5 Helicopter Tours in New Plymouth That You Shouldn't Miss

Precise in nature, action and performance! A whole range of fun and exciting helicopter rides, scenic flights and adventure tours for New Plymouth and around Taranaki. Treat your family to a flight around Taranaki Maunga, fly over New Plymouth city or along the rugged North Taranaki coastline. There's so much to see from the air! If you don't see the trip you want from the tours offered below, just call and we will create it for you!

Helicopter scenic flights, charter flights, and tours in the Taranaki region and throughout NZ. Take an awesome flight over the top of Mt Taranaki at 8500ft for a spectacular and rare view of the mountain and the surrounding area. Cruise the beaches to check out the best surfing or fishing. Take a flight to the Central Plateau and see the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Mt Ruapehu from the air.

At Egmont Travel group, we immerse you into the day-to-day activities of the region: dairy farms, beekeeping operations, sheep and beef stations, horse treks, overnight stays in remote Taranaki bush huts, jet boats, helicopters and more. “We really wanted to provide an opportunity for visitors to truly get amongst day-to-day activities that make this region so unique”

Discover Taranaki offers half and full-day experiences and activities for groups and individual travellers. Our authentic Taranaki activities cover the best to do's in the region, from garden and art tours, mountain walks and farm visits to boutique shopping and funky eateries. Our popular City Tours are only 1 1/2 hours and are perfect for an introduction into what New Plymouth is about. Choose from: ART AND LUNCH - a guided tour around the internationally acclaimed Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre, followed by lunch at Monica's Eatery; PUKEKURA PARK & HIGH TEA - a guided tour around one of New Zealand's premier gardens, followed by high tea at the Tea House On the Lake in the park; HISTORICAL WALK & LUNCH - walk through the history of New Plymouth from 1841 when the first European settlers arrived, then enjoy lunch at Arborio restaurant overlooking the Coastal Walkway and out to sea. All $70pp (min 2 person booking) and include a guide, lunch or afternoon tea.