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Aspiring Helicopters Scenic Flights

2217 Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
03 443 7152
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Ranked #7 of 34 activities in Wanaka
Type: Tours
Owner description: Renowned for their breathtaking scenic flights which take passengers up to the majestic peak of Mt Aspiring and offer stunning views of ice blue... more » Owner description: Renowned for their breathtaking scenic flights which take passengers up to the majestic peak of Mt Aspiring and offer stunning views of ice blue glacial fields and snow covered peaks, Aspiring Helicopters has just completed the build of a new state-of-the-art hangar to house its fleet of helicopters.The brand new facility incorporates a comfortable passenger departure lounge and reception area with the company office. Be it a scenic flight to Mt Aspiring and the glaciers, the once in a lifetime trip to Milford Sound or the beginning of an epic day heli-skiing!Being located in the Matukituki Valley is the ideal take off zone for quick access to the very heart of the Mt Aspiring National Park and the Fiordland World Heritage Area. « less
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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

My wife and I have had the privilege to have done a great deal of world travel and we have had some amazing experiences. Our flight with James around Mt Aspiring was one of the highlights of all our travel experiences. Just amazing. Thanks Alex and James.

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Victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

I was so lucky to be able to join a family group for a flight to a glacier around the Apiring National Park on the most superb morning. James the pilot was very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. The scenery is the best I have seen and close up too! The drive down to the hanger from Wanaka... More

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Arnside
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013 via mobile

We spent an amazing hour flying around Mount Aspiring, with the guy who started Aspiring Helicopters as our pilot. The scenery is spectacular, and with 2 landings during the flight we had the opportunity to appreciate just how impressive this mountainous region can be. If you enjoy the chance to visit the more remote parts of the the mountains in... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Aspiring Helicopters is the perfect way to see the glaciers! We thought about doing some hikes but taking the helicopter added a whole new dimension and amazing views we would not have had the chance to see otherwise. Landing on the glacier was a wonderful experience and the scenery is unbelievable. You will not regret booking with Aspiring! We did... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Highly skilled pilot, gorgeous scenery... what more do you need? I cannot recommend the experience with these guys enough. We went on the glacier overflight, and not only did we get some extra time, but the pilot was informative and friendly throughout. Great experience!

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Rayleigh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

We got married n Coromandel Peak and then flew up to Isobel Glacier, the flights were so amazing, what an experience!

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singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

We took a one hour scenic flight from near Wanaka lake. It was not cheap for a family of four but it was such an absolutely amazing experience! Nothing else we did in NZ quite topped this. We flew over the tops of the mountains and landed twice on the snow covered mountains. The views were just out of this... More

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Moraga, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

The most exciting, exhilarating, awesome experience, definitely the highlight of our 3 week trip to New Zealand! The trip was about two hours long, and we went along the edge of the southern alps, down to Milford Sound, then took off through Mount Aspiring National Park and saw a ton of glaciers. We landed three separate times, once at an... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2012

Predicted the weather perfectly for our wedding, piolets were friendly, pickup in the Matukituki valley spectactular.

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Queenstown
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

By far the highlight of my trip so far, flying over the mountainous ranges of the Aspiring National Park and down the west coast to Milford Sound. The scenery is outstanding, and the service provided was exceptional. So nice to be shown around by true locals who have a wealth of knowledge of the district. Would highly recommend the Mighty... More

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