Scenic Helicopter Flights for Cruise Ship Passengers
The Best of Napier by Air
See it all in 30 minutes
See it all, and be seen doing it! Cruise over Napier, Art Deco Capital of the world, by helicopter. You’ll fly over the port, and around your cruise ship to see it from a completely new angle, and take in Napier’s stunning Art Deco architecture as you fly down Marine Parade at just over 500ft.
Don’t limit yourself to just one experience when you can see all of Napier from the sky and still have time to explore the Art Deco Capital at your leisure.
FROM NZD $500 PER FLIGHT
The airport is just 10 minutes’ drive from the Napier iSite and you’ll be chauffeured there in style. Our fleet of classic cars is provided by our partners Unique Rentals*.
Departing from the airport, you’ll take flight seeing all of the Art Deco Capital of the world, arriving back at the airport you’ll be chauffeured back to the Napier iSite, ensuring that you make the absolute most every moment of your time in Napier.
Don’t limit yourself to just one experience when you can see all of Napier from above, and still have time to explore the Art Deco Capital on foot.
The full experience, including ~10 minutes of flight time, is designed to fit neatly into a 30-minute window.
FLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
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![Vintage Art Deco cars]()
Arrive at the airport in a luxury vehicle
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![Cruise over the Art Deco Capital by helicopter]()
Cruise over the Art Deco Capital by helicopter
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Be chauffeured back to town to make the most of your time in Napier
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![Drone view of Marine parade]()
Fly over Marine Parade beach
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![Helicopter over Napier town]()
See Napier from above
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![Helicopter view of Napier Port]()
Fly over Napier port and your cruise ship
DURATION - 30 minutes
10 minute flight departing Napier airport. Includes chauffeur service to and from the Napier iSite.
Some of the things you’ll see
All of Napier, including
Your cruise ship
Marine Parade
The Napier Viewing Platform (Pier)
Spirit of Napier
The Dome
Bluff Hill
Australian Mutual Provident Building (1933)
The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist
(The first cathedral in the world to see the sun)Clive Square
The National Aquarium of New Zealand
HIGHLIGHTS
HELICOPTER OPTIONS
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2 front seats. 30 mins total duration, including return chauffeur from the Napier iSite ~10 mins flying time.
Flying in the Bell 47, you will experience uninterrupted views as the unique bubble canopy allows for unparalleled visibility.
With room for two passengers, the Bell 47 helicopter, captained by one of our highly experienced pilots, is the ultimate way to discover Napier rom the sky with a loved one.
Make sure you bring your camera to take advantage of the Bell 47 Helicopter’s iconic bubble canopy as you fly high over Napier and beyond. From this vantage point you will be able to capture panoramic images that will be the absolute envy of your family and friends.
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if you have more than 4 people wishing to take our flight, get in touch, we have access to larger aircraft if required, or can do multiple flights for your group.
Options to suit every trip
Bookings are made on request: once availability has been confirmed we will confirm with you, we endeavour to do so within the shortest time possible.
*Please note - classic cars are subject to availability.
Important things to note
AVAILABILITY
Flights depart on demand depending on a few factors.
Weather
Aircraft and pilot availability
Seats filled
CANCELLATION POLICY
Aroha Helicopters Ltd reserves the right to cancel flights at their discretion.
If the cancellation is due to undesirable weather or other unforeseen events we will do our best to rebook for a later date or refund.
Refunds will be given in full if flights are cancelled 24hrs prior to the booking time, cancelled flights within the 24hr time frame may incur a charge.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend the following items however they are not required.
Sunglasses
Camera (or a phone)
Lots of smiles
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