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Commercial Services​

Wanaka Helicopters delivers a comprehensive range of commercial helicopter services across Central Otago, the Southern Lakes, Southland and the West Coast.

With decades of combined operational experience, highly skilled pilots and a versatile fleet, we provide safe, reliable and efficient helicopter support in some of the South’s most demanding environments.

From precision lifting to specialist surveying and utility work, we collaborate closely with our clients to understand project requirements and deliver well-planned, efficient outcomes – on time and to a high operational standard.

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Commerical Services Wanaka Helicopters Heavy Lifting

OUR SERVICES

PRECISION LONG LINE OPERATIONS

With a capable fleet that includes an AS350 B3, we manage complex external lifts that demand accuracy, careful coordination, and clear communication.
We move a wide range of loads - from agricultural equipment and beehives to concrete and construction materials, with external lift capacities up to 1,250 kg. Every job is planned with safety and efficiency in mind, ensuring smooth operations for both small tasks and large project needs. If you require dependable heavy-lift support, our team is ready to deliver a tailored solution.
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MINING, MINERAL EXPLORATION & DRILL SUPPORT

Our team has extensive experience across mining, exploration, and drilling programmes. Our pilots specialise in remote operations and vertical-reference long-line work, with expertise gained in the Canadian and Australian mining sectors. This allows us to provide reliable support for a wide range of drilling and exploration requirements throughout New Zealand. We deliver safe, accurate and efficient drill support, including precision long-line, equipment and supply transport, drill relocations, crew movement, and general aerial logistics. Our focus is on safe planning, clear communication, and dependable performance in challenging terrain.
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FIRE FIGHTING

Wanaka Helicopters can be ready at a moments notice to undertake fire suppression operations. We have a monsoon bucket together with fire retardant chemical dispensing unit at the ready for call outs. During the summer months we are on standby for aerial firefighting duties
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SURVEYING

We offer efficient and flexible helicopter support for a wide range of surveying and monitoring applications, including: repeater and weather station monitoring, snow and glacier surveys, GPS mapping and geological studies and wildlife surveys. Operating across alpine, remote and rugged landscapes, our combined expertise and fleet enable safe access to hard-to-reach locations throughout the wider region.
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FROST PROTECTION

Frost protection work and cherry drying is very important at certain times of the year predominantly autumn and spring. Frost protection involves hovering over a vineyard or orchard moving slowly over the area to force the warm air from above down onto the trees or vines to raise the temperature above critical level to prevent extensive damage to the crop.
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CHARTER SERVICES

We offer customised charter services for groups or operations requiring a tailored approach. Our extensive fleet can cater for a range of charter services from heli-adventures, corporate event charters to hunting and fishing drops. If you have the need to hire a helicopter for whatever reason, get in touch and we can tailor something to suit your needs.
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AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

We provide a range of affordable agricultural services in the Wanaka, Queenstown Southern Lakes, and Lower South Island Rural Regions. Our diverse fleet and certified equipment ensure a cost-effective, simple solution for your agricultural needs.
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PEST CONTROL, MUSTERING AND FARMING

Our specialist pilots are highly experience in undertaking pest control, live animal capture and mustering. Sheep, cattle and deer mustering is performed for numerous local farmers, requiring a high degree of flight experience.
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND AERIAL FILMING

Wanaka Helicopter pilots perform a variation of photography and film work and are very skilled and experienced positioning cameras for the perfect shot. Being keen photographers also helps in achieving great results. Our helicopters provide a great platform to capture amazing photos, film and go-pro footage.
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