Helicopter Scenic Flights Over Bay of Islands and Northland

Heli Scenic Flights

Hole in the Rock

A scenic flight over the beautiful Bay of islands. Fly over the crystal clear turquoise waters of the main island group to the world famous “Hole in the Rock”. The townships of Russell, Paihia & Waitangi are also viewed from the air.
$220 per person (tour duration approx. 20 minutes)

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Coastal Discovery

An opportunity to explore a little more of the unique and stunning coastline surrounding the Bay of Islands region with an extended version of the Hole in the Rock flight.
$305 per person (tour duration approx. 30 minutes)

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Kingfish Lodge Tour

A scenic helicopter flight of the outer Bay of Islands, the coastal regions as experienced on the Coastal Discovery flight above as far North as the sleepy fishing village of Mangonui. We explore the majestic Whangaroa Harbour by air before setting down at the secluded and unique Kingfish Lodge where you will enjoy lunch at their stunning restaurant overlooking the harbour entrance.

$760 per person (tour duration approx. 2½ hours and includes lunch)

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Waipoua Forest Tour

Fly by helicopter across the mid north rural area to the stunning Hokianga Harbour. Your Footprints guide will meet you on landing at the Copthorne Resort Omapere will then take you on a guided walk to the largest Kauri Forest in the world to view Tane Mahuta, “God of the Forest”.

Footprints share with you their special relationship with Mother Nature, both spiritually and culturally. Enjoy their knowledge, stories song and music. On returning to Copthorne Omapere you will be served lunch overlooking the entrance to Hokianga Harbour before rejoining your helicopter for a scenic flight of the harbour and return to the Bay of Islands.

$865 per person (tour duration approx. 4½ hours and includes lunch).

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Helifishing

Salt Air can arrange an exhilarating experience for you limited only by your budget and imagination. Allow us to design a rock fishing adventure to remember.
Helifishing trips start at $550.00 per person.

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All helicopter tours operate with minimum 2 passengers. Departures are from Salt Air’s Paihia Helipad on the waterfront adjacent to the Paihia Wharf. All helicopter tours operate subject to weather. Please note that upon booking or prior to departure we may ask for passenger weights to help manage flight loads and fuel, we particularly need to be aware of any passengers that are over 100kg..