Mt Fyffe Summit

Mt Fyffe Alpine Heli Landing – Kaikōura’s Ultimate Mountain Experience

Approx. 40 minutes, including summit landing

Lifting off from our stunning beachfront helipads, your adventure begins the moment you take off. Soar north over the Puhi Puhi Valley, crossing private farmland and into remote DOC wilderness. Glide through the dramatic Hapuku Gorge, where sheer cliff faces, giant hillside fractures, and the impressive Hapuku “Quake Lake” reveal the raw power of nature.

Your pilot continues the climb south toward Mt Fyffe, touching down at 1602m (5200ft) for one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in New Zealand. Here, the Seaward Kaikōura Range meets the deep-blue Pacific Ocean. A rare, spectacular panorama perfect for unforgettable photos. Enjoy the rewards of a four-hour mountain climb without the effort, with snow landings available in winter.

Descending the rugged face of Mt Fyffe, keep an eye out for wild deer and chamois roaming below before returning to Kaikōura township.

This is a Kaikōura must-do!  A short flight that delivers big, bucket-list energy. 

The Best View in Kaikōura

Stand above the entire region with unbeatable ocean-and-alpine vistas. An iconic perspective you can’t get anywhere else.

Effortless Access to Remote Wilderness

Skip the four-hour hike and land high in the alpine zone within minutes, complete with winter snow landings and untouched tranquility.

A Photographer’s Dream Moment

Capture dramatic landscapes, raw earthquake features, and sweeping summit panoramas. Perfect for proposals, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime memories.

If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609 for more availability.

The aircraft used is at the discretion ofKaikōura Helicopters.

Weather dependent

Minimum per person fares is required for flights to depart, or why not choose to private charter the helicopter for guaranteed departure.

Infants aged 0 to 2 years old fly free of charge and must be seated on a paying adult's lap.

Kaikōura Helicopters supports Project Jonah, a registered charity existing for one simple reason – to help marine mammals in desperate need. Their vision is to create a world where these animals are respected and protected. Project Jonah has pioneered whale rescue techniques and has shared this technology and expertise with the rest of the world. Kaikoura Helicopters
actively supports Project Jonah with funding and welcomes our guests to have the option to donate as well when paying for their helicopter trip. Thank you. https://www.projectjonah.org.nz/

Prices increase yearly on the 1st September until the 31st August