Hanmer Springs Helicopters™ provides an excellent range of charter helicopter scenic tours.
Hanmer Springs Helicopters operations are centered in the Hanmer Springs Basin region, and encompass a large section of the surrounding area from Rangiora in the south, up to Kaikoura, then across to the Southern Alps in the west.
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 are all made available with Hanmer Springs Helicopters.
Our Canterbury helicopter tours cater for all types of needs; from the short scenic flight, to the extensive and thorough tour. You’ll get to see what others don’t!
Scenic Helicopter Tours
Parks & Valleys | Hanmer Springs Forest Park & Mountain Ranges Tour
Flight Duration – 25-30 minutes
This scenic helicopter tour of the Hanmer Springs region, takes in the magnificent forest park and impressive Clarence Valley. The flight 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!
Mountains & Lakes | Historic Stations & Alpine Ranges Tour
Flight Duration – 40-50 minutes
The Historic Stations and alpine Ranges Tour is a scenic flight with views of historic Molesworth and St James Stations, two of New Zealand’s largest high country stations. Enjoy spectacular views of the Upper Clarence and Waiau Valley systems, the Fairie Queen and the South Island’s Southern Alp ranges. Soar over Lakes Guyon and Tennyson, and the pristine native forest and tussock lands. The area is full of grazing cattle and horses. Look out for other exciting wildlife, such as red deer, chamois, wild pigs, Canada 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. The 10 minute landing is subject to weather conditions at the time
This is an impressive tour of one of the most beautiful scenic areas in New Zealand, and indeed, the world!
Heli-Jet Combo
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Waiau River on this exhilarating adventure activity. Jet through narrow gorges, white water rapids and braided shallows on our thrilling jetboat ride. Experience the 360 degree spins made famous by the jetboat, first invented in New Zealand. Followed by a scenic helicopter tour of the Hanmer Springs region, takes in the magnificent forest park and impressive Clarence Valley. The flight includes a five minute mountain range landing for a photo opportunity (in snow if available). This landing is subject to weather conditions.
Custom Tours – Make up your own helicopter tour! Send us your own itinerary, or we can help you work out an exciting itinerary. All custom tours are subject to our knowledge of the area and the usual conditions apply.
Heli Hunting & Fishing
The Hanmer Springs region and New Zealand’s Upper South Island offer premier high-country alpine hunting for Red Deer, Chamois, Wild Pigs, Ducks and Canadian Geese.
We also have world class wilderness trout fishing available in alpine high country lakes, rivers and streams. Access is not a problem and we have been locating clients to these wilderness places for 20 years.
Commercial & Agricultural
Hanmer Springs Helicopters, under the name of Amuri Helicopters is Canterbury’s most experienced Helicopter Agricultural Company and has been providing aerial agricultural services to farmers and foresters in Canterbury and Kaikoura since 1988.
Aerial agricultural spraying and top dressing is the core of our helicopter service business. Our pilots are experienced and our fleet is fitted with TracMap GPS systems to provide clients with absolute quality assurance.
We are members of the NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) and are Growsafe and Aircare accredited.
