HeliServices.NZ

HeliServices.NZ is a helicopter flightseeing and commercial operator based on New Zealand's South Island. It provides scenic helicopter flights daily for adventurers and sightseers. Flights depart from three main locations: Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, and Haast. The company takes passengers to view some of the South Island's most spectacular alpine and coastal scenery, including glaciers, waterfalls, and hidden lakes.

The company specializes in landing on the snow within Westland Tai Poutini National Park, offering unique glacier flight experiences. HeliServices.NZ also offers private charter flights suitable for various occasions, including weddings. It supports hunting and fishing trips by providing transport to remote West Coast departure sites such as Waitaha road end, Wanganui River, Whataroa River, Karangarua, Paringa, Jacobs River, Haast, and Landsborough road end.

Besides tourism, HeliServices.NZ offers commercial helicopter services. These include work for the Department of Conservation, regional councils, geological and electricity lines companies, as well as emergency responses like beacon searches, Civil Defence, firefighting, and heavy lifting tasks such as moving concrete and tanks. This wide range of services highlights the company’s versatility in helicopter operations.

HeliServices.NZ operates a range of helicopters suitable for various roles, including hunting. Its maintenance and staff training are conducted in-house to support safe and effective operations. The company maintains safety and well-being as important priorities for all flights and charters.

The company holds several important approvals and certifications. It has a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Air Operators Certificate (AOC 88797) and is a CAA approved Part 135 operator. It is also a Department of Conservation approved operator and concessionaire. Additionally, HeliServices.NZ is a member of the Aviation Association and the Southern Alps MBZ User Group. The company is Qualmark accredited for quality assurance.

HeliServices.NZ has been operating year-round, with flights running seven days a week subject to weather and daylight conditions. Its offices and helipads are located in Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, and Haast. The company continues to serve tourists, hunters, fishers, and commercial clients on New Zealand’s West Coast with experienced pilots and ground staff.

Services

• Scenic helicopter flights
• Snow landings on glaciers
• Private charters
• Hunting transport
• Fishing transport
• Commercial helicopter services
• Emergency response flights
• Firefighting support
• Heavy lifting operations
• Helicopter maintenance and staff training