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Heli Fishing

Remote Fishing Adventures by Helicopter

Escape into the untouched wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island with a private heli fishing experience. Designed for travellers seeking something truly extraordinary. Combining breathtaking helicopter access with world-class fishing, these exclusive adventures take you far beyond the ordinary. They will transport you deep into remote alpine rivers, hidden valleys, and crystal-clear backcountry streams.

Departing from Queenstown, your journey begins with a spectacular scenic flight over rugged mountain landscapes, braided rivers, and dramatic high-country terrain. Along the way, you’ll experience a side of the South Island few ever get to see before touching down in carefully selected fishing locations inaccessible by road or foot.

Every heli fishing experience is tailored to the season, weather conditions, and your personal preferences. As a result, no two adventures are ever the same. From secluded alpine lakes to pristine wilderness rivers, each landing location offers a unique backdrop for an unforgettable day.

Working alongside experienced local fishing guides, guests are taken to some of the region’s finest fishing spots, with opportunities to target wild brown and rainbow trout in pristine natural surroundings. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or trying fly fishing for the very first time, each experience is designed to suit all skill levels.

Because every charter is completely private, you’ll enjoy the flexibility, exclusivity, and relaxed pace that comes with a personalised helicopter adventure. Spend the day exploring remote valleys, casting into untouched waters, and soaking in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery from both the air and the ground.

More than just a fishing trip, heli fishing is an immersive wilderness experience combining adventure, scenery, and exclusive access into some of the South Island’s most remarkable landscapes.

Heli Fishing experience highlights include:

  • Private helicopter access into remote back country
  • Exclusive rivers, alpine streams, and high-country valleys
  • Fully guided fly fishing with experienced local guides
  • Curated locations selected based on season and conditions
  • Flexible itineraries with multiple landing options
  • A private, unhurried experience in untouched wilderness

What you will see while Heli Fishing?

  • Crystal-clear rivers and braided streams 
  • Dramatic alpine valleys and rugged mountain ranges 
  • Remote landscapes only accessible by helicopter 
  • Native bush, open tussock country, and glacial-fed waterways 
  • Complete solitude in one of New Zealand’s most pristine regions 

 


Half & Full Day Available


Private Charter


Gourmet Picnic Lunch


Mountains


Lakes

This experience is only available as a private charter. We have private charter rates available for our Squirrel helicopters, our twin-engine Squirrels and our 9-seater BK.

We offer complimentary return transport from downtown Queenstown. Please make sure to book this in addition to your flight experience. If you are self-driving, we are based in Frankton and we have plenty of parking available.

Bookings
• We recommend booking in advance via email.
• For the purpose of aircraft weight and balance and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority rules and regulations, we require all passenger weights at the time of booking. Once we have received and reviewed this information we will be able to confirm the booking.
• Our booking system will ask for your credit card details, which are securely stored to confirm your booking, however we will not charge your card until the day of your booking.
• Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Your flight
• You will need to contact us one and a half hours prior to your departure time for a weather check.
• Minimum passenger numbers are required for all scenic flights. We reserve the right to upgrade passengers or merge flights for operational reasons or flight management purposes if required.
• Flights depart on demand and are subject to availability.
• Flights depart from our Heliworks Queenstown base in Frankton.
• Advertised times away, flight and landing times are approximate and can be subject to weather conditions. On occasion, flight paths and landing locations may change at the pilot’s discretion.

Pricing
• Our prices change annually from 1 October. Please select your preferred date of travel on our booking system or view the pricing section to view pricing schedules.
• Prices are in NZ currency and include Goods and Services Tax.
• We reserve the right to change prices at any time without further notice. However, if we have confirmed an advance booking the quoted price will not be altered.

Payments
• We accept EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard and cash. Please note a surcharge will be incurred for credit and contactless payments.

Cancellations
• Any cancellations made within 24 hours of departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. If passengers ‘no-show’ for a flight, 100% of the fare will apply. If we cannot operate due to weather and as a result, passengers are unable to fly, no cancellation fees will apply.

 

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