HeliServices.NZ

HeliServices.NZ is a helicopter flightseeing and commercial operator on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It flies scenic and snow landing flights, private charters, hunting and fishing trips and commercial work, with offices and helipads at Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Haast. Flights run seven days a week, year round, subject to weather and in daylight hours.

Services

• Scenic flights over glaciers, alpine areas, waterfalls, hidden lakes and the West Coast, including landings on the snow in Westland Tai Poutini National Park
• Private charters for occasions such as weddings
• Hunting and fishing transport from remote West Coast departure sites including Waitaha, Wanganui River, Whataroa River, Karangarua, Paringa, Jacobs River, Haast and Landsborough
• Commercial services: work for DOC, regional councils, GNS and electricity lines companies, emergency response such as beacon searches, Civil Defence and fire fighting, and lifting of concrete, tanks and sluicing

Fleet

The company says it operates a large fleet across the South Island. For hunting work it uses the Hughes 500D, with aircraft staged at several locations in South Westland. The company supports its flying with its own helicopter maintenance and staff training.

Approvals

• CAA Air Operators Certificate AOC 88797
• CAA approved Part 135 operator
• Department of Conservation approved operator and concessionaire
• Aviation Association member and member of the Southern Alps MBZ User Group
• Qualmark accredited

Offices

• Franz Josef: Alpine Adventure Centre, 29 Main Road, Franz Josef 7886
• Fox Glacier: Fox Glacier Guiding building, 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7886
• Haast: corner of State Highway 6 and Marks Road, Haast 7844