Come and see us at Wanaka’s A&P show!
One of the highlights on Wanaka’s event calendar is nearly here. The Wanaka A&P Show, one of the South’s largest agricultural and pastoral shows will be showcasing the region’s best on the 13-14th March set amongst the spectacular views from Wanaka’s lakefront! Incredibly this year marks the 83rd Wanaka A&P show. The event expects 30,000-40,000 […]
Wanaka Helicopters takes supreme award at 2019 Ignite Wanaka Business Awards
MEDIA RELEASE FROM IGNITE WANAKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WANAKA 1 December 2019 Wanaka Helicopters takes supreme award at 2019 Ignite Wanaka Business Awards Longstanding local business Wanaka Helicopters was crowned Supreme Winner at the Ignite Wanaka Business Awards on Friday night (November 29). The nationally recognised helicopter training and scenic flights company, which also won […]
Qualmark Gold for Wanaka Helicopters
We are elated to receive news this morning we have been awarded the Qualmark Gold Award. We are extremely proud to be recognised for our commitment to delivering an exceptional service to our customers through sustainable tourism, health and safety and our customer experience. Big thanks to our awesome team for all your effort and […]
New Zealand’s newest commercial helicopter pilots!
Congratulations to Sam Wanklyn, Theo Darling, Logan Stirling and Josh Axtens for completing their Diploma in Aviation and CPL’s this week. A fantastic achievement for these guys who have been working hard for the last eighteen months. We have another four students from this 2018 intake who will be sitting their CPL’s in the coming […]
Mighty Peaks of the South
Mountain flying is our specialty, we fly in and around the Southern Alps on a daily basis. Fly with us to explore two of New Zealand’s most spectacular peaks. What better way to explore these incredible mountains than by helicopter… check out some interesting facts on each mountain below: Mount Aspiring Also known as Tititea […]
NEW – Alta Lakes and Lochnagar Photography Packages
Due to popular request we have now added the stunning destinations of Alta Lakes and Lochnagar to our wedding photography packages. Both these locations provide sensational backdrops to ensure the best shots on your special day! Alta Lakes (Tarns) is a stunning alpine location. This special spot has small alpine lakes called tarns and offers […]
Mount Aspiring at sunset…
Mount Aspiring at sunset is pretty sensational, check out this wee taster. Beautiful colours with a backdrop of ice glaciers and the magical Southern Alps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYMj97YZ484
Training amongst the Southern Alps
Some of the stunning sights exploring the incredible Southern Alps… blue skies, ice formations and snow plataues! This video was taken by some of our Diploma in Aviation students during their cross-country flight training. Pretty incredible place to learn to fly huh! https://youtu.be/PW7Z74-IXWU
Smiles all around…
Smiles all around in this awesome clip showcasing a couple of our favourite spots! Our Glacier snow experience and local flight to Coromandel Peak. Check out the views of pristine glacial waterfalls and ice formations. The iconic Coromandel Peak, boasting incredible views of our stunning lakes and the Southern Alps, even on a grey day! […]
Looking for a ‘WOW’ experience?
Check out our local glacier… one of our most popular flights all year around is to the spectacular Isobel Glacier. We are so lucky to have this incredible glacier within 30 minutes flying from Wanaka Airport. Landing on a glacier is an extremely unique experience. Take in the solitude and breathtaking beauty of this icy […]