Tourism Services: Scenic flights, heli biking, skiing, fishing and hunting in our National parks ....
Nelson Helicopters can place you in some of the most remote locations in New Zealand…breath-taking snow capped mountains, emerald seas, golden sands, and lush native forests. Nelson's National parks perfect for any adventure tourism venture.
National Parks & Fishing
Abel Tasman National Park Scenic
 Fly over this Coastal haven. View the golden beaches lapped by sparkling emerald seas and fringed with the deep green of native bush.
The duration of this flight is half an hour.
Two National Parks Scenic
 These 2 National Parks flight (Kahurangi and Abel Tasman)takes you over some of the most stunning scenery you will ever view, Sea, Mountains, Takaka Valley, Harwoods Hole, and Abel Tasman Coast line.
The duration of this flight is 45 minutes , (Click here for National Park preview)
Private Charter Flights "Mountains to the Sea"
 Nelson Helicopters is delighted to help you plan your flight experience around the Nelson Region. The area is blessed with rich soils and lush vegetation, fresh clean air, vivid blue waters and boasts New Zealand's longest sunshine hours, all within a sub tropical climate.
Famous for fruit, vineyards, seafood, timber, climate and easy access to three National Parks from the air, the Nelson region is nothing less than stunningly spectacular.
Heli Fishing
 Nelson Helicopters have full Department of Conservation concessions to take Fisherman and Hunters into selected areas of the National Parks.
*Price on request
Heli Biking
 Nelson Helicopters have developed with engineers a bike rack for Heli Biking that will safely carry up to six bikes at a time under the Helicopter.
The rack flys well in the air under the Helicopter keeping flying time and expense at a minimum.
Come experience a variety of helibike terrain and scenery in Nelson's National parks.
*Price on request
Popular Tourism Packages
Lord Of The Rings -2 hours if landing
See for yourself these three now world famous sights of Dimrill Dale, Chetwood Forest, and Eregion Hills. This is where these scenes were filmed. Landing at Dimrill Dale if conditions permit.
Two Site MT Olympus -1 hour 30 if landing
One Site Trip to Dimrill (Mt Owen) Dale landing if conditions permit.-1 hour if landing.
Awaroa Lodge -3 hours
Enjoy a scenic flight to this beautiful setting on the edge of the Abel Tasman National Park.Have a leisurely lunch, and walk to the beach before returning.
*Lunch not included.
Nelson Lakes Scenic – 1 hour
Take a look at the stunning Nelson Lakes district including Lake Rotoiti, the gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park. This is beautiful alpine scenery.
Marlborough Sounds Scenic – 1 hour
Enjoy the sights of this tranquil and colourful maze of waterways. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Highfield Estate Winery -3 hours
Fly over Nelson, then over forestry to Marlborough where you will land at Highfield Estate, high on Blenheim foothills with views over vineyards to the sea. Enjoy a wonderful lunch, take in the wine shop and tower, then fly back over the Pelorus River.
*Lunch not included.
Whale Watch – Kaikoura – 6 hours
Our pilots are happy to fly you over Mt Richmond Forest Park taking in South Marlborough tussock highland, where chamois and deer roam free, to reach the historic township of Kaikoura. Once there take the opportunity to join others and view the magnificent whale population by boat or air.
*Additional cost for whale watch tours.
Geological Tour - 40 minutes
Some of the most spectacular formations in the world are tucked away in the vista of the Red Hills at Mt Richmond Forest Park.
Special Occasion
We can tailor make a special occasion trip.
Talk to our friendly team for ideas and prices.
City Scenic. – 10 minutes
Fly out over Tahuna beach, Nelson Port, and the Central CBD, along the foothills towards Richmond, viewing the growth of the region.
Farewell Spit Options
Overflight -1 hour
A sweeping 35km sand spit, bird sanctuary and wetland of international significance. Enjoy the view from the comfort of our helicopter.
Eco Tours – 5 hours.Land and wait.
Land and we can arrange your 4 wheel drive trip to the Spit. Low tide will dictate Tour time. *Does not include price of tour.
Mt Owen Canyon
Mt Owen was also one of the Lord of the Rings filming sites, but the flight through the Canyon of this moon like geological form is amazing. A real buzz.
Heli-bike
The Dun Mountain trail is a magical walk or bike ride downhill for 20 ks after being dropped off at the top by Helicopter.
(Guides can be arranged if required)
* Guide price not included.
Lodge Transfers
Transfers between Lodges anywhere in New Zealand. We are in the middle ideally suited to go either way.
* Price on request.
Snow Skiing Transfers
By arrangement - due to conditions and availability.
Aviation Heritage Centre – Omaka
One of the world’s largest private collections of WW1 aircraft and memorabilia.Get a group together, (divide the cost) land outside the museum and enjoy the scenic flight to Omaka and back.
*Heritage centre cost not included.
Anatoki Salmon – 3 hours
Get a group together and enjoy this helicopter ride to Takaka landing beside the Lake well stocked with Salmon ready to catch. Salmon is processed and packed for the trip home.
*Cost of salmon not included.
South Island Tours
Ideal for 2-4 people to see the best of the South Island in a short time. West Coast, Glaciers, Queenstown, Lakes, Milford Sound, Central Otago, Canterbury, and Marlborough. This can be tailored to individual needs. We can also assist with accommodation advice on top quality Lodges or Hotels.
Nelson National Parks
Paradise Nelson National Parks
Nelson is unique in New Zealand in that it has 3 spectacular national parks at close proximity. Please read on to get a fascinating glimpse at our 3 living treasures, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park.
Kahurangi National Park
Created in 1996, Kahurangi is New Zealand's newest national park.
At 452,002 hectares it is also one of the largest. Translated its name has a number of meanings including ''treasured possession".
Natural Features
Kahurangi is a geologically complex area. Much of its rock is sedimentary, laid down in an ancient sea, then faulted, uplifted and scoured, in places, by glaciers. Parts of the region are limestone or marble. New Zealand's oldest fossil (540 million years old) was found in the park.
The vegetation changes markedly from one side of the park to the other. In the east, beech forest is dominant while to the west you will see podocarp forest with a rich under story of ferns, vines and shrubs. |
