Helicopter Charter Karamea

Helicopter Charter Karamea is a family owned and operated helicopter company at the northern end of the South Island's West Coast. It operates from Karamea and Seddonville, and its base address is 78 Aerodrome Road, Karamea. The area it serves includes Kahurangi National Park, the Heaphy Track, the Old Ghost Road and the Karamea and Mokihinui Rivers.

Services

• Charter flights for fishing, mountain biking, heli hiking, kayaking, hunting and rafting
• Scenic flights over the park and coast
• Commercial heli-transport for remote area access, available across New Zealand

The company is an official partner of the Old Ghost Road and of the Great Rides of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, and displays the Department of Conservation approved label. For riders, its helicopters carry an external bike rack for up to 15 bikes.

Fleet

The fleet page lists two helicopters, both able to carry up to six passengers:

• Bell 206L3 Long Ranger
• Bell 206L1 C30 Long Ranger

The page states that all aircraft are fitted with TracPlus satellite tracking technology and that safety is the first priority.

Company facts

• Family owned and operated
• Bases at Karamea and Seddonville, West Coast
• Department of Conservation approved
• Official partner of the Old Ghost Road and Great Rides