Waiheke Island

You can fly between Auckland Airport and Waiheke Island direct to places such as Cable Bay, Mudbrick Vineyard and many different accommodation locations or Reeves Airfield 

Zoom past the ferries and experience what makes Waiheke so special.

Approx flight time: 12 minutes

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Please note that some restaurants and accommodation locations on Waiheke have a limited number of allowable landings. Please let us know where on Waiheke you want to go and we will arrange a landing slot. Some locations may have an additional charge. Reeves Airfield is available for landings every day.

Limited to daylight hours only. If you are unsure  if your planned transfer time is during daylight hours then please enquire. 

Luggage allowance is 20kg per passenger. Please let us know how many bags and their weight when booking.

The Auckland Airport Heliport is located beside the International terminal (see the MAP tab). Walking time to the domestic terminal is 10-15 minutes. Taxis or a free bus service is available.

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Departure location

This Helicopter Me Experience departs from or arrives  at our base at Auckland Airport Helipad beside the international terminal, and from Reeves Airfield on Waiheke Island. Landings at restaurants, accommodation and activity locations are subject to availability and may or may not require an additional charge.  Please let us know where you would like a drop off or pickup from on Waiheke and we can make the arrangements.    

Numbers

The price quoted is for one person. Different seat prices apply depending on the number of passengers on each flight. Single passengers are on a standby basis and subject to availability on an existing flight.

Passenger weight

Unlike large airliner aircraft individual passenger weight is critical for a helicopter. The average passenger weight for a flight must be 90kg or less. Passengers over 100kg may be required to pay for an additional comfort seat. Please let us know the passenger weights when making a booking. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are unsure about weight restrictions.

Luggage 

One piece of luggage per passenger under 20kg is allowed. Heavier passengers may be further limited on luggage weight. If you have extra or heavier luggage then we can arrange road transport for for this luggage. An extra cost may be charged for extra luggage transport. 

Daylight hours

Airport transfers are only available during daylight hours. Please contact us if you are unsure if your planned tranfer time is during daylight hours.

Cancellation and refunds

The Passenger acknowledges that Helicopter Me may need to cancel or reschedule flights or services due to landing restrictions, unsuitable weather conditions, technical problems, operational reasons, or any event beyond the Carrier’s reasonable control. Helicopter Me will not be liable for any consequential losses or additional costs incurred as a result of cancellation. Some Supplier’s products and services are non-refundable. Cancellation fee of 50% applies if cancelled prior to 7 days of flight departure. Cancellation fee of 100% applies if cancelled within 7 days of flight departure. Tickets are refundable in the event that Helicopter Me cancels the service.

Price

Fares are in NZ$ and include 15% GST. Rates are subject to change including, but not limited to, increases in or establishment of surcharges (such as fuel surcharges), taxes, government imposed fees. A fuel surcharge may apply at time of flight. Any request to increase flight time will incur additional charges. Fares are valid for the date/s specified.