Helicopter tours in the Wairarapa Region, New Zealand, offer a unique and thrilling way to explore the area's stunning landscapes. Amalgamated Helicopters, based in Wairarapa, provides a range of scenic helicopter flights and tours, showcasing the region's beautiful native bush, pristine river valleys, and picturesque rural settings. One such flight is the Mount Holdsworth Scenic Flight, offering an exhilarating climb to one of the highest peaks in the Tararua Forest Park, nearly 1500m high, and a return trip via the Waohine Gorge and Totara Flats.
Another option is the Town and Country Scenic Flight, a custom circuit providing a bird's-eye view of the beautiful Wairarapa Valley, encompassing rural pastures, farmlands, and vineyards. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Mountain Landing tour allows guests to experience the breathtaking scenery of the Tararua Ranges with the option of landing on the mountain tops to take in the stunning views and even walk around.
Wellington Helicopters also offers scenic flights over Wellington, Wairarapa, and the Marlborough Sounds, with additional lunch and luxury lodge options available. Lunch flights require a minimum of 4 persons, offering groups the opportunity to enjoy a gourmet three-course meal at the award-winning Wharekauhau Country Estate or the 5-star luxury resort, Bay of Many Coves, nestled deep in the Marlborough Sounds.