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South Pacific Helicopters (2016) Limited

Kaikoura · 58 West End, Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand

South Pacific Helicopters was established in October 2016 by Monique and Daniel Stevenson, and played a role in restoring access to Kaikōura after the November 2016 earthquake cut the town off by road. The company is locally owned and operates a fleet that includes a six-seat Eurocopter EC130.

From its West End base in Kaikōura, the company offers whale-watching aerial tours, scenic mountain and coastal flights with alpine and coastal landings, heli-weddings, heli-hunting and a range of indulgent experiences including heli-picnics, gin and wine tastings and culinary flights.

Services

Scenic flightsHunting drop-offsWedding flightsCharter

Pricing

Whale Watch Discovery 30 min from NZ$495/person; Pacific to Peak 30 min from $370/person; Heli-Picnic 1.5 hrs from $1,300; Mountain Wine Tasting 1.5 hrs from $1,800

Pricing is indicative. Confirm with the operator before booking.

Activities

Helicopter Landings

DOC concessions

Active permits to operate on public conservation land.

  • 119492-AIR Helicopter Landings (Te Anau (SSI))
  • 50426-AIR Helicopter Landings (North Canterbury (ESI); South Marlborough (NSI))

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