Every second Easter, thousands of aviation enthusiasts travel to Wānaka for the incredible Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow. With historic aircraft, breathtaking flying displays and a full weekend of aviation entertainment, it’s one of the most iconic events in New Zealand’s aviation calendar.
With visitors arriving from across the South Island, getting to the airshow can sometimes be the most challenging part of the day.
Traffic into Wanaka Airport and parking around the event can become busy, particularly during the morning arrival period and the afternoon departure period.
For those looking to make the journey part of the experience, our helicopter transfers offer a fast, scenic and memorable way to arrive from Queenstown and Cromwell.
Wanaka Helicopters offers convenient helicopter transfers to Warbirds with departures from Queenstown and Cromwell.
Instead of navigating busy roads or parking queues, guests can enjoy a short scenic flight across the stunning Central Otago landscape before arriving near the event.
Morning flights allow guests to arrive early and enjoy a full day at the airshow, while afternoon return flights make it easy to head home after the flying displays conclude.
One of the highlights of arriving by helicopter is the incredible scenery along the way.
Flights from Queenstown and Cromwell offer spectacular views of the region, including:
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Dunstan and surrounding vineyards
The Crown Range
Lake Wānaka
The surrounding Southern Alps
For aviation enthusiasts attending Warbirds, starting the day with a helicopter flight adds another unforgettable aviation experience before the airshow even begins.
Warbirds attracts thousands of visitors, which means roads into Wānaka and around the Wanaka Airport can become busy during peak arrival and departure times.
Helicopter transfers offer a relaxed alternative:
It’s one of the easiest ways to enjoy the event while making the most of your day.
Helicopter transfers for Warbirds weekend are available from Queenstown and Cromwell, with limited seats available.
If you’re planning to attend the Warbirds airshow this Easter and want to make the journey just as memorable as the event itself, a helicopter transfer offers a truly unique and convenient way to arrive.
Get in touch with us to enquire about availability and pricing. Email [email protected] or call 03 443 1085
