Winter Scenic Flights with Heli Rural

Headed to Methven for a ski holiday and having a day off? Perhaps as the non-skier in the party it's your turn to have some fun. Who wants to drive up the hill to sit around all day when you can see it all from the air?

The remote river valleys, alpine lakes and snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps make this part of mid Canterbury a unique corner of the world.

Seeing this area from above accompanied by the knowledgeable commentary from the experienced pilots of Heli Rural Methven will be a highlight of your visit to the area.

You’ll follow braided river channels all the way to the upper Rakaia and Wilberforce catchment areas for one of the most memorable scenic flights in the country.

Looking at the intensively glaciated landscape, its hard to imagine that only 12,000 years ago you would be flying over the rivers of ice that bulldozed their way through schist and gravel to the ocean 50km away.

Heli Rural Methven have a range of flights from their 12 minute scoot around suitable for first time fliers giving novices a thrill and photo opportunities aplenty with other options offering views of Lake Coleridge and the snowy slopes of Mt Hutt.

For a truly memorable outing, consider the 2 hour Expedition trip. You’ll view New Zealand’s most northern glaciers, land next to a glacier lake for refreshments and on the way back you’ll be gobsmacked by boundless panoramic views of the Canterbury plains, the Rakaia River and Mt Hutt.

Heli Rural Methven are a family business and their flights are an ideal way to celebrate a family get together or milestone.

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, both in our technical expertise and our service levels to our visitors.

We’re local and we love to share with others what makes this part of the world special.