Helicopter Charter Karamea

Helicopter Charter Karamea is a family owned and operated helicopter company. It is based at Karamea and Seddonville, at the northern end of the South Island's West Coast. The company sits on the doorstep of Kahurangi National Park, which includes the Heaphy Track and the Old Ghost Road.

The company offers charter flights for fishing, mountain biking, heli hiking, kayaking, hunting and rafting. Guests can fly to the Heaphy Track or the Old Ghost Road, or join a fishing or rafting trip on the Karamea and Mokihinui Rivers. Scenic flights take in the park and the coast. The company says its local knowledge helps make every trip unforgettable.

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

Helicopter Charter Karamea also provides heli transport for companies and organisations across New Zealand. The company says its knowledge of the West Coast and the upper South Island lets it support almost any operation that needs remote area access.

The fleet has two helicopters. Both are Bell Long Ranger models, a Bell 206L3 and a Bell 206L1 C30. Each seats up to six passengers. All aircraft are fitted with TracPlus satellite tracking technology, because the company says safety is its first priority.

Guests can ask the team for local advice on the best places to visit, or for a quote for a project. The website also links to TripAdvisor and Facebook pages where guests can read more about the company.

Services

• Fishing charters
• Mountain biking charters
• Heli hiking
• Kayaking charters
• Hunting charters
• Rafting charters
• Scenic flights
• Commercial heli transport