Wellington Helicopter Tours Overview

Embark on an astonishing and adventurous activity that implies to riding a helicopter and exploring the charming scenes of the entire Wellington. Catch the glimpses of the famous landmarks such as the Beehive and the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum and grab a never-forgettable experience.

What to Expect:

Have a bird’s eye view of iconic landmarks:

  • Don't miss out the chance of witnessing the bird's eye view or the panoramic view of the entire Wellington city. The helicopter ride in Wellington is sure to bring you the best views of the entire city which you would be able to grasp from the sky level.

Riding a helicopter around the Wellington:

  • The helicopter ride in Wellington makes you ride a helicopter and take rounds around the Wellington city, which in turn would let you gather the ever-cherishable sights of the famous spots that are based in the city.

Choose in between 4 different packages:

  • Not just taking in the views of the pleasant sight, the helicopter ride in Wellington also comes with the availability of 4 different packages that are devised in order to give you a chance of selecting amongst the desired time slot with which you wish to opt the ride.

View the main highlights of Wellington city:

  • The helicopter ride in Wellington lets you explore the main prominent sights of the Wellington city and provides you with the chance of seeing the spots without even directly visiting the place. The Wellington helicopter ride saves you both time and energy.

Know before you go:

Ticket Types:

  • Wellington City Scenic Flight
  • A flight over Wellington City
  • Departure times: 11:00am and 2:00pm, daily
  • Duration: 9 minutes
  • Landmarks and attractions you'll see: Te Papa, the Beehive, the Cake Tin, the Marlborough Sounds, the Upper South Island
  • Heli Harbor Flight
  • A flight over the Harbor of Wellington
  • Departure times: 11:15am and 2:30pm, daily
  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Landmarks and attractions you'll see: Matiu Somes Island, Cook Strait, the parliament buildings, Te Papa
  • Faultline Explorer Flight
  • A flight over the City of Wellington and its harbor
  • Departure time: 2:00pm, daily
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Landmarks and attractions you'll see: Hutt Valley, Pauatahanui Inlet, Titahi Bay, Cook Strait, Ohau Point, the historic gun emplacements, Makara Wind Farm, the Beehive, the Cake Tin, Te Papa
  • South Coast Discovery Flight
  • A flight over Wellington's South Coast area
  • Departure time: 10:00am, daily
  • Duration: 22 minutes
  • Landmarks and attractions you'll see: the South Coast, the seal colonies, Karori Rock Lighthouse, Cook Strait, Wellington Harbor

Meet Up Information:

  • You are requested to arrive at the meet up location at least 15 minutes before your schedule helicopter ride.
  • Meet up location: Shed 1

Reaching There:

  • Address: Shed 1/19 Jervois Quay, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
  • How To Get There: By bus: ride Bus No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 24, 25, 56, 57, 58, 81, or 83 and get down at Willis Street at Grand Arcade. It’s a 5-minute walk from there. 
  • Children aged 4+ will be charged at the same rate as adults for availing the benefits of a helicopter ride in Wellington.
  • Infants aged 0-3 and weigh less than 18kgs can take the Wellington helicopter ride for free as long as have a paying adult occupying a seat in the back of the helicopter.

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Have a bird’s eye view of iconic landmarks.

Price Includes
  • Activities
    • Helicopter Ride in Wellington

Wellington Helicopter Tours Map

Starting Point
Wellington Helicopters Limited
Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6140, New Zealand