Helicopter Tour: Explore Kahurangi's Peaks

Explore Middle-earth with a thrilling flight over Mt Owen, see iconic LOTR sites, and land on majestic mountains. Adventure awaits!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kahurangi National Park - Featured as the filming site for the “Mines of Moria” in Lord of the Rings.
    Mt Owen is home to some of New Zealand’s most ancient rock formations, boasting invaluable geological characteristics.
What's Included
  • National Park fees
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Private tour
  • Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (available at an extra cost)
Additional Information

This adventure includes:
• Around 40 minutes of flight time to explore the stunning Kahurangi National Park
• Two-way communication with the pilot
• One mountain landing
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Visit an official Lord of the Rings film location!
• Discover unique landforms, habitats, plant communities, and wildlife
• Experience native bush
• Enjoy…

Location
8 Dakota Street
Dakota Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y9687qkraphaeld
Aug 22, 2025
Great tour with incredible views - Me and my wife had a blast in this tour of Mount Owen, with stunning views from the movie locations and fun facts from our pilot, I highly recommend this tour for all lord of the rings fans! Everyone at helicopters nelson were very friendly and tried their best to accommodate the tour in our busy schedule
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11infrequenttraveler
Oct 9, 2019
Gotta Go if You've Seen the Movies! - It's a must, beautiful scenic vistas - and takes you right back to when you saw it in the movie! Yes, you have to go to Hobbiton too, but this shouldn't be missed.
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From $2,061 (Per Aircraft)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).