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The Ultimate New Zealand Summer with INFLITE Group

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From top to bottom, New Zealand is filled with ‘pinch me I’m dreaming’ adventures and we get to deliver them on a daily basis from some of the BEST, remote, and iconic spots in the country.

The kinds of places people circle the world to find, and experiences you’ll likely only see, feel & do just once in a lifetime.

To truly experience New Zealand, you have to see it from the sky – and we have just the selection for you to do it this Summer with INFLITE Group.

Waiheke Heli-Dining with HELETRANZ HELICOPTERS

The jewel of the Hauraki Gulf is home to award-winning vineyards, fine-dining and 5 star accomodation – Waiheke Island is an Auckland summer essential and Heletranz Helicopters has the provisions to get you there in effortless style and luxury.

Heli-ferry & Heli-return options are running daily throughout the blissful summer months. With pilots and machines at the ready to whisk you to the island for a delicious escape, any day you feel compelled. Heletranz adventures can be fully tailored to suit your minds eye, with our concierge on hand to bring your imaginations to fruition.

 

Waiheke Helicopter Dining at Tantalus

Jumping for Joy with SKYDIVE NZ

You’ve circumnavigated famous New Zealand locations, now its time to see it all at once while completing one of the most formidable feats in science, gravity, and adrenaline. A skydive is on everyones bucket list and where better to tick it off than one of Skydive New Zealands iconic drop zones in Abel Tasman, Mt Cook, or Franz Josef.

Unlike Icarus, our wings won’t melt and you’ll get as close as humanly possible to the summer sun while falling through the earths atmosphere from heights ranging between 10,000ft – NZ’s highest, 18,000ft.

Skydive Mt Cook recently launched a 16,500ft jump – the best value skydive in the region, and have partnered with Skydive Franz to become the only 2 bases in the country where you can skydive from a plane AND a helicopter.

For the quintessential summer skydive experience, there’s one spot that brings the golden sand beaches, views of the North & South Island, and the coastal kiwi energy for an unforgettable summer – it’s Skydive Abel Tasman in the heart of Motueka.

Take a South Island summer road trip to hit all bases and collect the whole set for ultimate bragging rights.

 

jump for joy this summer at skydive abel tasman

Summer in the Alps with Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters

Entering its 70th year of operation – Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters not only pioneered the Ski Plane, but have kept the legacy thriving. Travelling visitors to the glacial playground of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and the Tasman Glacier for scenic flights, snow landings, glacier hikes, picnic’s, skiing and more. Whisking our passengers in ski planes or helicopters through the alpine wilderness that’s just as magical in Summer as it is in Winter.

The Ultimate Alpine Experience combines the very best of what we offer with a scenic flight in both a helicopter and ski plane, and glacier landing under the watchful eye of New Zealand’s tallest mountain – Aoraki/Mount Cook. Where the summer light lends a bright and fascinating perspective on the ever changing landscapes of bright blue lakes, snow capped mountains, and year round snow.

 

Summer sunshine at Mt Cook Ski planes

Cinematic Scenery at INFLITE FRANZ & FOX HELICOPTERS

A hop skip round the traps and you’re on the West Coast in New Zealand’s temperate town of Franz Josef. Settled in the rainforest, its wonders are revealed from above boasting coastlines, multiple glaciers, native rainforest and snow dusted mountain ranges that keep film makers coming back to middle earth time & time again.

Choosing the Franz Josef & Tasman Glacier | Tasman Experience at INFLITE Franz & Fox Helicopters – you’ll get ALL the best scenic goods on your helicopter ride to the Tasman Glacier. Soaring over the natural scenery that put NZ on the bucket list of every traveller, and capturing the most enviable content and memories to take home.

Summer in the mountains with Inflite Franz

We’re flying & jumping daily all summer long. Book any of the above direct through our website or call us to discuss a unique itinerary or option to suit you.

Enjoy the ultimate summer to the fullest with INFLITE Group

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ONLY Helicopter Skydive in New Zealand – Now at Skydive NZ

Wide shot of helicopter skydive freefall through air

We’re the only operator in New Zealand to offer the rare experience of tandem skydiving from 10,000ft out of a helicopter to our thrill-seeking customers visiting the most scenic, top skydiving locations in the South Island.

Joining the few commercial operators worldwide to offer the uniquely exhilarating experience, Skydive New Zealand are excited to launch the new product at their iconic bases in Franz Josef (Skydive Franz Josef ) and Pukaki (Skydive Mount Cook) with plans to expand in the future.

An established part of our industry leading INLFITE Group, who‘ve been successfully delivering extraordinary helicopter, fixed-wing and skydive experiences across New Zealand since 2012, Skydive New Zealand are highly qualified to deliver a product of this calibre.

‘Our team have extensive experience in both helicopter operations and skydiving in New Zealand.’ says Skydive NZ’s Parachute Operations Manager, Henry Morgan.

‘We’re stoked to utilise our highly experienced teams and become the home of helicopter skydiving in NZ. All our staff are pumped to be involved and to be able to expand our portfolio to offer our customers such a unique type of jump at the best drop zones in the country.’

Holding knowledge of the specifics around every aspect of delivery – jumpers can feel confident boarding helicopters that are specially equipped for skydiving, and find comfort and safety at every point of their experience in the hands of the high-altitude experts.

Outside of being one of the most epic and unique ways to experience a skydive for first time jumpers and even seasoned pro’s, Helicopter skydiving has many added benefits over the more typical airplane option.

The speed of a helicopter means a short and smooth flight to altitude where the machine comes to a near-hover before a launch with less air rushing past than the traditional plane exit.

‘It’s an unparalleled experience all round’ says Henry.

The 10,000ft Helicopter Tandem Skydive costs $799pp, which includes an instructor camera package to ensure customers walk away with plenty of images and videos to prove they did the most epic skydive in New Zealand, and got the closet a human can get to actually flying.

Bookings are open now at skydive.co.nz and can be made through the website or direct by calling Skydive New Zealand on +64 800 458 677

 

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10 Best flight experiences in New Zealand

By now, you probably already realise that New Zealand is a land of diverse natural beauty. You don’t need us to tell you that the brilliant blue lakes, snow-capped peaks, giant glaciers, golden sand beaches and awe-inspiring volcanoes are monumental to even the most seasoned traveller. And, because you’re here, you probably don’t need us to tell you that seeing a combination of this scenery from a birds-eye perspective is an absolute must. Choose the right flight experience in New Zealand for you with this list of New Zealand’s best scenic flying experiences with options to suit all kinds of traveller.

Check out our feature with the 10 best flight experiences in New Zealand on NZ Pocket Guide.

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INFLITE Expands Fleet – Adds PAC 750 XL

We’re delighted to have been annouced as a finalist in the Qualmark New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards. The Ultimate Alpine Experience with our Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters base offers an unforgettable experience combining scenic flights in two aircraft types with a landing on the Tasman Glacier (NZ’s longest).

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INFLITE & Heletranz Merge

Heletranz Helicopters and INFLITE announced today that they have merged following a long-term close working relationship in Auckland. The two New Zealand-owned entities will together become the country’s largest premium aviation operator. Its helicopters and fixed-wing fleet of aircraft now stretch across New Zealand.

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INFLITE First CarboNZero Certified Nationwide Aviation Tourism Operator in NZ

We’re delighted to announce that INFLITE Group has become the first nationwide New Zealand aviation tourism operator to become officially certified CarboNZero as part of our operational commitment across the company to mitigate our carbon footprint.

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INFLITE selected as a Finalist in the NZ Tourism Awards

We’re thrilled to have been announced as a 2019 NZ Tourism Awards Finalist in the Sustainable Business Excellence Category. We’re one of only 3 picked.

This award recognises excellence in the design and implementation of initiatives to grow the whole tourism business sustainably.

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Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters Selected as a Finalist in the 100% Pure Experience Awards

We’re delighted to have been annouced as a finalist in the Qualmark New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards. The Ultimate Alpine Experience with our Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters base offers an unforgettable experience combining scenic flights in two aircraft types with a landing on the Tasman Glacier (NZ’s longest).

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