Heli Scenic Flights

Helicopter Hole in the Rock Scenic FlightHole 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. Fly north via the outer Bay of Islands and the exclusive Purerua Peninsula, the coastal settlements of Takou Bay, Tapuaetahi, Mahineapua, Matauri Bay and the Cavalli Islands. The flight returns via the Kerikeri Inlet, Kerikeri Township and Waitangi.
$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 – either guided or unguided.
Helifishing trips start at $550.00 per person equipment included.




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..

Heli Cruise Escape Add On: Upgrade any of our Helicopter Scenic Flights into a Heli Cruise Island Escape which includes a Barge landing at the end of the flight, Island Escape and Sea Shuttle transfer back to Paihia for just $65 per person on top of the cost of any helicopter flight!

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Bay of Islands Helicopter Scenic Flights