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Kahurangi Helicopter Tour: Lord of the Rings Views
5.0
8 Ratings
Nelson
Explore Middle-earth from above with a scenic flight over Kahurangi National Park. Discover film locations, unique wildlife, and stunning landscapes.
Explore Middle-earth from above with a scenic flight over Kahurangi National Park. Discover film locations, unique wildlife, and stunning landscapes.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Kahurangi National Park - Featured as “South of Rivendell” in the Lord of the Rings
Mt Olympus is a very secluded area, accessible solely by helicopter.
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Kahurangi National Park - Featured as “South of Rivendell” in the Lord of the Rings
Mt Olympus is a very secluded area, accessible solely by helicopter.

What's Included
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Private tour
- Landing and/or facility fees
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Private tour
- Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch (available at an extra cost)
- Lunch (available at an extra cost)
Additional Information
Adventure Highlights
- Flight Duration: Enjoy around 60 minutes of flight time as you explore the stunning Kahurangi National Park.
- Communication: Engage in two-way communication with your pilot throughout the journey.
- Mountain Landing: Experience a thrilling mountain landing.
Sights to See
- Film Location: Visit the iconic…
Adventure Highlights
- Flight Duration: Enjoy around 60 minutes of flight time as you explore the stunning Kahurangi National Park.
- Communication: Engage in two-way communication with your pilot throughout the journey.
- Mountain Landing: Experience a thrilling mountain landing.
Sights to See
- Film Location: Visit the iconic Lord of the Rings film location!
- Natural Wonders: Discover unique landforms, diverse habitats, plant communities, and fascinating wildlife.
- Native Bush: Immerse yourself in the lush native bush.
- Scenic Views: Marvel at the breathtaking mountain landscapes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rates apply if they occupy a seat
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
- Bring a camera, wear a warm jacket and sturdy shoes
- Physical activity level: Easy - Suitable for adults, children, and seniors.
- Helicopter weight and balance changes with every flight because of individual passenger weights, luggage and the amount of fuel required. It is important that we have accurate body weights and luggage items from every passenger prior to flights commencing. CAA regulations require all passengers to declare their weight on check-in and if required, passengers and luggage will be weighed before the flight. If total passenger and luggage weights exceed the helicopters’ permissible allowance, the Pilot at his/her discretion will instruct an upgrade to a larger helicopter if possible where an additional charge will be applicable, or alternative arrangements may need to be made for passenger luggage.
Location
8 Dakota Street
Dakota Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(8 Ratings)
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Tommz6103nq
Apr 14, 2026
Great experience! - This was an awesome experience for my family. The guide/pilot was friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
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A6509vbrebeccab
Mar 21, 2026
Wow Wow Wow! - We were lucky enough to get an early flight and were treated to an incredible red dawn, which made the experience feel even more special. The views were amazing; flying over landscapes that would be completely inaccessible on foot gave a real sense of how vast and untouched the scenery is.
The Lord of the Rings location we visited was pristine and immediately recognisable from the films, which made it all the more magical.
The moment we landed, I honestly just wanted to turn around and do it all over again!
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Allysonr376
Mar 10, 2026
LOTR location with amazing views. - The tour was amazing and the pilot was great! I would definitely do this tour again.
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Vacationer231180
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing LOTR experience - Absolutely amazing. We had bad weather st our scheduled flight time and they worked closely with our tour guide to ensure that our group got to fly. The pilots were awesome and I felt super safe the whole time. The views from Mt Olympus are spectacular.
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Sandeao7350yz
Feb 11, 2025
Incredible!! - This was a bucket list item that was soooo much fun! Once we got to Mount Olympus, the views were breathtaking!! The pilot was great at pointing out things as we flew in and back. I highly recommend this company!! With a group of 5 people, the cost isn't so bad, but worth every penny!
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Harmonir2025
Feb 10, 2025
Stunning Views - Incredible views! Make sure to leave extra time during the day, we did have to come back to the airport due to cloud cover but it was worth the wait!
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The_fotobug
Jun 2, 2019
LOTR Must see! - Wonderful tour and chance to visit iconic location from The Lord of the Rings. I would recommend leaving sufficient time as the weather can be very variable which happened to us. Heavy rains prevented us from flying on our first booking, but the next morning, the fog lifted, the rain let up and the sun came out allowing us to visit My Olympus! The young pilot was very knowledgeable and handled the helicopter perfectly despite some cross winds on the way to the mountain. Highly recommended!
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