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Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience

Nelson, New Zealand
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Flight time: 50 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket

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Overview

Travelers without the time (or desire) to hike through the Abel Tasman National Park can experience its beautiful coastal and mountain landscapes from a scenic helicopter flight from Nelson. Enjoy around 50 minutes of flying time, communicating with your pilot via two-way headsets throughout the flight. Stop at Awaroa Lodge, within the park, where you can buy lunch if you like.
  • This private tour is customizable to suit your needs
  • Admire some of New Zealand’s most beautiful scenery from above
  • An ideal activity to celebrate a special occasion
  • A handy tour for visitors to Nelson as it starts from the airport

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Lunch stop (at your expense)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Landing and facility fees
  • National Park fees
  • Lunch cost

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please phone us 24 hours prior to departure to arrange pickup.

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Meeting point

  • 8 Dakota Street, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

    Follow signage to Nelson Airport and then to our Helipad

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 10/14/2021 - 11/29/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

1

Abel Tasman National Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Awaroa Bay

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

Awaroa Lodge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 265 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Member Pricing
From

$2,132.92

per group (up to 6)
Was $2,245.18(-5%)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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