What Heletranz does

Heletranz is a New Zealand-based helicopter services company headquartered at the Heletranz Heliport on Rosedale Road in Albany, Auckland, providing premium aerial experiences to tourists, corporate clients, and high-net-worth individuals. The company operates New Zealand's largest helicopter fleet, comprising Airbus H130, Agusta 109S Grand, Bell 427, and Eurocopter Squirrel AS355 aircraft, and is the only helicopter operator in the country with a dedicated in-house engineering team — a structural feature underpinning its safety and reliability positioning. Founded in 1993 and now a wholly-owned subsidiary of INFLITE Group (New Zealand's largest private aviation conglomerate, which also owns Skydive New Zealand, Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters, and INFLITE Charters), Heletranz has built a 30+ year operating history and a self-claimed highest-rated reputation supported by 329 TripAdvisor reviews and 129 Google reviews.

The business is asset-heavy and service-based, monetizing through per-seat package pricing, bespoke charter rates, and a transferable gift voucher program valid for a minimum of three years. Its service portfolio spans curated scenic flights over Auckland and the Coromandel, luxury day trips to Waiheke Island vineyards and Northland destinations, overnight packages at high-end lodges (Delamore Lodge, Huka Lodge, Eagles Nest, Kauri Cliffs, Omana), heli-golf and heli-fishing excursions, private charters, corporate entertainment, and ancillary commercial offerings including airport transfers, aerial lifting, helicopter management, aerial filming and photography, superyacht services, and site surveys. Pricing ranges from approximately NZD $299 per person for entry-level scenic flights up to NZD $5,900+ for private heli-fishing charters, with a 50% deposit requirement, 3% credit card surcharge, and 15% GST-inclusive rates. Distribution runs through the Albany heliport, a secondary Mechanics Bay pickup in Auckland CBD, direct phone and email sales for charters, and self-serve online booking via FareHarbor.

The company's growth posture is defined by an extensive co-development partnership network — 15+ premium New Zealand lodges, vineyards, and golf courses are bundled into multi-component experiences — alongside a Heletranz Private / Frequent Flyers loyalty program targeting repeat clientele. No revenue, funding, or headcount growth figures are disclosed; the company operates with 11-50 employees and reports no public listing, no disclosed investor base, and no AI/ML, patent, or proprietary technology assets beyond its in-house engineering capability and fleet.

Name

Heletranz

Legal name

Heletranz Limited

Website

https://heletranz.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heletranz is a New Zealand helicopter services company operating the country's largest fleet from Auckland, delivering scenic flights, luxury day trips, overnight lodge packages, heli-golf, corporate charters, and commercial aerial services to tourists, corporates, and high-net-worth travelers as a wholly-owned subsidiary of INFLITE Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Services and Aviation Experiences

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours (TLAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH), On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB), Helicopter Resort & Remote Destination Transfers (TLAFACAF)

Keywords

• Helicopter scenic flights
• Helicopter charter services
• Heli-golf packages
• Heli-fishing experiences
• Corporate helicopter entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Scenic Helicopter Flights: Coordinated and private scenic flights over Auckland, volcanoes, coastlines, and islands including Auckland City & Volcanoes, Coast to Coast, Coromandel, and Exclusive Champagne flights. Sold per person or as exclusive charters.
2. Day Trip Packages: Full-day experiences combining helicopter flights with activities at destinations including vineyards, golf courses, adventure activities, and sightseeing tours.
3. Overnight/Stay Packages: Luxury overnight experiences including helicopter transfers to premium lodges and accommodations such as Delamore Lodge, Huka Lodge, Kauri Cliffs, Eagles Nest, and Waiheke Island properties.
4. Private Charter Services: Exclusive helicopter charter for up to 6 passengers for transfers, corporate transport, and custom itineraries throughout New Zealand.
5. Corporate Entertainment: Bespoke helicopter experiences for corporate groups, team building, and business entertainment including site visits, aerial surveys, and VIP transport.
6. Heli-Golf Packages: Helicopter transfers to world-class golf courses including Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, Te Arai Links, Wairakei, Kinloch, Gulf Harbour, and Carrington Resort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heletranz operates New Zealand's largest helicopter fleet, selling scenic flights, multi-destination day trips, luxury overnight packages, heli-golf, heli-fishing, and exclusive private charters over Auckland, Waiheke Island, the Coromandel, Bay of Islands, Hobbiton, Waitomo, Taupo, and other regions. It also provides commercial services including corporate entertainment, airport transfers, aerial lifting, helicopter management, aerial filming and photography, superyacht transfers, and site surveys. Offerings are sold as curated packages or bespoke tailored itineraries, with all bookings processed through the FareHarbor platform or direct phone/email enquiries.

Product overview

Heletranz is New Zealand's highest-rated helicopter company and premier helicopter experiences operator, offering a portfolio of helicopter services built around scenic flights, day trips, overnight packages, heli-golf, heli-fishing, private charter, and corporate entertainment. The company operates the country's largest helicopter fleet (including Airbus H130, Agusta 109S Grand, Bell 427, and Eurocopter Squirrel AS355) and is the only operator with in-house engineers. Services are sold as curated packages (e.g., Scenic Flights, Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Heli-Golf, Heli-Fishing) alongside bespoke Tailored Tours, with gift vouchers and a Frequent Flyers program as add-on offerings. All individual and group bookings are processed via FareHarbor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scenic Helicopter Flights Curated scenic helicopter flights over Auckland's volcanoes, coastlines, and landmarks including Rangitoto Island, the Coromandel, and the Hauraki Gulf. Options include Auckland City & Volcanoes, Coast to Coast, Coromandel & Hauraki, and Exclusive Champagne flights, sold per person or as private charters.
• Helicopter Day Trips
• Overnight Helicopter Packages
• Heli-Golf Packages
• Heli-Fishing
• Private Charter
• Corporate Entertainment
• Helicopter Airport Transfers
• Aerial Lifting
• Helicopter Management
• Aerial Filming and Photography
• Superyacht Services
• Site Check and Survey
• Heletranz Private / Frequent Flyers Membership
• Tailored Tours and Custom Packages
• Further Afield Adventures
• Heletranz Gift Vouchers

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, core, minor and key partner.

• INFLITE Groupparent companyOthersINFLITE Group is the parent company of Heletranz Helicopters. They are New Zealand's largest private air travel and aviation solutions company, operating multiple aviation brands including Skydive New Zealand, Skydive Mount Cook, Skydive Abel Tasman, Skydive Franz Josef, Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters, INFLITE Charters, and others.
• FareHarborcoreTechnology or IntegrationFareHarbor provides the booking engine for Heletranz's scenic flights and coordinated experiences. Customers book and confirm experiences via FareHarbor, which serves as the ticket for the experience.
• Fullers (Fullers360)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFullers ferry services are used for return journeys from Waiheke Island, with ferry tickets included in various heli-dine packages.
• Delamore Lodgekey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive boutique hotel on Waiheke Island partnered with Heletranz for helicopter transfer packages, spa days, overnight stays, and proposal experiences.
• Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurantkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-famous Waiheke Island vineyard and restaurant partnered for heli-dine and staycation packages.
• Man O' War Vineyardkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaiheke Island beachfront vineyard offering wine tasting experiences as part of helicopter tour packages.
• Kauri Cliffs Golf Coursekey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned Top 50 golf course at Matauri Bay, Northland, partnered for helicopter golf packages.
• Huka Lodgekey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-renowned luxury lodge near Taupo partnered for helicopter golf getaway and overnight accommodation packages.
• Poderi Crisci Vineyardkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuscan-style family-owned vineyard on Waiheke Island for Italian dining experiences as part of helicopter packages.
• Stonyridge Vineyardkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning Waiheke vineyard specializing in Cabernet-blend wines, partnered for lunch and wine experiences.
• Casita Mirokey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-award winning Mediterranean restaurant at Miro Vineyard on Waiheke Island for Spanish tapas dining experiences.
• The Hunting Lodgekey partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner80-acre wine estate in Waimauku offering vineyard tours, wine tasting, and dining as part of helicopter experiences.
• EcoZip AdventuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-friendly zipline adventure operator on Waiheke Island providing forest zip line experiences combined with helicopter flights.
• Te Arai Links Golf Coursekey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive golf courses on Auckland's Northland coast partnered for helicopter golf experiences to North and South courses.
• Hobbiton Movie Setkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIconic Lord of the Rings filming location near Matamata partnered for helicopter day trips including guided tours.
• Waitomo Glowworm Caveskey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamous natural attraction partnered for helicopter day trips including guided cave boat tours.
• Eagles Nestkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury retreat in Bay of Islands with five award-winning villas, partnered for helicopter overnight experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Helicopter Line (The Helicopter Line): Major NZ helicopter operator offering scenic flights, glacier landings, and charters across the South Island and key tourism regions. One of Heletranz's most direct competitors in the NZ premium helicopter tourism market.
• Glacier Helicopters: Franz Josef-based helicopter operator specializing in glacier scenic flights and snow landings. Comparable business model (scenic tourism, charters, commercial work) and target customer (international tourists seeking premium NZ experiences).
• Helicopter Services BOP: Bay of Plenty-based helicopter operator providing scenic flights, charter, and commercial services across the North Island. Similar product portfolio including tourism, charter, and agricultural/commercial work, competing for the same North Island customer base.
• Over The Top Helicopters: NZ-based helicopter operator offering scenic flights, charters, and tours in the North Island. Directly comparable product set (scenic, charter, weddings) overlapping with Heletranz in the Auckland and wider Northland/Waikato regions.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: Hawaii's largest helicopter tour operator, comparable as a market-leading scenic helicopter brand with a strong review-driven reputation. Similar premium tourism positioning and bundled experience design.
• Maverick Helicopters: Las Vegas-based helicopter tour operator and a global benchmark in the premium scenic/charter helicopter tourism category. Comparable premium leisure positioning, fleet scale, and bundled experience model, though serving a different geography.
• Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters: Another INFLITE Group subsidiary operating scenic and ski-plane experiences in the South Island. Direct peer under shared ownership with comparable scenic tourism model but different geography (alpine vs. coastal).
• INFLITE Charters: Sibling brand under INFLITE Group (Heletranz's parent). Offers broader charter services across New Zealand with multiple aircraft types. Highly relevant peer given shared ownership and overlap in corporate/charter clientele.

Regional players

• Skyline Helicopters: Canada-based helicopter tour operator offering scenic flights and custom experiences. Comparable premium leisure helicopter tourism model with strong partnership ecosystem, operating in a different geography (Western Canada).
• Sydney HeliTours: Australia-based helicopter tour operator offering scenic flights over Sydney Harbour and surrounds. Comparable urban-focused premium helicopter tourism model, though serving Australian rather than NZ customers.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heletranz-helicopters-new-zealand

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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