Full Island Scenic Flight Rakiura - Stewart Island Helicopter

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Full Island Scenic Flight

Explore the far corners of Rakiura Stewart Island with the ultimate scenic flight.

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Duration

Two hours

Landings

Three landings

Cost per person

$1650

Explore Aotearoa’s most secluded corners with the full Stewart Island scenic helicopter flight

Soak in every inch of Stewart Island with this unforgettable scenic flight over the whole island. For the intrepid travellers looking to get off the beaten track, you’ll experience breathtaking landscapes, remote beaches, pristine forests and rocky mountains from above.

This scenic flight circumnavigates the whole island, giving you incredible views of the Ruggedy Range, Masons Bay and the Tin Range. On a clear day, you might even glimpse the iconic granite pinnacles of Gog and Magog rising out of the wilderness. Soar over the windswept islands within Port Pegasus and Big Glory Bay, the world’s most remote aquaculture farm, then immerse yourself in the island by foot with three remote landings

What’s included:

Scenic helicopter flight over the whole of Stewart Island
Three remote landings
In-flight commentary from your knowledgeable pilot via two-way communication

Departs from

Bluff, or get in touch for transfers wider afield.

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Your journey with us

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Arrive at Bluff

Arrive at our base in Bluff [250 Ocean Beach Road] 15 minutes before your flight.

Pre-flight orientation & safety briefing

Complete a passenger information form if required while your pilot readies the aircraft. You will undergo your safety briefing before boarding the helicopter.

Pre-takeoff

Time to get in the heli. Your pilot and ground crew will ensure that you are comfortable, buckled in, have your headset on and are ready to go.

Lift-off

The heli takes off, and you’re airborne. Take in the sights of the beautiful Foveaux Strait before soaring over the whole of Rakiura Stewart Island, your pilot sharing the stories and history of the island as you

Remote landings

Your pilot will choose three secluded spots to land during your flight. They’ll let you out into the remote Rakiura wilderness, where you’ll be immersed in nature’s incredible views. Be sure to snap some photos.

Share your experience

We’d love to hear about your flight, and so will your family and friends. Make sure to tag #stewartislandhelicopters in your photos if you’d like to be featured on our socials.