Heletranz is famous for pioneering Heli-Fishing and Heli-Dining in the Auckland region. Established over 28 years ago, we are the trusted experts in this field. Heletranz specalise in creating luxury, tailored air solutions both in and around Auckland and Waiheke and further afield.
We fly from our base at the Heletranz heliport in Albany, from Mechanics Bay Helipad in Auckland City, the Airport and many other venues and private properties throughout New Zealand. Heletranz specializes in creating luxury, tailored air solutions both in and around Auckland and Waiheke and further afield where we create exciting, itineraries throughout New Zealand designed especially for you.
Heletranz | Premier Helicopter Experiences
With our fleet of single and twin-engine helicopters, including the luxury Agusta 109s Grand and Bell 427, we offer helicopter charter services and customised trips to some of the country’s most stunning remote locations—there is no better view of New Zealand than from the skies.
Owners John and Sofia Ambler are passionate about flying and offering the very best helicopter experience. It is our commitment to quality, with a personal touch, that brings people back again and again to Heletranz.
The Heletranz Experience
Your comfort and safety are paramount to us. Our professional pilots have a wealth of experience and work closely with the attentive concierges and travel planners to ensure we exceed expectations. Our business is all about people and we are proud to deliver exceptional customer service and discretion so that your experience is extraordinary and seamless from start to finish. We specialise in creating unique, tailored excursions where anything’s possible. Whether you’re looking for a corporate event, an active adventure or a romantic escape—we have the ultimate solution.
If you want a chic movie star experience, fly over Taupo’s best spots followed by a five-star lunch. Or indulge yourself in a scenic 1.5 hour lake cruise followed by a thrilling flight and jetboat ride to the base of the Mighty Huka Falls. Taupo has a lot to offer from pure indulgence to heart-racing adventure. Simply pick your journey and let us handle the rest.
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INFLITE Charters
INFLITE Charters is New Zealand’s largest private air travel and aviation solutions company with an industry leading reputation for excellence in charter aircraft including private jets and helicopters, transfer and freight services.
INFLITE Charters can provide bespoke private travel solutions around New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific and are the GSA (General Sales Agent) representing Air Chatham’s NZ fleet.
Heletranz
Heletranz Taupo can transport you in comfort and style to everything that Taupo and the Central North Island has to offer including Huka Lodge, Cape Kidnappers and Poronui Lodge.
INFLITE Taupo offer scenic helicopter experiences above NZ’s biggest lake and the Tongariro National Park.
Nelson Tasman Air
Experience the breathtaking Abel Tasman National Park with a helicopter or plane flight with Nelson Tasman Air.
Flying from Motueka with a AS350 and a Cessna 172, Nelson Tasman Air can access many lodges and beautiful destinations including Nelson, Marlborough Sounds, Blenheim, Picton, Awaroa Lodge and the Heaphy Track.
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters offer stunning scenic flights and experiences into the Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park.
The most popular way to experience the Tasman Glacier is on the Ultimate Alpine Experience which includes trips in both a ski plane and a helicopter with a landing on the glacier. In 2020, Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters is celebrating 65 years of flying.
Skydive Abel Tasman
New Zealand’s most scenic skydive – Skydive Abel Tasman operates from Motueka on the border of the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.
Skydivers get views of both NZ’s North & South Islands and on a clear day, they might even be able to see Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Taranaki.
Skydive Franz & Fox
Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier are NZ’s original high altitude skydivers who pioneered the 20,000ft skydive commercially in New Zealand. Their signature skydive featured in Red Bull’s list of Top 9 Insane Places to Skydive.
In 2019, Skydive Fox was acquired by INFLITE and merged to create to Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier.
Skydive Mt. Cook
NZ’s most spectacular skydive, Skydive Mt. Cook operates from a purpose-built facility at Pukaki Airport.
Skydivers enjoy incredible views of Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area.
Mt. Cook Explorer
Mt. Cook Explorer connects Aoraki/Mt. Cook with Queenstown, Twizel and Takapo/Tekapo.
With professional driver guides, the Mt. Cook Explorer utilises a fleet of modern vehicles and includes stunning scenic photo opportunities and combos with Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopters and Skydive Mt. Cook.
Mt. Cook Glacier Guiding
Discover the magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook region by experiencing heli-hiking, snowshoeing or ice climbing in and around the imposing Haupapa/Tasman Glacier with Mt. Cook Glacier Guiding.
Mt. Cook Glacier Guiding is a joint venture between Mt. Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters and Fox Glacier Guiding.
INFLITE Franz and Fox Helicopters
INFLITE Franz and Fox Helicopters are officially the only operator to offer exclusive private landings on the Tasman Glacier from the West Coast – you could be the first in the world to enjoy Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers, Aoraki Mount Cook and NZ’s longest glacier – the Tasman Glacier, as one complete Helicopter flight and landing experience.
Our exciting new products offer the best opportunity for complete immersion in the breathe-taking scenery of New Zealand’s beautiful South, with plenty of time for amazing photos and incredible memory making.
