Whether you’re chasing adventure, luxury, romance, bucket-list travel or a once-in-a-lifetime memory to share with family or friends – our South Island Helicopter Tours across Nelson, Marlborough and Abel Tasman are customised to suit your style. Choose from scenic flights, heli-picnics, premium dining landings, national park explorations, heli-biking, heli-fishing and more. When you want more than the expected — choose the experience that goes beyond.
With bases at Nelson Airport and Motueka Airport, our South Island helicopter tours deliver unmatched access to the region’s most breathtaking landscapes.
South Island Helicopter Flights
Make it memorable – a picnic by a remote lake in the mountains; get flown in for your special wedding on Wharariki Beach; bike, hike, fish, hunt in world-class places; wine & dine with friends in the most beautiful places and more.
- Play – Be taken to extraordinary places that only a helicopter can get you to. Our team of local pilots are experts in finding the best hiking, biking, fishing and hunting spots in the Top of the South Island. Experience the thrill of our South Island helicopter tours.
- Explore – Nelson Tasman is blessed with 3 National Parks! The Abel Tasman, the Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes. Appreciate the diverse landscape and remote adventures in an unspoilt environment.
- Romance – Creating memories with your favourite person. Enjoy an intimate ceremony in a unique alpine location, escape by helicopter to a wild and remote beach, or surprise your guests and land at your reception venue in style.
- Wine & Dine – Cheers to spending time with friends and family. Wine and dine in some of New Zealand’s most incredible remote places.
- Stay – Stay at some of the most breathtaking and remote places in the Top of the South Island. Places that allow you to relax and unwind and literally unplug, enabling you to truly enjoy the person you’re with and what’s around you.
Helicopter Tours & Experiences
Nature & National Parks
- Abel Tasman National Park — world-class beaches, coastal tracks + turquoise ocean from the air.
- Kahurangi National Park — dramatic wilderness, alpine peaks + untouched backcountry.
- Marlborough + Marlborough Sounds — iconic waterways, islands + scenic wine region landscapes.
- Wilderness + Wildlife — remote valleys, native birds + wild NZ terrain few ever see.
Adventure Experiences
- For the Adventurers — rugged, high energy, off-grid exploration only accessible by heli.
- Heli-Bike Adventures — ride epic single track + backcountry trails with helicopter access.
- Lord of the Rings — cinematic landscapes + filming locations like you’ve seen on screen.
- Golden Bay + Wild West Coast — dramatic coastlines, rock arches + remote wild west feeling NZ.
Premium + Elevated Experiences
- Premium Tours — curated high-end flight itineraries for luxury travellers.
- Above & Beyond Dining — land in remote locations for exceptional private dining experiences.
- Heli-Fishing – Reef + Back Country Rivers — chase fish in pristine, untouched water systems.
Romance & Special Occasions
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Romance – Love is in the Air — unforgettable proposals, anniversaries + intimate shared moments.
Family Friendly
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Family Friendly Flights — fun scenic flights for all ages with easy, relaxed adventure. These South Island Helicopter Tours ensure everyone has a memorable experience.
Connection + Customised Travel
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Heli-Connect — custom routes, tailored charters + private transfers linking regions seamlessly. Our South Island Helicopter Tours can be customised to fit your specific needs.
