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HELiPRO Mount Cook Spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain and sits in the heart of the Mount Cook National Park. This World Heritage area is a stunning collection of natural beauty and contains 22 of New Zealand’s 27 mountains which stand over 10,000 feet high, some of which sit within 20 miles of the coastline. Combine these rugged peaks with long glaciers, blue ice, turquoise lakes, dense green rainforest and dry grasslands and you have the recipe for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to find anywhere. The natural contrasts of this area are striking and they can only be truly appreciated from the air. Departing from Christchurch, your scenic flight will track down to Mt Cook flying over the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand’s largest area of flat land and on into the heart of the Southern Alps. We’ll show you the country’s longest glacier – The Tasman and the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers which descend down into the level of the West Coast Rainforest – truly amazing. As well as numerous glaciers we’ll show you alpine lakes, dry grasslands, dense green rainforests and stunning blue ice. If the weather permits we may even get you right to the top of our country at over 12,300 feet (you’ll be able to say you’ve climbed Mount Cook!). From here the view can only be described as incredible. Ocean, rainforest, mountains, glaciers and lakes in a 360 degree panorama. You need to see this in your lifetime! As part of this awesome trip, depending on the season, we can provide you with a gourmet picnic to enjoy on a mountain top or beside a mountain lake or, if it is a bit cold out we can stop off for lunch or light refreshments at the West Coast town of Franz Josef or at the high country resort, Terrace Downs before returning to Christchurch. Allow 4-5hrs for this once in a lifetime tour and don't forget a camera!

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Mount Cook Direct For those who want to see Mt Cook in a shorter time frame, enjoy a more direct sightseeing flight to Mt Cook and back with the option of a stop off for lunch at a high country resort on the return trip. Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest mountain and sits in the heart of the Mount Cook National Park. This World Heritage area is a stunning collection of natural beauty and contains 22 of New Zealand’s 27 mountains which stand over 10,000 feet high forming the backbone of the South Island. Combine these rugged peaks with long glaciers, blue ice, turquoise lakes, dense green rainforest, dry grasslands and you have the recipe for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to find anywhere. Departing from Christchurch your NZ sightseeing flight will track to Mt Cook flying over the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand’s largest area of flat land and then pass through some of the most captivating Lord of the Rings scenery where you will view the dramatic site of Edoras the capital of Rohan. Continuing on into the heart of the Southern Alps we’ll fly to the top of the country’s longest glacier - The Tasman and on a good day you will see the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers stretching towards the rainforests and coastline of the West Coast. If weather permits it is time to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook, standing at just over 12,300 ft. Weather allowing it’s now time to breathe the fresh mountain air, when you land on an elevated snow covered mountain peak with views of Mount Cook and its stunning glacial formed surroundings. To cap the day off you can choose to stop off for lunch at the high country resort of Terrace Downs on the return trip back to Christchurch. Allow 3-4 hours for this breathtaking unforgettable New Zealand scenic flight and remember to bring a camera!

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Garden of Eden Ice Plateau The name of this part of the South Island says it all. It is a spectacular area of glacial activity that lies right alongside the Main Divide. And the great thing about this location is that it is less than one hour’s flying time from Christchurch. Your sightseeing flight will depart from the Helicentre and head out across the Canterbury Plains towards the Rakaia River. This wide braided river was formed many millennia ago by mighty rivers of ice and still carries the waters from what remains of these glaciers today. Our path over the narrow Rakaia Gorge will take us over the Mount Hutt ski area we’ll head into the eastern beginnings of the Southern Alps where some of New Zealand’s best heli-skiing terrain lies. We’ll also have the opportunity to view some of the country’s great high country station areas with the possibility of seeing the elusive Himalayan Thar which reside in these areas. Arriving at the very source of the Rakaia river brings us to the Main Divide, the very backbone of the South Island. It is here that huge annual snowfalls have continued to sustain the glaciers many of which make up the Garden of Eden Ice Plateau. You’ll see huge snow plateaus, transverse crevasses and large bergschrunds along with steel-blue crystals of glacier ice. It is a spectacular area which is really only accessible from the air. Departing from here, depending on the season, we can provide you with a gourmet picnic to enjoy on a mountain top or beside a mountain lake or, if it is a bit cold out we can stop off for lunch or light refreshments at the high country resort, Terrace Downs before returning to Christchurch. Allow 2-3 hours for this breathtaking unforgettable New Zealand scenic flight and remember to bring a camera!

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Akaroa Harbour Cruise and Dolphin Experience Let HELiPRO take you from the hustle and bustle of the city and skim you over the rugged terrain of Banks Peninsula which lies enroute to our destination, Akaroa. Akaroa is an historic and picturesque seaside village located approximately 20 minutes flight time from Christchurch airport. (This quick scenic flight allows you to avoid the Akaroa Road which twists and turns its way over the hills, taking about 90 minutes to drive from Christchurch). Once we put your feet back on the ground you will be whisked away by the award winning Black Cat Cruises. Your skipper will comprehensively narrate your cruise informing you of all there is to know about the nature, wildlife and history of Akaroa. Dolphin watching is the highlight of this tour with the stars of the show being New Zealand’s very own Hector’s Dolphin, (the world’s smallest and rarest breed). Also on the trip you will catch glimpses of the White Flippered Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin in the world. You’ll also see many other different bird species and the New Zealand Fur Seal sunning themselves on the rocks. On this two hour cruise your skipper will endeavor to show you all of this wildlife plus the many sea caves and volcanic cliffs. As Akaroa was a live volcano nine million years ago there are many spectacular ancient lava flows to be seen. There is also the incredible Scenery Nook, an amazing pink, purple and red volcanic amphitheatre that will take your breath away. This really is a fantastic trip. Trips on the cruise depart daily at 1.30pm and also at 11am from November to April. An optional lunch stop at French Farm Winery is available on this trip. Pricing available on request

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Remote Heli-Fishing Remote Heli-fishing combines a spectacular helicopter flight  with the thrill of fishing in a completely remote location. Being able to reach this region’s top streams and rivers by helicopter allows you the opportunity to fish the seemingly inaccessible to take advantage of New Zealand’s vast and remote wilderness areas. To the west of Christchurch lie some of this country’s top fishing streams and much of this vast area is only practically accessible by helicopter. Apart from the fishing the scenery and scale of the landscape is simply quite stunning. Here in the fishing paradise the thrill of a big fish rising to take a dry fly is an experience not to be missed and a weighted nymph drifted through the deep pools will also bring heart-stopping action. This is the ultimate experience for the more competent angler and is guaranteed to hook a beginner for life. Both Rainbow and Brown trout can be sighted in the crystal clear streams, challenging your skills with dry fly or nymph tackle. Our experienced guides will provide you with the local knowledge for the angling experience of a lifetime which will provide plenty of fantastic memories and great photo opportunities.

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Customise your own itinerary Is there somewhere in particular you want to go? Want to see something that has been recommended by a friend? Would you like to combine some of our tours or cut certain bits out? The options are really only limited by your imagination. Please contact us with your specific requirements so that we can tailor make a tour to suit you. We will make all of the necessary arrangements for you to make your trip one that you will never forget.