Operating from Bluff and Stewart Island, Stewart Island Helicopters provide the perfect opportunity to visit and discover Stewart Island without the need to stay overnight if time is limited.

With a range of products and services available you can really make the most of your time in this outstanding wilderness area.

Island Hopping Transfers - Bluff to Stewart Island
Transfer between Bluff and Stewart Island in just minutes. This thrilling and affordable island-hopping option allows you to travel in comfort and style, while enjoying the breathtaking scenery on the way. Return to Bluff by scenic ferry for the best of both worlds.

Heli Flight-seeing
Heli flight-seeing is a great way to see Stewart Island.

 

Patterson Inlet Circuit - On the South East Circuit, fly over Halfmoon Bay, Port Adventure, Lords River, Mount Rakeahua, Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island’s Salmon Farm then Paterson Inlet.

 

Heights & Sights - Fly over Paterson Inlet to the amazing coastline of Mason Bay, land at Mason Bay then pass over the Ruggedy Range and around Mount Anglem, Stewart Island’s highest point, then back to Halfmoon Bay.

Heli-Hiking from Bluff & Stewart Island
An awesome scenic flight including a remote beach landing is a spectacular way to start your walk on one of Stewart Island’s legendary tracks. Fly to Mason Bay where you'll have a chance to explore before walking through to Freshwater Landing (3-4 hour unguided walk). You have the option to stay in either Mason Bay or Freshwater hut overnight and there are Kiwi spotting opportunities around both locations. You will be picked up by water taxi from Freshwater Landing and transferred back to Golden Bay.