Kaikoura Helicopters

08/06/2026

It's snow time!
Hop on board to step out onto the snow.
Leave only footprints.

27/05/2026

Behind every successful search and rescue effort is a team of passionate people working together for the good of the community — and it’s something pretty special to be part of. 👏🚁 Kaikoura Land Search and Rescue

20/05/2026

We’re proud to support the Kaikōura Rugby Football Club raffle with a Classic Whale Watch Flight for 2 up for grabs!
🐋 Get your tickets and support our local grassroots rugby.

🎟️🔴🔵KRFC CLUB RAFFLE 🔴🔵🎟️

A huge thank you to all the amazing businesses and people who have supported our club by donating prizes

🎟️ Tickets are $5 each
📅 Drawn Thursday 25th June 2026

If you would like to purchase tickets, the teams will have sheets from today or leave a comment below and we’ll be in touch 👏

Every ticket sold supports our club 🏉🔴🔵

18/05/2026

Sometimes it’s all about the fluke… 🐋

You can plan the perfect day, watch the forecasts, and time everything right.... but! When a whale breaches or the mountains light up after fresh snow, it still feels like pure luck.

A fluke? Maybe.
An unforgettable Kaikōura experience? Absolutely. 🚁🌊

From dramatic coastlines and alpine backdrops to incredible marine life encounters, there’s nothing quite like seeing Kaikōura from above by helicopter.

12/05/2026

Kaikōura backcountry with the boys.
Miles covered, yarns shared, long days in the hills, clear nights under the stars and a few solid 10-pointers along the way.

There’s something pretty special about loading up the helicopter with your gear and then being dropped deep into the back country mountains that would otherwise take days to reach.

More time hunting.
Less time hiking access tracks.
A lot more energy is saved for the important stuff.

From remote alpine tops to rugged backcountry valleys. We help hunters access some of the most incredible terrain Kaikōura has to offer.

Fill the freezer. Fill the soul.

Get in touch with Aaron and Kel to start planning your next mission.
[email protected]
+64 3 3196609

04/05/2026

Kaikoura Helicopters are proud to be Qualmark certified. New Zealand’s official tourism quality assurance and sustainability programme, owned by Tourism New Zealand and recognised industry-wide as a mark of trust.

Qualmark is more than a badge. It independently assesses tourism operators against rigorous standards covering:

Safety and risk management
Customer experience and service quality
Environmental sustainability
Business professionalism and compliance

For us, this certification reinforces that we operate to the highest standards, with robust systems, strong governance and a focus on delivering safe and memorable experiences in one of New Zealand’s most unique environments. Qualmark provides an independent assurance that guests, partners, and the wider industry can rely on.

Kaikoura Helicopters local pilots and ground staff are proud to deliver experiences grounded in safety, quality, and care.

01/05/2026

Meet the locals behind the controls 🚁 Aaron and Kel.

Our Kaikōura Helicopters pilots don’t just fly here, they live here. With a deep connection to the land, ocean, and mountains, their passion for this place shines through in every journey.

You’re not just booking a flight…
You’re stepping into local stories, shared by expert guides with unmatched knowledge and an impeccable safety record. Not to mention a track record of 5-star reviews.

Fly with those who call Kaikōura home.

Kaikoura Helicopters is a CAA-approved operator. Holding a Part 119 Air Operator Certificate. Aaron and Kel both hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter), issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand.

24/04/2026

Good mates.
A heli in the hills and a moment to slow it all down.

Boots off, drink in hand. Sharing a feed with the kind of views you just can’t beat.
These are the moments that turn into stories you’ll be telling for years.

Out here it’s not just the destination. It’s the people you share it with.

Make the trip. Make the memories.

22/04/2026

Done and dusted.

A solid trip in the hills, packs full and a trophy worth remembering.
Freezer’s ready to fill and there’s a head here that’ll earn its place on the wall.

The kind of trip you replay in your head all the way home and start planning the next one before you’re even unpacked.