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Nelson Helicopters Flights, New Zealand

Nelson Helicopters Introduction

At Nelson Helicopters there's no such thing as a normal day for our Nelson helicopter flights.

Ever since its formation in 1983 this dynamic, highly successful, privately owned business has been all about providing “an experience of excellence for each and every customer”.

No wonder every day is challenging and immensely rewarding.

Whether busy taking visitors on a scenic flight over mountains and breathtaking coastline, scouting a location for a new movie, or assisting with a construction project in a remote location, our philosophy is the same. Nelson Helicopters are total solution providers.

Nelson Helicopter Flights and Services

Our Nelson helicopter flights can place you in some of the most remote locations in New Zealand such as breathtaking snow capped mountains, emerald seas, golden sands, and lush native forests.

Perfect for any adventure tourism venture. We can also tailor any request for any scenic flights in Nelson to suit individual needs.

Abel Tasman National Park – Take off from Nelson Airport, fly over the famous Tahunanui beach, then discover Rabbit Island with its beautiful 10-kilometre beach and forestry plantation.

See Nelson's famous apple orchards and the award-winning vineyards of Ruby Bay, Tasman and Neudorf.

Then it's out to the golden coastline of the South Island, the world renowned Abel Tasman National Park and Kaiteriteri beach.

You will return to Nelson over the heart of our forestlands and the Motueka River, taking in the picturesque farmlands of the Moutere Valley.

The duration of this flight is half an hour.

Three National Parks – This spectacular regional tour takes off from Nelson Airport. You will fly over to the coast and along Rabbit Island, then out over Ruby Bay, Tasman and Neudorf, viewing orchards, vineyards and lush green farmlands.

Then it's on to the popular tourist beach of Kaiteriteri, and the spectacular Abel Tasman National Park.

From here you will fly inland over beautiful rivers and native forest to New Zealand's second largest national park, Kahurangi.

We pass Mount Arthur, take in the Karamea River, a world-renowned wilderness fishing area, and then cross the Wangapeka Track and Mount Owen to the Nelson Lakes National Park, home of Nelson's ski field.

We view Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa in the distance before heading back towards Nelson via the Red Hills district of the Mount Richmond Forest Park, with views of the Richmond Ranges and the Wairau Valley.

The duration of this flight is one hour, however we are happy to land in Kahurangi National Park, depending on your time availability.

For further information about our scenic flights in Nelson, please contact us or visit our Nelson helicopter flights Web site.

Nelson Helicopter Charter Flights

Private Charter Flights – 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.

Fishing – For the angler the Nelson region holds some of the world's most renowned trout fisheries. That this is trout fishing heaven is evident from the growing number of international trout fishing enthusiasts whom Nelson Helicopters are proud to have transported into very special and unique remote locations.

Simply discuss your needs and let them share their knowledge of the area to assist in planning your own unique and memorable experience.

Adventure Gift Ideas – A special gift, a reward, a staff incentive, a fabulous surprise, a bribe, a celebration—give a living adventure.

Nelson Helicopters is experienced in providing rides for disabled people. Adjustments can be made to enable easy access.

The Fleet for our Nelson Helicopter Flights

The fleet presently consists of the following aircraft types:

• Eurocopter AS350BA, takes up to six passengers
• McDonnell Douglas 500E, takes up to four passengers
• Robinson 44, takes up to three passengers

Our staff has wide experience operating many different types of aircraft, and should you require another aircraft for any particular reason we are completely flexible. Nelson Helicopters can almost certainly access it via strategic partnerships with New Zealand's leading aviation companies.

For further information about our scenic flights in Nelson, please contact us or visit our Nelson helicopter flights Web site.

Affiliations

The following features, memberships and organisations are associated with Nelson Helicopters:

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