| Helipro, based in the major South
Island city of Christchurch, can transport you to some of the best
fishing in the lakes and headwaters within the majestic Southern Alps.
Not only will you have fishing to remember for a lifetime you will
also be doing so in some of the most stunning scenery in the country.
Getting there and back is half the adventure. |
| Name |
Helipro Christchurch |
| Contact |
Andrew Shearer |
| Address |
Harewood Aviation
Park
800 Pound Road
Christchurch
|
| Postal address |
Helipro
PO Box 20421
Christchurch |
| Contact details |
Ph +64 3 359 0470
Ph 0800 435 4776 (freephone within New Zealand)
Email: christchurch@helipro.co.nz
Web: www.helipro.co.nz
Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an
enquiry or booking. |
| Fishing waters |
Helipro can fly you into
the remoter parts of the Central Southern Alps areas to fish rivers
and lakes such as the:
Rakaia
River
Rakaia
high country lakes
Waimakariri
River
Waimakariri
lakes
Hurunui
high country lakes
|
| Fishing options |
Guided fishing
Helipro can arrange a guide for day and overnight
trips into some of the beautiful mountain areas that are difficult
to reach by any other means.
Independent fishing
Staff willingly share their knowledge of the
area to assist in planning your own unique and memorable fishing
experience.
Salmon fishing
As the braided rivers such as the Rakaia and
the Waimakariri rivers provide New Zealand's best salmon fishing,
Helpro can get you into some of the best areas quickly to experience
some of the legendary runs of fish that surge up these rivers. |
| Other options |
For those not wishing
to fish or maybe have a break from fishing there are a range of
other options available. Talk to the experts at Helipro to for help
devising the trip of a lifetime.
- Heli Lunch where you can be taken to an area
of breathtaking beauty and combine this with a lunch of finest
New Zealand cuisine and wines
- Whale watching of the Kaikoura coast where
you can get close to whales either by boat or helicopter just
an hours flight out from Christchurch
- Heli-jet adventures which allows you to combine
the thrill of a flight across the Canterbury Plains to the foothills
of the Apls and then a 30 minute adrenaline pumping jet boat ride
through the narrow and specatular Waimakariri Gorge
- Heliskiing (in winter of course) where you
can experience skiing in an alpine wilderness at My Potts.
- Heli tours over the Southern Alps (where
much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed) or along the
beautiful East Coast.
- Southern Alps tour where you will be taken
to Flock Station, the major location for the filming of "The
Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe"
|
| About Helipro |
With over 23 years in the
New Zealand helicopter industry, Helipro have vast experience in
all facets of helicopter operations. From fascinating scenic flights
and corporate charters to precision long-line work, we have the
pilots and helicopters to meet your requirements.
As well as holding an Airline Air Operators Certificate,
Helipro is certified to the ISO 9001/2000 and Qualmark quality standards.
These are testament to our dedication to exceed expectation and
offer a safe, unique and unforgettable level of service far beyond
the normal industry standard. |
| Helicopter fleet |
The Helipro fleet includes:
- AS350D Squirrel
- AS355 F1 - Twin Squirrel (Twin Engine)
- Bell 206 - Jet Ranger
- Hughes 500
- Hughes/Schweizer 300C
- Kawasaki BK117 (Twin Engine)
- Robinson R44
Consequently there is a helicopter suitable for
you and your fishing companions needs. See details
and specifications of the fleet visit. |
| Indicative costs |
Charter flights are charged
on a per hour basis plus any applicable landing fees. Prices for
individual trips are available on enquiry.
|
| Bookings |
Please phone +64 3 359 0470
or email christchurch@helipro.co.nz
to make a booking.
|
| Cancellation |
Cancellation charges are:
- 30% within 7 days of departure date
- 70% within 24 hours of the departure date.
No cancellation charge applies if a flight is
cancelled by HeliPro due to weather conditions. |
