Aroha Helicopter Excursions
We offer a range of fun excursions showcasing the beauty of Hawke’s Bay
and surrounding areas, from traditional Māori cultural tours, to fly fishing, to hunting
YOUR NAPIER, AHIMANAWA CULTURE TOUR DESTINATION
Your departure helicopter flight is from the Napier Airport to the Ahimanawa forest range. A sacred mountain amongst many heralding the chiefly name Te Matai, sacred to its Māori people. Nestled proudly as a kaka bird nests on rock cliff faces to over see the river is Whare Waiokaka – The Waterbird Lodge.
From above Aroha Helicopters provides the bird’s eye views of Hawke’s Bay remoteness, downward to the powerful Mohaka River, to your landing destinations adjacent to the beautiful Mangatainoka Stream where natural hot springs flow or a landing right beside the Mohaka River itself.
The Ahimanawa experience connects you to the whenua (earth mother) and embraces rangi (the sky father). Rich in tribal culture, connection to its kaitiaki (guardians)
Become part of the narrative when you embark and experience the tribal Hā, the breath, the taste of excitable anticipation, wellbeing and adventure.
Embark on an extraordinary hunting adventure with Aroha Helicopters. You will delve into the heart of the Ripia Ranges; have the chance to experience the thrill of the hunt, the indescribable beauty of the wilderness, and the gratitude that comes with connecting with nature in its purest form.
HUNTING EXPERIENCE
Helicopter in for unrivalled fishing, the pristine waters of the mighty Mohaka River provide a trout fishing utopia. Heaving with brown and rainbow trout, surrounded by untouched wilderness - visitors tell us it's an almost spiritual experience.
FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE
WE DO MORE THAN JUST EXCURSIONS
-
Let us take you on a day charter to a winery, a round of golf at Cape Kidnappers, or a long lunch.
-
Guided by our expert instructors, aspiring pilots will find the perfect pathway to achieving their pilot's licence.
-
Are you ready to take to the skies and see Hawke's Bay like never before? Aroha Helicopters offers the most thrilling and breathtaking helicopter rides in the region.