tours

• Make up your own package!
• Send us your own itinerary, or we can help you work out an exciting itinerary

* All Custom Tours are done on a quoted fixed cost basis for a maximum number of passengers per transfer of either 4 adults, or 2 adults plus 3 children.

Other Information

• Weather: Flights or routes may vary due to weather and are at the pilot’s discretion
• Flight duration times: Duration times are approximate and include landings
• Passenger numbers: Tours are subject to minimum of 2 adults, or 1 adult & 2 children
• Courtesy transfers: Courtesy transfers are available to and from Hanmer Springs
• What to bring: Sunglasses, sturdy footwear, camera, binoculars and a sense of adventure!

Location

State Highway 7A Hanmer Springs, New Zealand.