Helicopter Operators
Helicopter operators that fly hunters into the backcountry — drop-offs and pick-ups, roar and tahr blocks, hut access and meat recovery. Every operator listed holds an active Department of Conservation aircraft landing concession. Use the filters to narrow by district or activity.
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56 helicopter operators
Hokitika · 10 districts
Aoraki / Mount Cook · 2 districts
Makarora · 16 districts
Oamaru · 2 districts
Christchurch · 14 districts
Motueka · 4 districts
Te Anau · 2 districts
Franz Josef · 11 districts
Franz Josef · 7 districts
Karamea · 12 districts
Queenstown · 13 districts
Waitohi · 4 districts
Taumarunui · 7 districts
Springfield · 3 districts
Mt Hutt · 1 district
Whanganui · 5 districts
Fox Glacier · 14 districts
Murchison · 11 districts
Blenheim · 9 districts
Blenheim · 5 districts
Kaikoura · 3 districts
Wanaka · 3 districts
Te Anau · 4 districts
Te Anau · 4 districts
The Alpine Group Limited
DOC ×9Wanaka · 16 districts
Queenstown · 12 districts
Aoraki / Mount Cook · 2 districts
Amberley · 5 districts
Wanaka · 16 districts
Rangiora · 10 districts
Operator descriptions, services and pricing are compiled from each operator’s own website alongside the DOC active permissions register. Pricing for private and charter work is usually quoted on application — figures shown are indicative. Run a helicopter operation? Get in touch to add or correct a listing.