Poderi Crisci
The flight is just the beginning. Above the Hauraki Gulf you’ll zoom past Auckland’s beautiful beaches and smaller islands before the enchanting Waiheke comes into view with its private, golden sands. You’ll arrive in style with your helicopter landing on the hilltop above the stunning Poderi Crisci winery.
This is the stunning natural setting for a beautiful dining experience. Poderi Crisci is a flagship for island eateries with many commendations to its name including prestigious Metro and Cuisine awards.
One of the finest examples of a kitchen garden lines the entrance to Poderi Crisci. It is not uncommon to see the chefs in the garden sourcing what are definitely the freshest possible ingredients and herbs. They truly believe you cannot match the goodness that comes when you go straight from the garden to plate. Via the kitchen of course.
Our packages for 2 and 3 guests are based on flying in our B206 helicopter. Upgrades to our luxury Airbus H130 helicopters may be available for an additional price, please enquire.
Our packages for 4-6 guests generally use our Airbus H130 fleet. See below for pricing - please note that this pricing is based on direct flights.
Please contact us to confirm aircraft and restaurant availability.
One Way
$1,730 NZD
Both Ways
$2,990 NZD
*Bring a 3rd person for an additional $110
| Four | Five | Six | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Way | $2,080 | $2,190 | $2,300 |
| Return | $3,470 | $3,580 | $3,690 |
Availability
All venues on Waiheke have high demand for landing slots and table bookings especially in the peak season. It is best to book well in advance, and if you only have one date that you would like to fly, please enquire before purchasing, as we may need to suggest a different restaurant or time of day depending on availability.
Departure Location
This Heli Me experience departs from our City Heliport at Mechanics Bay in Auckland City. Other departure locations such as Auckland Airport, Ardmore Airport and North Shore Airport are available but may incur an additional charge. Please contact us for pricing.
Passenger Weight and Aircraft Occupancy
Unlike large airliner aircraft individual passenger weight is critical for a helicopter. For a full helicopter the average passenger weight must generally be 80-85kg or below. There is also a maximum individual seat limit of 125kg. Heavier loads can sometimes be carried but it depends on the distribution of weight. Please let us know passenger weights at the time of booking.
Each helicopter has a maximum occupancy equal to the number of seats. Infants may be carried on an adult's lap but are counted towards the total occupancy, so by law a spare seat must be kept for any children carried on a lap.
On shared scenic flights, passengers over 100kg may require an additional comfort seat to be purchased.
Weather
In the event that the weather is unsuitable on the day then your experience will be cancelled and rescheduled at no cost to you. When booking please provide us with suitable contact information so we can get hold of you on the day in the event of a cancellation. We suggest you call on the morning of your experience if you have any doubt about the weather suitability.
Gift Vouchers
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase, or are otherwise specified if bought during a promotion. They are non-refundable but are transferable so they can be used by any other person.
Cancellation and Refunds
The Passenger acknowledges that Heli 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. Heli 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 20% applies if cancelled over 7 days in advance. Cancellation fee of 50% applies within 7 days of flying, and cancellation fee of 100% applies within 24 hour of the booking or in case of a no-show. Tickets are refundable in the event that Heli 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.