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Heliview - Helicopter Flight With Alpine Landing & Jet Boating Combo

Soar through the clear skies of Central Otago with a remote alpine landing at 5500 feet, followed by a spectacular Jet Boat ride with 360° spins on the waters of the Kawarau River, brought to you by Heliview!

Highlights

Heliview Flights and Goldfields Jet have teamed up to provide you with this package: a scenic helicopter flight with alpine landing PLUS an unforgettable jet boat ride through the mighty Kawarau Gorge
The Cromwell Basin helicopter flight showcases the Basin’s breathtaking Central Otago landscape and award-winning vineyards, including a remote alpine landing with complimentary refreshments on the Pisa or Old Woman Range.
Follow this up with a spectacular Goldfields jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River: blast past sheer cliff faces with giant boulders only inches away. Then hold on and experience the adrenaline rush of a 360° spin.
This is one combo NOT to be missed! Experience Cromwell: an authentic, gentler pace.

Fly in the safest and most versatile H120 turbine helicopter with unparalleled visibility including the latest modern avionics to enhance safety, comfort and reliability, including wireless active noise-cancelling headsets. We are a family owned business with over 35 years flying experience.

The highlight of your helicopter flight will be an alpine landing which will literally leave you feeling on top of the world!

Next up, taking on the mighty Kawarau River in an unforgettable jet boat ride through one of New Zealand’s most historic gold mining regions. Your journey begins on the shallow braided waters of the Bannockburn arm before turning upriver, heading into the spectacular Kawarau Gorge.

The river then begins to narrow and rapids form before arriving at the foot of the incredible Staircase

Rapids. And to top your journey off our highly trained drivers will finish with a full-on 360-degree spin!

Per Person $399.00

What's included

Scenic helicopter flight over the Cromwell Basin with remote alpine landing.
Complimentary refreshments at 5500 feet.
Department Of Conservation landing fees.
Jet boat ride through the mighty Kawarau Gorge.
Full length protective spray jackets and M.S.A. approved life jackets provided for your jet boat ride.

Duration

Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

Restrictions

Minimum age: 5
Weight restrictions apply - please advise weight of individual passengers as you proceed through check out. Passengers that weigh more than 115kg (254lb ) may be required to purchase a second seat to ensure the comfort of all passengers. Overall weight limits also apply to the helicopter which varies depending on the number of passengers and duration of the flight. Please contact us if you have any questions about your particular scenario..

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

CONDITIONS
Flights are weather dependent and at the pilot's discretion.
Minimum numbers apply - flights confirmed with 4 passengers, smaller bookings may be waitlisted to confirm.
We offer free parking at the Cromwell Racecourse Airfield and at Goldfields Jet Boat - plenty of space for campervans.
Public transport options include Ritchies Transport (who will drop off at our location on request) and InterCity buses.
Cancellation fees may apply if bookings are cancelled less than 24 hours before departure.
PRODUCT EXTRAS Purchase a video of your flight and photos of your jet boat ride for just $85 on your way to checkout. Location: Heliview Flights helicopter flight from Cromwell Racecourse Airfield, 24 Ord Road, Cromwell. Goldfields Jet Boat ride from the Goldfields Mining Centre, Cromwell. The two activities are 5 min drive apart. Approx 45 min drive from Queenstown and Wanaka..

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