Heli-Return | Waiheke Dining Experience
From $999
Our coordinated Heli-Return flights are just $999 per person, including return flights from Heletranz Heliport to Waiheke Island, 3 course dining, and on ground transfers between select vineyards if required.
Check in at Heletranz Heliport for your first flight of the day onboard one of our state of the art helicopters. Prepare for a relaxing and luxurious day out as you soar over Auckland City and the crystal waters of the Hauraki Gulf toward the idyllic Waiheke Island. Each flight to Waiheke is between 10-15 minutes so you have plenty of time to marvel at the picturesque scenery.
Once you land at your preferred vineyard, you’ll be greeted by a vineyard host with a beautiful, local glass of bubbles* as you embark on your Heletranz Heli-dining experience.
Vineyard Options (subject to availability):
– Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant
– Cable Bay Vineyard
– Tantalus Estate
– Stonyridge Vineyard
– Poderi Crisci
– The Batch Winery
Once full on decadent cuisine, take a spell to enjoy the surroundings before boarding your return flight across the magnificent scenery you’ve just immersed yourself in. Touching down at the Heletranz Heliport after an abundant afternoon without ever needing to lift a finger.
Heli-Return Package Inclusions
- Return flights per person
- Reserved seating on helicopter
- Bubbles* on arrival at select vineyards
- 3 course set menu exclusive dining experience at preferred vineyard
- Taxi or vehicle transfer from select vineyards
Exclusions
- Wine tasting or additional food and beverages not specified in the set menu.
Heli-Return Waiheke Dining Flights are coordinated flights so smaller bookings may be grouped with other passengers. If only two passengers are booked on the flight this will take place in our Robinson R44 Helicopter. If you would like to upgrade to a larger helicopter please contact our team.
ꜰᴏʀ ᴀ ꜰᴜʟʟʏ ᴘʀɪᴠᴀᴛᴇ/ᴄʜᴀʀᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ʜᴇʟɪᴄᴏᴘᴛᴇʀ ꜰʟɪɢʜᴛ, ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ɢᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴏᴜʀ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ ꜰᴏʀ ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴꜱ.
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Terms and conditions apply. Heletranz conducts this package as a non-chartered flight, minimum of 2 pax on booking. Helicopter transfers are not exclusive and will be arranged to accommodate other passengers. While the flights are coordinated, the dining reservations are not so you will have a private dining reservation. All bookings will be conducted under a 3-course set menu cost (excluding pre-disclosed dietary requirements). Relevant vehicle transfer costs to transfer passengers from Mudbrick Vineyard or Casita Miro to the local helipad on the island is included in the total package cost. Cost does not include wine tastings, or any additional food and beverage beyond the 3-course set menu. The operation of our Helicopters will not at any time be delayed as a result of passenger’s time mismanagement. Heletranz will not be liable for any missed flights due to the delay as described above. All passengers are required to check in at least 15 minutes prior to helicopter departure. Heletranz are under no obligation or requirement to reimburse passengers for missed flights as a result of passenger delay.
Heletranz reserves the right to alter bookings to reflect appropriate weight limitations as regulated under the CAA. For the purposes of the above condition, all passenger’s individual names and weights must be accurately disclosed at the time of booking.
The helicopter transfer is marketed at per person rates in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of 15% GST. Heletranz reserves the right to alter prices and/or apply a fuel surcharge without notice. At time of booking, a 50% payment deposit is required to secure the booking. Balance of payment is required 10 days prior to departure. If the travel is within 10 days of the booking, full payment will be required at the time of booking to secure the flight. All bookings are subject to pilot and aircraft availability. Payment via credit card will incur a processing fee (Visa/Mastercard 2%, Amex 3%).







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