Heli Harbour Flight over Wellington | Wellington Helicopters | Shaara Deals
A 15-minute Wellington Harbour helicopter flight with Wellington Helicopters, passing Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Island, on Shaara Deals from $299.
Fifteen minutes is enough time to see a surprising amount of Wellington, and this flight with Wellington Helicopters is built to cover the harbour edges rather than just circle the CBD.
The flight starts in the heart of the capital before heading out to explore Wellington Harbour itself. Along the way your pilot points out the geological story written into the landscape below, shaped in large part by the 1855 earthquake that gave Wellington its unusually rugged terrain. It's a perspective on the city that's genuinely hard to get any other way.
The route also takes in Zealandia, described as the world's first fully-fenced urban eco-sanctuary, and Matiu/Somes Island out in the harbour, which carries its own layered history. Weather permitting, you'll also get a glimpse of the Cook Strait, the stretch of water separating the North and South Islands.
On the way back into the city, the flight passes over familiar Wellington landmarks: Te Papa, the Beehive, and the stadium locals call the Cake Tin. It's suited equally to visitors seeing Wellington for the first time, locals wanting a new angle on their own city, and cruise passengers looking for a shore excursion that doesn't eat the whole day.
The essentials for this Wellington Harbour helicopter flight:
• Duration: approximately 15 minutes
• Price: from NZD $299.00
• Departure point: central Wellington
• Route: Wellington Harbour, Zealandia, Matiu/Somes Island, with city landmarks on return
• Operator: Wellington Helicopters Limited
• Bookings within 24 hours of departure require a phone call or email rather than online booking
Frequently asked questions
Will I definitely see the Cook Strait?
A glimpse of the Cook Strait is weather permitting, since it depends on visibility on the day of your flight.
What's the cancellation policy?
Full refund more than a week out, 50% refund within a week to 48 hours of departure, and no refund inside 48 hours. Weather-related cancellations and serious illness don't incur a fee.
How does this compare to the 9-minute City Scenic flight?
The City Scenic flight from $175 stays largely over the central city. This 15-minute Heli Harbour Flight from $299 extends out to the harbour edges, taking in Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Island as well as the city landmarks.
This Wellington Helicopters deal is live now on Shaara Deals at the link below.
https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a82c01ea1f1b175e4ad3b6b
