7-Day South Island Main Divide Helicopter Safari

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Experience New Zealand your way with a fully customised, private itinerary. Every tour is guided by a dedicated local expert and designed just for you. We specialise in exclusive journeys that create genuine connections with New Zealand’s people and landscapes—unforgettable moments you won’t find anywhere else.

Day 1 | Christchurch to Kaikōura

• Meet your private helicopter and pilot in Christchurch.
• Fly north along the dramatic Pacific coastline.
• Enjoy an unforgettable aerial whale-watching experience. Kaikōura is world-renowned for its exceptional whale-watching due to the deep Kaikōura Canyon located right off the coast.
• Discover Kaikōura's abundant marine life, rugged mountains, and coastal beauty.

Day 2 | Marlborough Sounds or Golden Bay

Choose between:

• Exploring the secluded bays, vineyards, and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.
• Discovering the golden beaches and relaxed charm of Golden Bay, famous for its stunning, empty beaches, its wild seal colonies,
• Optional private boat charter, vineyard tastings, or remote beach picnic.

Day 3 | Kaikōura to Nelson Lakes

• Fly inland through alpine passes and braided river valleys.
• Land beside the pristine waters, deep glacial lakes, ancient beech forests, and craggy peaks of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park.
• Cross the spectacular Southern Alps into New Zealand's remote high country.

Day 4 | High Country Adventure

• Enjoy a day tailored entirely to your interests.
• Optional horse riding, fly fishing, clay shooting, alpine picnics, or glacier landings.
• Your helicopter remains available throughout the day, providing complete flexibility.

Day 5 | Glaciers & Aoraki / Mt Cook

• Fly across the Main Divide to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, the only glaciers in the world that flow directly into lush, temperate coastal rainforest. 
• Experience breathtaking views of Aoraki / Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, in the Southern Alps.
• Land at a private high-country station known for its massive, rugged landscapes, and sit down for a remote alpine picnic.

Day 6 | Milford Sound & West Coast Wilderness

• Explore Milford Sound, New Zealand's natural Icon in the Fiordland National Park.
• Enjoy a cruise beneath towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls.
• Continue to remote Jackson Bay on the West Coast.
• Experience a private crayfishing charter and fresh seafood lunch on the beach.

Day 7 | Queenstown

• Fly over alpine lakes, rugged mountain ranges, and renowned wine regions.
• Pause for a vineyard tasting or scenic picnic.
• Arrive in Queenstown, concluding your South Island helicopter safari.

• Time to Explore the "Adventure Capital of the World" on the edge of the clear-blue Lake Wakatipu.

Optional Enhancements

• Private Photographer – Professionally capture every moment of your journey, from epic landscapes to candid experiences.
• Private Chef – Enjoy bespoke dining experiences, gourmet picnics, and seasonal menus crafted from the finest local ingredients.