Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet – The Ultimate Helicopter & Jet Boat Shore Excursion Depart from our beachfront helipads for a scenic helicopter tour of the stunning Kaikoura Coast, soaring over dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and turquoise waters—perfect for birds-eye views and photography. Then, experience the thrill of Energy Jet with a 30-minute return jet boat ride up the spectacular Hurunui River Gorge, navigating twists and turns surrounded by towering cliffs and native flora. After your jet boat adventure, board your helicopter for a scenic return flight north along the Hurunui River mouth and Kaikoura coastline. This helicopter and jet boat combination offers an unforgettable perspective of Kaikoura’s landscapes, wildlife, and natural beauty—ideal for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and cruise ship shore excursions. Highlights: scenic helicopter flight, jet boat adventure, coastal return flight, prime photo opportunities, unforgettable Kaikoura experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Headset with microphone to clearly hear your commentary and ask questions on your journey
- Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline
- Live commentary from our pilots who are flying encyclopedias on the local area.
- Scenic helicopter excursion and jet boat tour
Itinerary
Departing from Kaikoura Helicopters stunning beachfront helipads, look back upon the township that is wedged between the South Pacific ocean and the Kaikoura ranges. Experience a birds eye view of the dramatic landscape as you head over the Kaikoura peninsula and track south along the coastline. Keep an eye out over the ocean as the area is known for Sperm Whales, sometimes seen close to the shoreline. Look down on the winding road through the Hundalees Hills and over the local winery of Mt Beautiful Vineyard to then land at the river and board your jet boat.
Travel up the stunning Hurunui River gorge on a 30 minute return trip with Energy Jet, which is owned and operated by Tim Loughnan, a fifth generation sheep and beef farmer in the area. Tim expertly navigates Energy Jet's late model Kwikkraft jetboat through shallow river braids and dramatic canyons at heart-pumping speeds, with 360-degree spins and drifts thrown in for good measure. Enjoy commentary from Tim about the interesting history of Hurunui River and North Canterbury as you occasionally pause to soak in your surroundings. The Hurunui River is the smallest volume river commercially jet boated in Canterbury. This results in a stunning combination of shallow river braids, beautiful canyons and large boulder fields that you will experience on every energizing trip. Experience all that the beautiful Hurunui has to offer with Energy Jet.
On completion of your jet boat experience, board your helicopter for the return flight north via the Hurunui river mouth and along the coast to Kaikoura. Share your journey on our social media pages @kaikourahelicopters @energyjet #kaikourahelijet
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- under the Railway over bridge on the main street
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kaikoura Helicopters
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A headset is provided with a microphone for communicating with your pilot
- Please call 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your booking +64 3 319 6609
- We recommend wearing covered shoes and bringing a warm jacket
- We recommend bringing your camera and sunglasses
- All passengers will be weighed before departure
How it compares in Kaikōura
- Its from-price is 135% above the median of the 30 experiences we list in Kaikōura.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 28 of 30.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kaikōura
Kaikōura is a small town on the east coast of the South Island, where mountains meet the sea and whales, dolphins and seals live close to shore.
Kaikōura sits on a peninsula on the east coast of the South Island, with the snow-capped Seaward Kaikōura Range rising almost straight from the shore. The name means meal of crayfish in Māori, and crayfish, or rock lobster, have long been the town's trade. A deep submarine canyon comes close to the coast, so that sperm whales feed offshore all year, and a walkway round the peninsula gives views of seals, seabirds and the mountains.
Top-ranked sights in Kaikōura: Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway.
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