Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock Scenic Helicopter Tour
Overview
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20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Get bird’s-eye views of Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock on a Bay of Islands scenic helicopter tour from Paihia. Take in the stunning scenery of the main group of islands; view the iconic natural landmark, Hole in the Rock; and pass over the historic townships of Russell, Paihia and Waitangi. You also have the opportunity to experience the island in a way that very few have before by choosing to land on top of the Hole in the Rock!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All flights require a MINIMUM of 2 PASSENGERS to confirm, single passengers may need to be waitlisted pending further bookings
Please also request what departure time you prefer - we will endeavour to confirm a time close this as possible
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Bay of Islands
You will see all of the islands and the Hole in the Rock islands from the air
What‘s Included
Commentary by pilot
Scenic helicopter flight over the Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock
Hotel pickup and drop off
Options
Scenic Helicopter Flight
20-minute scenic flight over the Bay of Islands and the Hole in the Rock
Hole in the Rock Landing
Bay of Islands scenic helicopter flight. Land on the Hole in the Rock where you can exit the helicopter for 15 minutes to take in the views and photo opportunities. Total Duration: 35 minutes
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see the bay.
joday013,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the land on the island helicopter flight,and what an experience. The wife and I did the tour and what a way to see the beautiful bay of Isles. The staff were awesome. Do yourself a favour and spend the money.
Beautiful excursion. Make sure to not miss your return boat as this is considered "No man's land."
Cheryl J,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous time and the views and sights are breathtaking
Spectacular!
MissKarenJ C,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an absolutely fabulous experience with spectacular views of The Bay of Islands and we even spotted some dolphins. A ‘must do’ experience
Fun Hole in the Rock Tour
carleer2026,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was an amazing pilot, gave a great tour and made the experience great! Thank you
Awesome
M3153EZannm,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip and view of the islands. Colin was a great pilot and tour guide. We stopped at the “hole in the rock” and landed there. It was amazing. Defo next say to see the BoI this way
Helitastic
Ross0302,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing views and excellent commentary from our pilot Lauchie, sad he wouldn’t do any helicopter tricks but the rest was brilliant
Great experience!
emilyrT3147UO,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a helicopter tour today with this company and it was absolutely amazing. The views were beautiful and it was a really wonderful way to see more of the island. Our pilot Wayne was very knowledgable and made the experience feel very safe yet still fun. Wayne was an absolute legend and even took us on a tiny detour on the way back to the town to see the waterfalls up close since we weren’t sure if we would have time, and we really appreciated it. We had a great time and highly recommend the experience!
A view of Paradise
Teresa H,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome views of the Islands and beaches. Our pilot was very engaging with history and local knowledge.
Amazing, and wonderful breathtaking aerial tour of the Islands
jvnn,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We signed up for this helicopter tour at the last minute. We took the longer helicopter tour along the coast. - so very happy we did. The pilot (sorry, forgot his name) was great. He was knowledgeable about the Islands pointing out interesting facts. More importantly he took care in ensuring that it was a smooth ride in spite of the windy conditions. We were the only ones making it feel super special. Highly recommend this tour!!
Great experience
carol b,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0020 min helicopter ride around islands Saw dolphins and great views Ideal if you don’t like boats on choppy day Pilot new a lot
From NZ$333.34
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