1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura
Overview
This tour is perfect for a romantic getaway, family adventure or group of friends. We are sure that you will enjoy this unique experience and remember it forever.
Fly with Kaikoura Helicopters and enjoy a delicious picnic at altitude amongst the stunning Kaikoura Seaward Ranges with 360-degree views of this unique and rugged coastline. The pilot will choose the best location on the day, where weather conditions are best and the views are finest.
After a scenic flight around the lower levels of the seaward Kaikoura ranges, land at a secluded landing site. Our picnic offers spectacular views of the Kaikoura township and Peninsula. On a fine day, you can look North along the coastline to spot Wellington and South to Banks Peninsula.
What's Included
- Snacks enjoy a delicious picnic of local cheeses and beverages
- Private, secluded landing and picnic area
- Headset with microphone to clearly hear your commentary and ask questions on your journey
- Panoramic views of the coastline and mountain ranges
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
Meeting Location
16 West End
Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
A wonderful scenic flight into the Kaikoura Mountain range to indulge in an exquisite mountain top picnic. Including a locally made cheese and nibbles platter of local cuisine and beverages of your choice, whether it be a beer or bubbles! A great opportunity to relax with a loved one or maybe for a proposal.
You will enjoy a delicious picnic of local cuisine at altitude and relax in the peaceful nature. After your picnic, fly back to the helipads, keeping an eye along the coast for the native Hector Dolphins, NZ Fur seals or large schools of fish.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements
- Trip is weather dependent - Reconfirmation 24 hours prior to departure by calling is required.
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Activity code: C-245011P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. enjoy a delicious picnic of local cheeses and beverages.
- Private, secluded landing and picnic area.
- Headset with microphone to clearly hear your commentary and ask questions on your journey.
- Panoramic views of the coastline and mountain ranges.
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacksenjoy a delicious picnic of local cheeses and beverages
- Private, secluded landing and picnic area
- Headset with microphone to clearly hear your commentary and ask questions on your journey
- Panoramic views of the coastline and mountain ranges
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise us of any dietary requirements
- Trip is weather dependent - Reconfirmation 24 hours prior to departure by calling is required.
