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Aspiring Helicopters Scenic Flights

2217 Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
03 443 7152
Ranked #7 of 22 tours in Wanaka
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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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Queenstown
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 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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Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Stunning nature, very professional and friendly hosts, jaw dropping views! Our trip was worth every penny! It's the highlight of our trip so far and we have been in New Zealand for a month now. Barbara and Bert (Belgium) More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Helicopter flight in Wanaka New Zealand. The weather wasn't the best when we arrived but Alex and James were very flexible and made sure that our flight was in the best conditions. We flew to Fog Peak for a snow landing and alongside the Rob Roy glacier. An amazing hour of our lives. Thoroughly recomend using this company. What a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

My wife (disabled - can only walk one or two steps with help) and I were touring New Zealand and wanted to see as much of the country as possible as it would be our only trip to NZ, Having looked around on the internet before going on holiday Mt Aspiring and Milford Sound were a must to see but... More

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Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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OMG!!! this was our first time in a Helicopter and it was just amazing. Just my partner and i with the pilot. Flight over the rivers and then on to the snow capped mountains. Was a bit windy up there and you could certainly feel the wind buffeting the helicopter, that was thrilling!! Snow landing was good and once again... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
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Arriving at Aspiring Helicopters you are taken in by the modern facilities. Our pilot came out the front door and introduced himself before he began to explain the type of helicopter we were flying in and giving some information about the region. Before we knew it we were airborne and we recieved a running commentary about the valleys, mountains, lakes... More

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AspHeli, Manager at Aspiring Helicopters Scenic Flights, responded to this review
19 September 2011

Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback on your recent flight with us. We just loved showing you around! Look forward to seeing you again! More

Launceston, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011

Our trip to Mt Aspiting's Fog Peak and the Rob Roy Glacier was amazing. The snow landing on Fog Peak required warm clothes, gloves, camera, video and above all else a good snowball throwing arm. Our pilot James was fantastic, taking heaps of photos of us with stunning backdrops and explaining everything in detail as we flew. Coming face to... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

Our flight to the Isobel Glacier was amazing. The weather was perfect and the flight was excellent. Well organised, affordable, friendly and highly recommended!! More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2011
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I've been on several heli flights in the French Alps during winter, but this one (in March) was the best heli flight I've ever done. Two landings on a 1hr flight - one on the glacier, one on the grass, epic views around Mt Aspiring and over the divide. We got grand views of the huts around Mt Aspiring, and... More

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