Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience
Overview
Indulge in a truly exclusive Kaikōura helicopter tour that combines breathtaking aerial views with a premium gin tasting experience. Relax and enjoy a scenic flight around the Kaikōura Peninsula and the stunning Seaward Kaikōura mountain ranges, taking in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and rugged coastline from above.
Your pilot will guide you through the Kaikoura landscape before landing at our exclusive hilltop location. There, you'll meet Justine Schroder, owner of Mt Fyffe Distillery, who will pour you a tasting of her award-winning small batch London dry gin. Hear the story behind the creation of her distinctive blends, crafted using botanicals sourced from their family farm and the local Kaikōura environment.
This Kaikōura gin tasting tour includes a complimentary 375ml bottle of Woolshed Gin or Shearwater Gin, perfect for continuing the experience at home.
Please note: PRICE IS PER TRIP – Up to 5 passengers, not per adult.
What's Included
- Snacks A platter to snack on and gin tasting
- Complimentary 375ml bottle of Mt Fyffe Distillery Gin to take home.
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
We can arrange a pick up and drop off service (free of charge) from anywhere in Kaikoura. Please either mention in the booking notes or you can call or email us directly to arrange this.
617 State Highway 1
Peketā 7374, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Kaikoura
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- R18+ Only
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-61327P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. A platter to snack on and gin tasting.
- Complimentary 375ml bottle of Mt Fyffe Distillery Gin to take home.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksA platter to snack on and gin tasting
- Complimentary 375ml bottle of Mt Fyffe Distillery Gin to take home.
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- R18+ Only
