West Coast Helicopter Tour with an Optional Picnic

A helicopter ride to explore the National Park, stunning west coast beaches and rock formations

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Free cancellation available
Duration: 6 hours

On this tour, you'll ride in a helicopter and fly into the heart of the Kahurangi National Park. You will first land at a remote alpine location where you can enjoy the scenic surrounds of New Zealand’s second-largest National Park. From here, you’ll descend further west to Whanganui inlet and appreciate the rugged Northwest coastline for a landing on the beach, where you can explore sand dunes and eroded rock formations. Here, you will relax and enjoy an optional gourmet picnic lunch with stunning scenery.

After lunch, you will fly off to explore the famous Farewell Spit and Golden Bay in the Nelson/Tasman region. Your final landing will be at Awaroa Bay in the Abel Tasman National Park. Here, you’ll get to take a bushwalk through the Manuka Forest to see the popular and golden sand beaches of Abel Tasman.

Why Visit

  • Opportunity to take a scenic helicopter flight and enjoy incredible views
  • Explore scenic mountains, west coast beaches and rock formations
  • Chance to relax and enjoy an optional a gourmet picnic lunch

What's included

  • Round-trip helicopter flight
  • Live commentary

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gourmet picnic

    Audio-supported languages

    English (UK)

    Additional information

    Please note that the indicated price is per tour group. Groups of 1–2 people will ride a R44 helicopter and groups of 1–6 people will ride a Eurocopter.

    The maximum group of 1–2 people that can be booked per booking is one.

    The maximum group of 1-6 people that can be booked per booking is two.

    The price for an optional gourmet picnic is $49 per person and needs to be preordered at least 24 hours prior to your departure to ensure any dietary requirements. Please inform the tour provider on 0800 or +6435419530 if you are interested to book.

    You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking.

    Location

    West Coast Helicopter Tour with an Optional Picnic
    Nelson Airport (NSN) 8 Dakota Street, Nelson Airport, Nelson, 7011
    Meet at the Helicopters Nelson Scenic Flights and Commercial Hire base.

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