Luxury & Charter Flights with Wanaka Helicopters

Here at Wanaka Helicopters we specialise in customised luxury & charter helicopter flights around the Wanaka, Southern Lakes and the lower South Island regions. Our flights showcase the best of New Zealand’s untouched, rugged beauty.

With bases in both Wānaka and Makarora, we provide effortless access to iconic destinations like Mt Aspiring National Park, the majestic Southern Alps, Milford Sound and the untouched vistas of the Southern Alps.

Guided by our experienced pilots, each moment is carefully tailored to ensure the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Encounter up close cascading waterfalls, serene alpine lakes, and expansive glaciers in some of New Zealand’s most exclusive locations.

We offer a range of bespoke flights from private lodge pick-ups, drop-offs and transfers, to single-day scenic experiences or multiple-day experiences where you get to explore the best parts that our region has to offer.

We tailor each private flight experience to suit your individual needs and can work with a range of luxury lodges throughout our region as well as vineyards, golf courses and other exclusive destinations.

If you would like to talk to us about our private charter flight options or would like to enquire about availability then please just get in touch with us.

world in a day

The ‘World in a Day’ is a journey of dramatic contrasts. Experience the trip of a lifetime. Take in views of the pristine waters of the Southern Lakes, Central Otago’s golden tussock land, Mount Aspiring’s glaciers and waterfalls. Traverse the Southern Alps into Fiordland and awe-inspiring Milford Sound. Stop along the way at a stunning exclusive alpine setting and enjoy a gourmet picnic.

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Transfers & Private Flights

We offer transfers from a range of luxury lodges, bespoke accommodation providers, and private helicopter or jet terminals across New Zealand. Collaborating with numerous luxury lodges throughout the South Island, our team is adept to organising and accommodating your trip according to your unique preferences and needs. Our experienced team provide a seamless and luxurious experience from start to finish.

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Bespoke Charter Experiences

Our exclusive private single day charter flight experiences are the perfect way to experience the best of the Southern Lakes Region, all in luxury, comfort and style. Start the day with a pick-up from your lodge and then we can charter you to many destinations within the region and include any of our exclusive scenic flights throughout the day. Explore Milford Sound and the West Coast with a Wanaka winery stop on the way back and then finish the day being dropped back at your lodge. Each of our single day private flights are tailored to suit the needs of our passengers.

Single Day CHARTER EXPERIENCES

Our exclusive private single day charter flight experiences are the perfect way to experience the best of the Southern Lakes Region, all in luxury, comfort and style. Start the day with a pick-up from your lodge and then we can charter you to many destinations within the region and include any of our exclusive scenic flights throughout the day. Explore Milford Sound and the West Coast with a Wanaka winery stop on the way back and then finish the day being dropped back at your lodge.

Each of our single day private flights are tailored to suit the needs of our passengers.

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Multi-Day Charter Experiences

Our multi-day Private Charter Flights are perfect if you are lucky enough to visit our stunning region for multiple days and you want to explore the best of what is on offer. We will pick you up from your lodge and then arrange a day traversing across the Southern Lakes region into Milford Sound with additional destinations being scheduled into your day. The following day you could spend the day exploring Mt Cook and the West Coast and end the day at your next Luxury Lodge booking.

Each of our Multi-Day Private Charter Flights are tailored to suit the needs of our passengers.

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Wanaka Helicopters is proudly a Qualmark Gold Operator and we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and safety for all of our passengers and clients.