Half Island Scenic Flight Rakiura - Stewart Island Helicopter

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Half Island Scenic Flight

Experience a Stewart Island flight like never before

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Duration

One hour

Landings

Two landings

Cost per person

$1200

Experience Rakiura Stewart Island’s most iconic landmarks from the air.

Take a guided scenic flight over Rakiura Stewart Island and find a whole new perspective. Experience incredible vistas from the air, looking down over untouched remote beaches and coves as you fly. Marvel at the Ruggedy Range mountains stretching across the island, covered in pristine forests, wetlands and sand dunes. Through two-way communication from your pilot, you’ll learn about the fascinating history and geography of this little piece of paradise before touching down on one of the remote northern beaches and exploring Oban from the ground.

What’s included:

Scenic helicopter flight over the Northern half of Stewart Island
Two 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 northern half of Rakiura Stewart Island, your pilot sharing the stories and history of the region as you fly.

Remote landings

Your pilot will choose two 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.