Commercial Flights
Department of ConservationStewart Island Helicopters are Department of Conservation authorised concessionares. We are proud supporters of the Kakapo Recovery program on Codfish Island transporting DOC personnel, Volunteers and Cargo to assist in the recovery of this endangered nocturnal parrot.
We provide a range of helicopter services to DOC including: Aerial Surveying, Hut and Track Maintenance, Remote location crew transfers, Supply drops, Mammal Surveys, and Noxious Weed Management in the Murihiku and Southern Islands Areas. |
Environmental Emergency ResponseStewart Island Helicopters is on standby to assist with accident, emergency and environmental situations as required.
These types of situations include: - Spill Containment - Coastal Clean ups - Flooding - Whale stranding |
Freight TransportWe regularly transport freight and personnel for operators in the southern region. Whether it be parts, engineers or supplies for the commercial fishing industry, or tools and materials for a remote hut, Rakiura Helicopters has the solution.
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Precision LiftingOur pilots are experienced on long-line operations including, off boat operations, gravel spreading, building material relocation etc.
Each of our aircraft are equipped with hooks and lifting equipment to suit most lifting operations. |
Aerial PhotographyStewart Island Helicopters has participated in many filming projects in the Southern region.
We have an approved harness and safety equipment for doors-off filming and photography work. |
Heli-SurveyingWe can equip our helicopters to suit your requirements for surveys. All Stewart Island Helicopter’s pilots have carried out many survey operations ranging from seismic data recording to forest protection surveys and general aerial counting.
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