4 Auckland Helicopter Tours, Compared

1.Waiheke Island: 30-Minute Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 30 min · from $118Our pick

Depart from Waiheke Aerodrome for a 30-minute shoreline flight over beaches, coves and wineries, with views toward Rangitoto, the Waitematā Harbour and Auckland. Your pilot provides live commentary in English, and every passenger gets a window seat. The route depends on weather, so plan your Waiheke dates with some flexibility.

“Top activity. Great guide added to a great flight. Well worth every dollar. Would definitely recommend this flight”

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2.Auckland City & Hauraki Gulf Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 45 min · from $178

Take a 45-minute flight over Waiheke Island, the Hauraki Gulf, and Auckland with English commentary from a local guide. Expect vineyard and beach views, a half-orbit of the Sky Tower, and a close pass over Rangitoto’s crater. Groups are limited to nine, and the exact departure airport should be confirmed before you go.

“it was a great flight!! loved learning more about the area!”

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3.20min Helicopter scenic flight – City & Volcanoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 20 min · from $178

Depart from Heletranz Heliport in Albany for a 20-minute flight over Auckland’s landmarks and volcanic cones, then out toward Rangitoto’s crater and the Hauraki Gulf islands. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary. Flights are weather-dependent, and aircraft can vary with group size and availability.

“Really awesome, enjoyed every minute, pilot and staff were wonderful, would recommend this trip and I will be going back again.”

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4.36 min scenic helicopter flight – Coast to Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 30 min · from $358

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Albany over the Waitakere Ranges and Bethells Beach, then return via central Auckland, Devonport and Rangitoto Island. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary. The flight is advertised as 36 minutes, though the activity details list 30 minutes, so confirm the expected duration when booking.

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