General Information

Some of our standard flights are listed below but please be aware that you are absolutely not limited to these trips. We can customise anything you require; these details simply give you ideas!

Prices are based on a per-seat basis and therefore children travel for the same cost, however, infants under 5yrs able to be carried on laps are free of charge.

Route Maps are included at the bottom of this page

Check-in 30 minutes prior to each departure.

Car Storage is available at Bluff Heliport.

All prices valid as of 1^st August 2009 but may be subject to change.

ISLAND HOPPING - BLUFF ↔ STEWART ISLAND

Description: From our main heliport the team at Stewart Island Helicopters, can have you between Bluff and Stewart Island in just minutes. This thrilling and affordable island-hopping option allows you to travel in comfort and style, while enjoying the breathtaking scenery along the way. See full route maps below.
OPTION - MAY BE HELI ONE WAY AND FERRY RETURN

Duration: 12 minutes (approx)
Bluff to Stewart Island: 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm daily - other times available with prior arrangement. Departs from Bluff Heliport - 250 Ocean Beach Road, Bluff
Stewart Island to Bluff: On Demand - daily any time
Departs from Fern Gully Heli-Port

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$50 FLIGHTS (Bluff & Stewart Island)

Description:
EX-BLUFF (Mainland), lift off from our base and fly over Bluff Hill, see Foveaux Strait, Stewart Island and outlying islands, cross overhead the township of Bluff, the Harbour, and overhead the port and return to our heli-port.

EX-HALFMOON BAY (Stewart Island), lift off from the heli-port fly across the native forest towards Maori Beach, pass abeam Port William, fly along the coast passing Lee Bay, Horseshoe Bay, and overhead Halfmoon Bay before returning into Fern Gully. See full route maps below.

Departs Bluff: On Demand - Daily any time
Departs Halfmoon Bay: On Demand - Daily any time

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SOUTH EAST CIRCUIT

Description: Fly over Halfmoon Bay, Port Adventure, Lords River, Mount Rakeahua, Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island’s Salmon Farm then Paterson Inlet. See full route maps below.

Duration: 20 minutes
Departs: On Demand - daily any time

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ISLAND HEIGHTS AND SIGHTS

Description: Fly over Paterson Inlet to the amazing coastline of Mason Bay, land at Mason Bay then pass over the Ruggedy Range and around Mount Anglem, Stewart Island’s highest point, then back to Halfmoon Bay. See full route maps below.

Duration: 30 minutes (flight) 10 minutes (land)
Departs: On Demand - daily any time

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HELI HIKING

Description: An awesome scenic flight including a remote beach landing is a spectacular way to start your walk on one of Stewart Island’s legendary tracks. All heli-hiking flights have regularly scheduled departures from Stewart Island daily. Flights from Bluff can be organized on demand. See full route maps below.

Please contact us for more information on Heli-Hike trips from either Bluff or Stewart Island

LIGHT HOUSE LUNCH (in conjunction with Lands End NZ)

Description: Fly to remote Dog Island where the tallest and oldest New Zealand lighthouse stands and enjoy a picnic lunch and a bottle of New Zealand’s finest wine. Spend 2 hours on the island at your leisure and enjoy the tranquillity and peace of the weathered island.
We will leave you on the island with communication and will return for your pick-up two hours later, or longer if you wish. See full route maps below.
*Please advise of any allergies and illnesses.

Departs Bluff: On Demand - Daily any time
Departs Lands End: On Demand - Daily any time

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RUN YA RUGGEDY

Description: Fly to East Ruggedy Beach on North West Circuit. Approx 1.5kms to East Ruggedy Hut or approx 8 kms to Long Harry Hut. See full route maps below.

Departs Bluff: On Demand - Daily any time
Departs Stewart Island: On Demand - Daily any time

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HELLFIRE HOT TROT

Description: Fly to Little Hellfire beach on the North West Circuit. Approx 7-8 kms to nearest hut – Hellfire Pass Hut or Mason Bay hut. See full route maps below.

Departs Bluff: On Demand - Daily any time
Departs Stewart Island: On Demand - Daily any time

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MASON BAY- FRESHWATER CONNECTION

Description: Fly to Mason Bay, a stunningly beautiful 19km long sandy beach significant for its history and wildlife. Have a chance to explore the bay then walk through to Freshwater Landing (3-4 hour walk). Option to stay in either Mason Bay or Freshwater hut overnight. It is claimed that the Mason Bay area has the highest population of wild Kiwi in the world and so there are Kiwi spotting opportunities around both locations. Water taxi pick up from Freshwater Landing to Golden Bay.
Option can also be Water Taxi in and helicopter out. See full route maps below.

Departs Bluff: On Demand - daily any time
Departs Stewart Island: On Demand - daily any time

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RAKIURA GRAND CIRCUIT

Description: Spectacular coastal views including Port Adventure and Lords River. Fly onward to Pegasus where you will land for a wilderness walk to the breathtaking Belltopper Falls. Return by flying over granite domes, moonscape scenery, Mason Bay, Ruggedy Range and Mount Anglem. See full route maps below.

Duration: 60 minutes (flight) 30 minutes (land)
Departs: On Demand - daily any time

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