CANTERBURY | MT HUTT | RAKAIA
SEE CANTERBURY & the main divide FROM ABOVE.
Scenic helicopter flights from Methven or Rakaia Valley into the heart of the Main Divide of the Southern Alps & West Coast.
Locally owned, family operated.
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FROM METHVEN TO THE MAIN DIVIDE
METHVEN, CANTERBURY - NEW ZEALAND
Heli Rural is a Canterbury-based helicopter operator built on the high country we fly over every day. From breathtaking scenic flights and backcountry fishing and hunting trips to agricultural spreading, seeding and commercial lifting and firefighting, we put genuine local knowledge and real-world capability behind every job. Whether you're chasing the view of a lifetime or need a reliable crew to get the work done, we make every flight more than just a ride.
POPULAR FLIGHTS
MT HUTT SKI FIELD TRANSFERS
MT HUTT SKI FIELD TRANSFERS
SKIP THE ROAD FLY TO THE SNOW
WINTER AT MT HUTT
Skip the traffic. Skip the queues. Arrive in style.
Make your ski day even more memorable with a spectacular helicopter flight to Mount Hutt Ski Area. Avoid the road congestion and enjoy incredible views of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps before landing directly at the Mount Hutt Ski Field car park.
Flight Information:
Minimum of 3 passengers for departures (or 4 passengers depending on helicopter availability). If minimum numbers are not met, additional seats may need to be purchased.
Departures are from our base, just 7 minutes drive from Methven township.
Flexible departure times to suit your day.
Flights available on demand, subject to weather conditions and aircraft availability.
One-way helicopter flights are welcome if you wish to travel by shuttle bus in the opposite direction.
EFTPOS, bank transfer and cash accepted.
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THE SOUTH ISLAND FROM ABOVE.
Roads have limits. We don't. With deep local knowledge and a fleet built for the backcountry, Heli Rural takes you straight to the places worth going.
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Fly up over Mt Hutt and its ski field for spectacular vistas of the Canterbury Plains, the Rakaia Gorge and the snow-capped Southern Alps. Ideal for first-time flyers.
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Soar over the turquoise Rakaia Gorge and its mighty braided river system, then land on a remote high-country peak for photos and a moment to take in the view.
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Fly through Mid-Canterbury's high country over Lake Coleridge and its 1914 power station, landing on a station hilltop overlooking the lake and the Rakaia River valley.
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Step into Middle Earth with our flight to Mt Sunday - the filming location of Edoras - over the braided rivers and wide-open valleys of the Rangitata. Add lunch at Mt Potts Lodge.
take the scenic route
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take the scenic route ⦁
AGRICULTURAL & COMMERCIAL
REAL WORK, DONE FROM THE AIR
When the job's too steep, too wet, or too remote for a machine, we get it done. Heli Rural is a working operator first - flown by pilots who farm this country themselves.
or call us directly 027 heli fly
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"Best time ever! I can’t stop smiling! Simon you were the best! I highly recommend! Hugs" Kristi & Christy "A fantastic experience. We took the Adventurer High Country experience, next time we’re back we’ll do the Expedition Lakes and Glaciers."
Matt F
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"Cannot recommend Heli Rural highly enough. A professional experience from start to finish from Scott and Simon. My physical "challenges" were dealt with care and understanding and nothing was too much trouble. Had a brilliant couple of hours seeing incredible scenery. Many thanks to the Heli Rural Team!!"
Julie N
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"After a good end to the season on the farm, We took our team for a flight with Heli Rural Methven. Scott is a great pilot and took Epic tour of Mt hutt, did a detour on the way down to see some wildlife as well, would highly recommend the trip."
Bruno A
Ready to fly?
Flights depart daily from Methven, weather permitting.