Scenic helicopter flights of Hanmer Springs
Get a bird’s eye view of the Hurunui region’s stunning landscape on a 30- or 50-minute helicopter flight. Enjoy breath-taking views of the mountains, lakes, and rivers with amazing photo opportunities.
Both tour options include a mountain range landing (subject to weather) for you to marvel at the scenery. Our Helicopter & Jet Boat combos offer extra fun with an exhilarating Jet Boat ride along the scenic Waiau River!
- Choose between a 30-minute Hanmer Springs Forest park & Mountain Ranges flight, or a 50-minute Historic Stations & Alpine Ranges flight
- A minimum age of 3 years applies
- Helicopter tours are operated by Hanmer Springs Helicopters. Flights are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion
- Our onsite café supplies drinks, ice creams, snacks, and light meals
- Our health & safety practices have been assessed by independent outdoor safety experts and we are AdventureMark Safety Certified.
- Hanmer Springs Attractions reserves the right to refuse participation should any person be affected by alcohol, medication or any other substance such that they may be a risk to themselves or others.
You’ll find us at 839 Hanmer Springs Road, just past the turnoff towards Hanmer Springs from State Highway 7 and just before the Waiau Ferry Bridge. There’s a large carpark with plenty of parking for cars, campervans, and coaches.
For your convenience, we offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off from most accommodation providers in Hanmer Springs on request. Please contact our reservations team at least 24 hours prior to your booking date to organise this service.
Please note that visitors to our attractions must be aware of elements of risk inherently involved with our activities, and are included in our activity waivers as well as detailed in the link below.
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