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Helicopter Flight to Tantalus Estate with Meal - For 2

Name: Introductory Trial Flight with up to 2 Passengers - 1 Hour
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)

Departs Albany - Show on map

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HLT007

Heletranz Helicopters

For 2 people

$1,730

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Overview

Highlights

Beautiful scenic flight from Auckland to Waiheke Island
Four course VIP lunch at Tantalus Estate
Return to downtown Auckland via ferry

Become a VIP for the day as you're whisked away by helicopter to the acclaimed Tantalus Estate on Waiheke Island. Be welcomed with a glass of wine at the helipad, before making your way to the elegant restaurant for a divine four course lunch. After your meal, return to Auckland via ferry.

What's Included?

Complimentary transfer from Auckland CBD to Albany Heliport
15 minute scenic flight from Albany to Waiheke Island
Four course lunch at Tantalus Estate
Glass of Tantalus Methode Traditionelle on arrival
Ferry back to Auckland CBD

Turn heads as you arrive to your winery lunch in style! Lifting off from Albany, enjoy a stunning 15 minute helicopter flight to Waiheke Island, soaring over the craters of Rangitoto Island and Motutapu Island, before landing at the prestigious Tantalus Estate. Nestled amongst the vines in the heart of Onetangi Valley and offering quality wines and fare, the Estate is a clear favourite to travellers and locals alike. Upon landing, you'll be greeted at the helipad with a glass of Tantalus Methode Traditonnelle, before being escorted to the light-flooded restaurant for a sumptuous four course lunch. After your meal, make your own way to Matiatia Wharf for the cruise back to downtown Auckland.

This experience is part of the Responsible range as it holds an Enviro-Gold award and is committed to achieve a CarbonZero NZ target.

Session Length

The flight duration is approximately 15 minutes
The ferry ride back to Auckland is between 35 and 45 minutes

Important Information

Restrictions

Not available Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.

Guidelines

Weight restrictions apply. Please advise weight at the time of booking
The transfer from Tantalus Estate to the ferry terminal on Waiheke is at your own cost

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Cancellations between 20 and 10 days prior will incur a 20% admin fee
Cancellations between nine days and 48 hours prior will incur a 50% admin fee
Cancellations within 48 hours of the booking will incur a 100% admin fee

Numbers on the Day

Minimum of two participants to go ahead.

Weather

This experience is weather dependant. Please phone prior to the flight to confirm the conditions.

Other Info

The fleet ranges from single and twin-engine helicopters, including the luxury Agusta 109s Grand and Bell 427. The machine on the day will depend on the number of passengers.

Location

This experience takes place on Waiheke Island departing Albany.

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