When it comes to discovering Auckland’s most breathtaking landscapes, few experiences rival the elegance and exhilaration of a helicopter tour. For our clients, a luxurious experience is non-negotiable. In that sense, the mark of a perfect helicopter tour is that it lingers in your memory in the best way possible. Luckily, there are many potential options to choose from.

Consider this a tour in itself, where our team will guide you through the array of helicopter tours Auckland clients select for different reasons. Use this as a resource to select the perfect experience for you, and when in doubt, please do not hesitate to make contact with our team to explore further.

1. Clarify your dream experience.

For discerning travellers, the hallmark of a successful luxury helicopter tour isn’t just the flight itself. You have the opportunity to curate your experience, both the flight and what happens after you touch down. The point of selecting one of the many helicopter tours Auckland has to offer is to enact your vision for a luxurious getaway. So, at the forefront of your mind should always be the question: “What do I want?”.

For your consideration, a few questions to narrow the field:

• How much time do you want to spend in the air?

• Are you seeking dramatic views or a new angle on a region you already love?

• Is it a coast-to-coast adventure for you, or a quick jaunt around Auckland harbour?

• Are you only interested in airtime, or are there other activities on your mind as well?

• Is the helicopter tour meant to be purely scenic, or is it a flight to somewhere specific?

2. Where are you going?

This is a vital question because while there are many helicopter tours available in Auckland, they do not necessarily cover every location. So, the real question is: are you interested in a pre-curated scenic tour, a luxury getaway, or do you need to charter a particular flight for a custom destination?

Chartered helicopter flights are particularly good because they allow you to control each part of the process, and they are excellent for events as well. For example, if you are looking to make a grand entrance at your wedding day on a cliffside or ferry your corporate leadership team to a hidden retreat for a week of team-building, charters open the door to a wide range of unique locations.

Scenic tours with pre-defined packages are also excellent if you plan to touch down at certain luxury lodges, such as Castaways, Eagles Nest, or Delamore. This is also the case for many of Auckland’s vineyards, including the ones nestled on Waiheke Island.

Some ideas:

• The City and Volcano scenic route highlights spots such as the Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower, Eden Park, and the Rangitoto Crater from above.

• The Ultimate Auckland Scenic Tour takes you on a flight over rugged Bethells Beach, Piha’s Lion’s Rock, Karekare Falls, and Devonport naval base.

• An all-day flight ferrying you around Waiheke’s many vaunted vineyards.

3. What else do you want to include?

While the many helicopter tours Auckland has to offer are beautiful on their own, there is something to be said about curating an experience that extends beyond the flight. Among our many tours, there are touchdown options, dining add-ons, and even accommodation packages that allow you to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes you fly over.

Consider, before booking or as part of your consultation, whether you want to extend your experience beyond the flight. Entertain the possibility of dining packages, explore available luxurious accommodations, and define how long you want to spend relaxing.

For example:

•  Waiheke winery flights let you touch down at venues like Stonyridge, Poderi Crisci, or Man O’War, for vineyard lunches and bubbles.

• Lunch or dinner packages at gorgeous restaurants across the region, which generally include 3-course meals and a glass of bubbly.

•  Luxury lodge transfers, which fly you and your guests directly to resorts like Te Arai, Eagles Nest, Castaways, Huka Lodge, and more.

As you can see, it’s not just about the flight! Helicopter tours in Auckland are so wonderfully varied that it’s entirely up to you how to spend your time in the sky.

When the sky stretches ahead and you’re commissioning a curated experience, the real question is not ‘can we fly?’, it’s ‘where shall we go?’. Whether this is your first flight with us or your tenth, using the steps above will enable you to create a masterpiece worthy of your time and energy. The flight you want most is just a few steps away.

Experience the full breadth of helicopter tours Auckland has to offer.

Ready to take flight? Make contact with the team at Helicopter Me to make your bespoke selection from our many helicopter tours Auckland-wide. As one of the most beautiful regions in the country, there is no shortage of spots to explore from both the air and ground.

Reach out today; your aerial adventure awaits.