Kaikōura Helicopters Grand Alpine flight

If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609 for more availability.

An incredible experience, capturing the best of Kaikoura's magnificent views of coastal shorelines, unique landscapes and towering mountain ranges that rise above 8000ft.

Our tour will depart from our Kaikōura beachfront helipads, where we will head North along the rugged Kaikōura coastline, where your pilot will point out the slips and repairs carried out since the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake that blocked off road access to Kaikoura for over a year. 

Once we reach the Clarence River, we head West towards the Seaward Kaikōura mountain range, flying over multiple slips and fault lines. Your pilot will show you where the Clarence river was diverted from its original course, now flowing through what used to be a farmer’s paddock! 

Fly over the George Saddle, out into the Clarence Valley where you will be surrounded by the Seaward and Inland Kaikōura ranges. Your pilot will find a secluded spot high up in the mountains to land, either on top of the skyline with breathtaking views either out over the Clarence Valley or nestled right in amongst the mountains in a small clearing only accessible by helicopter.

After re-boarding the helicopter, we will venture South down the Clarence Valley before turning East and flying back over through the mountains on track to the summit of Mt Fyffe where we will touch down again. Here you can get out of the helicopter and breathe in the fresh air and soak up 360 degrees of mind blowing panoramic views of this unique and special place - where the mountains meet the sea. 

Approx 90-minute flight. 

Approx 1.5hour tripThe aircraft used is at the discretion of Kaikōura Helicopters.

Weather dependent

Minimum per person fares is required for flights to depart, or
why not choose to private charter the helicopter for guaranteed departure.

Infants aged 0 to 2 years old fly free of charge and must be
seated on a paying adult's lap.

Kaikōura Helicopters supports Project Jonah, a registered
charity existing for one simple reason – to help marine mammals in desperate
need. Their vision is to create a world where these animals are respected and
protected. Project Jonah has pioneered whale rescue techniques and has shared
this technology and expertise with the rest of the world. Kaikoura Helicopters
actively supports Project Jonah with funding and welcomes our guests to have
the option to donate as well when paying for their helicopter trip. Thank you.
https://www.projectjonah.org.nz/

Prices increase yearly on the 1st September until the 31st
August

Kaikōura Helicopters is a division of GCH Aviation - A New
Zealand family-owned and operated premier aviation operator serving all
aspects of luxury tourism transfers, private jet charters, air ambulance, and
helicopter rescue services.