Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour
Overview
Departing from our centrally located beachfront pads, skirting the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, before climbing over 8000 feet into the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges where you get to experience the vast, rugged mountain ranges and seaward views. All from the comfort of your luxury helicopter. Take the opportunity to stand on the highest mountain outside of the Southern Alps and soak in the magnificent views of the East Coast of the South Island and Pacific Ocean.
What's Included
- See landslides, rock falls and fault lines caused by the November 2016 earthquake.
- Land at an exclusive site on the breathtaking Seaward Kaikoura ranges
- Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline
- Photo opportunities both in and outside of the helicopter given in the end of experience
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
Meeting Location
16 West End
Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kaikoura
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tapuae-o-Uenuku (pass by)
Puhi Peaks Station (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-245011P5
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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.
- See landslides, rock falls and fault lines caused by the November 2016 earthquake.
- Land at an exclusive site on the breathtaking Seaward Kaikoura ranges.
- Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline.
- Photo opportunities both in and outside of the helicopter given in the end of experience.
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour 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
- See landslides, rock falls and fault lines caused by the November 2016 earthquake.
- Land at an exclusive site on the breathtaking Seaward Kaikoura ranges
- Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline
- Photo opportunities both in and outside of the helicopter given in the end of experience
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
