Abel Tasman Helicopter Scenic Flights Nelson Tasman Air

Nelson Tasman Air Scenic Flights

Immerse yourself in truly amazing experiences with Nelson Tasman Air, we offer stunning scenic flights either in a plane or one of our luxurious Jet engine helicopters – what better way to explore the beauty of the top of the south.
Book a flight in one of our planes and enjoy the sensation of coasting in the air, taking in the amazing vistas is a feeling that penetrates all of you. Or book a flight in one of our helicopters, this is the way to get even closer to the action, hover in iconic places and as highlight of the tour each Heli scenic flight includes a landing in a totally remote location such as mountaintops, rivers or even beaches.
When it comes to getting the most out of your Abel Tasman experience, we know that the hardest thing is getting to the park and having enough time to experience everything the park is famous for – walking, cruising and kayaking

Book your Abel Tasman Scenic Helicopter Flight

Abel Tasman Adventurer – 30 min Helicopter with landing

Price: $399 per person
Departs: 9:00 am – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Flight Duration: 30 Minutes

Take off from Motueka and fly over the lush farmlands, orchards and vineyards, up to Kaiteriteri , then wow your way along the golden beaches of Abel Tasman to New Zealand’s much loved beach, Awaroa. This beach was bought by thousands of kiwis after a massive crowd funding campaign. Now it is officially part of Abel Tasman National park for all to enjoy. It really is stunning! On this trip you will see the beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park and our knowledgeable pilots will point out lots of interesting spots while sharing exciting stories. On this tour we land in a stunning mountain top location – the perfect stop for an unforgettable picture.

Abel Tasman & Lord of the Rings Tour

Price: $649 per person
Departs: 9:00 am – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Flight Duration: 60 Minutes

This scenic tour shows the beauty and diversity of the Abel Tasman Park. From glistening beaches to the inspiring surroundings of Canaan Downs: ancient beech trees, bounded by rolling meadow scattered with eerie rock formations make flying over this hilltop scenic reserve an unforgettable experience. Here you will see why director Sir Peter Jackson has chosen this amazing location for Trilogies “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”. There is nowhere like it in the world.
Your trip starts at Motueka flying over our lush farmlands, then up Riwaka Valley to Caanan Downs. Marvel (yes marvel) at Harwoods hole (deepest natural hole in the southern hemisphere) and fly down over the Jackson falls into the stunning Awaroa inlet. From there we fly along the golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park viewing all the bays and islands cruising along Split Apple Rock and Kaiteriteri Beach, before heading back along the coast and Motueka River.
Your experience includes a landing on an exclusive farm with sweeping views across the Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park. The perfect opportunity to take a stunning photo or take advantage of our professionally shot Photography Package.

Full On Amazing – Top of the South Tour

Price: $2999 Upto 6 persons
Departs: 9:00 am – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Flight Duration: 60 Minutes

This full on air adventure is the scenic tour with it all – with absolutely jaw dropping views the whole way. Don’t worry, your jaw will return to its usual position when you get back on ground. (Give it an hour or two.)

From Motueka we take you around Golden Bay, Kahurangi and Abel Tasman Parks and back again. From lift off we follow the coast up to Harwoods hole, the deepest natural hole in the southern hemisphere and then on to Caanan Downs (where Peter Jackson filmed parts of his Movies “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings.”

Flying over dramatic forested karst landscape at Takaka, you will also view Te Waikoropupu Springs (the second clearest natural springs in the world). From here we fly along the coast of Golden Bay all the way up to the Archway Islands on the West Coast and along Farewell Spit before heading back towards Separation Point and the Abel Tasman National Park. We then head to Awaroa and fly along the golden beaches of Abel Tasman National Park, cruising past Split Apple Rock, one of the world’s 5 most beautiful beaches – Kaiteriteri Beach. Heading south back to Motueka you will be sighing again at idyllic views of off shore islands, brilliant blue coastal waters and inlets, and golden sand beaches.

The highlights of this tour are many, showing as it does the awesome natural diversity of the Nelson Tasman region. Add to that the thrill of flying to the up to the northern most tip of the South Island, above New Zealand’s longest sand spit, Farewell Spit. There are many fascinating places we point out on this trip like extraordinary mountain wilderness of our Kahurangi National Park, the Westhaven Inlet marine and wildlife reserve, Anatoki Salmon Farm and beautiful Pupu Springs.

You won’t miss any spectacular view because your Pilot, you tour guide, knows the best of this area. You will return having experienced the real spirit of the Abel Tasman. Your experience includes a landing in a remote location with sweeping views and the perfect opportunity to take a stunning photo or take advantage of our professionally shot Photography Package.