If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609 for more availability.

Departing from Kaikoura Helicopters stunning beachfront helipads, look back upon the township that is wedged between the South Pacific ocean and the Kaikoura ranges.

Experience a birds eye view of the dramatic landscape as you head over the Kaikoura peninsula and track south along the coastline. Keep an eye out over the ocean as the area is known for Sperm Whales, sometimes seen close to the shoreline. 

Look down on the winding road through the Hundalees Hills and over the local winery of Mt Beautiful Vineyard, to then land at the river and board your jet boat. 

Travel up the stunning Hurunui River gorge on a 30 minute return trip with Energy Jet, which is owned and operated by Tim Loughnan, a fifth generation sheep and beef farmer in the area. 

Tim expertly navigates Energy Jet's late model Kwikkraft jetboat through shallow river braids and dramatic canyons at heart-pumping speeds, with 360-degree spins and drifts thrown in for good measure. 

Enjoy commentary from Tim about the interesting history of Hurunui River and North Canterbury as you occasionally pause to soak in your surroundings.

The Hurunui River is the smallest volume river commercially jet boated in Canterbury. This results in a stunning combination of shallow river braids, beautiful canyons and large boulder fields that you will experience on every energizing trip. Experience all that the beautiful Hurunui has to offer with Energy Jet.

On completion of your jet boat experience, board your helicopter for the return flight north via the Hurunui river mouth and along the coast to Kaikoura.

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Prices

Group of 2 - Per person $840 - R44 Helicopter

Group of 3 - Per person $560 - R44 Helicopter 

Group of 4 - Per person $825 - EC130 Helicopter or Squirrel

Group of 5 - Per person $660 - EC130 Helicopter or Squirrel

Please dress warm for your journey with us. Your journey may be windy and cold.

We recommend wearing 2 warm layers on top, a jacket, sunglasses, hat and don't forget you camera. 

You will be supplied with Lifejacket, Waterproof Spray Jacket, Sunscreen and Gloves.

You will receive a helicopters and jet boat safety briefing prior to departing on either craft.

This trip is for person aged 5 years and older only.

Energy Jet complies with the New Zealand Maritime standards in both driver training and boat maintenance

Kaikoura Helicopters is an approved Civil Aviation of New Zealand operator.  

There is no toilets at the river, please make sure to use the toilets before you depart in helicopter. 

Talk to us direct for Corporate and Incentive groups to Kaikoura  info@kaikourahelicopters.com or call us on +64 3 319 6609

Kaikoura Helicopters is a division of GCH Aviation

Helicopters used is at the discretion of Kaikoura Helicopters

Prices change yearly as of 1 September to 31 August