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Wedding & Elopement

The perfect way to make a wedding day even more special? How about a helicopter flight over spectacular mountains, fiords, lakes, hanging glaciers and blue ice, to land at a location with the most jaw-dropping views. Don’t forget to take your photographer for the most incredible photo shoot. Being local, we know where to find the most breathtaking and romantic locations for heli weddings, elopements and proposals.

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Te Anau  Aoraki/Mt Cook

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Te Anau

JACKSON PEAKS

Departing from our Lakefront Helipad, we fly over Lake Te Anau to land on the picturesque Jackson Peaks. From this elevated position you have panoramic views over both Lake Te Anau and Lake Manapouri.

DURATION: 15 mins flying time and 45mins at location – total 1 hour approximately.

 

MOUNT KIDD

Departing from our Lakefront Helipad, we fly over Lake Te Anau and you see the hidden wonders of our area unfold as you get a real feel for ‘remote’ Fiordland. Crossing over the main divide, forever changing scenery of beech forest, mountain slopes, alpine lakes, waterfalls, hanging valleys and snow-clad mountain tops. A landing is made at Mt Kidd, a high alpine landing with dramatic views. Mt Kidd has its own small lake and snow for around 11 months of the year. Sometimes our rare native bird the kea may visit while you’re there.

DURATION: 30 mins flying time and 45mins at location – total 1 hour 15 minutes approximately.

 

LAKE ERSKINE

Departing our Te Anau base we fly over Lake Te Anau heading north towards Milford sound and landing at stunning Lake Erskine.  This location is breathtaking; surrounded by mountain peaks and lush green valleys you’ll want to take photos from every angle!

DURATION: 55 mins flying time and 45mins at location – total 1 hour 40 minutes approximately.

 

TUTOKO GLACIER

Departing from our Lakefront Helipad, we follow the shores of Lake Te Anau heading north over Milford Sound to Tutoko Glacier. Here we will make a landing where there is sure to be snow year round! On the way home we can make a second landing at Lake Quill, head of the Sutherland Falls, one of the highest in the Southern Hemisphere. This is a beautiful location with a large lake and panoramic views. We then return to Te Anau.

DURATION: 1.2 hours flying time and 30 mins at each location – total 2 hours 15mins approximately.

 

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Aoraki/Mt Cook

Liebig Dome

Experience a high altitude ceremony. Take a helicopter high up to the Liebig Dome at 7,600ft and enjoy the panoramic snow covered views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and surrounding glaciers such as the Murchison and the Tasman Glacier.

DURATION: 20 mins flying time and 45 mins at location – total 1 hour 10mins.

 

Brass Peak

A snowy location for a spectacular winter wonderland wedding. Brass Peak is a perfect Mt Cook wedding or elopement spot.

DURATION: 15 mins flying time and 45 mins at each location – total 1 hour.

 

 

Rotten Tommy – Mt Cook Station

Don’t be put off by the name! This is a wonderful alpine location which is part of the Mt Cook High Country Station. Spectacular views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and surrounding mountains.

DURATION: 15 mins flying time and 45 mins at each location – total 1 hour.

 

Upper Névé, Tasman Glacier

Hold your wedding ceremony in névé snow on top of New Zealand’s longest glacier – the Tasman Glacier. A winter paradise and a day you will never forget.

DURATION: 25 mins flying time and 45 mins at each location – total 1 hour 15mins approximately.

 

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