Bay of Many Coves Heli-Lunch | Wellington Helicopters | Shaara Deals

Of the four Wellington Helicopters flights on Shaara Deals, this is the one built around an actual destination rather than a scenic loop, and it's priced accordingly.

The flight crosses the Cook Strait from Wellington to the top of the South Island, landing at Bay of Many Coves, a 5-star luxury resort tucked into the Marlborough Sounds. It's described as one of the most secluded, pristine spots in the country, reachable in practice only by boat or by air, which is part of what makes arriving by helicopter feel like the right way to do it.

Once there, lunch is a proper 3-course meal with a glass of wine included, followed by time to relax around the resort's untouched native bush and the calm bay beneath it. There's no set itinerary beyond that: you're there to eat well and unwind before the flight back into the city, taking in the same scenery in reverse across the Strait.

A few operational details are worth knowing before booking. Flights run on demand and need a minimum of 4 paying passengers to proceed; fewer than that requires an additional payment to confirm the flight. The experience is also weather dependent, since crossing the Strait by helicopter isn't something Wellington Helicopters will do in poor conditions. Anyone 18 or older wanting to drink needs to carry ID.

The essentials for this Bay of Many Coves helicopter lunch:

• Duration: approximately 3 hours

• Price: from NZD $1,065.00

• Includes: return helicopter flight across the Cook Strait and a 3-course lunch with a glass of wine at Bay of Many Coves resort

• Minimum: 4 paying passengers per flight, or an additional payment applies

• Operator: Wellington Helicopters Limited

• Infants 0–2 years fly free, seated on a fare-paying passenger's lap

Frequently asked questions

What's included in the price?

The return helicopter flight and a 3-course lunch with a glass of wine at Bay of Many Coves resort are both included in the $1,065 price.

What happens if there are fewer than 4 people?

Flights operate on a minimum of 4 paying passenger fares. With fewer passengers, an additional payment is required to confirm the flight.

How is this different from the other Wellington Helicopters flights?

The City Scenic, Heli Harbour and South Coast Discovery flights (from $175 to $375) are all scenic loops that return to Wellington without landing. This Bay of Many Coves flight is a return trip to an actual destination in the Marlborough Sounds, with lunch included, which is why it runs considerably longer and at a higher price point.

This Wellington Helicopters deal is live now on Shaara Deals at the link below.

https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a82c0c06dbadaa19c6a0408