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Secluded mountain-top picnic above Tasman Bay
A Helicopters Nelson tour that flies over Nelson, Marlborough and the Sounds, lands on a Richmond Ranges peak and delivers a grazing-box picnic with beverages of your choice.
Secluded mountain-top picnic above Tasman Bay.
This heli-picnic deposits you on a sheltered summit in the Richmond Ranges, surrounded by the raw ridgelines of the region and sweeping panoramas of Nelson, Marlborough, the Sounds and Tasman Bay — a compact, aerial-first way to place a tablecloth in the sky.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Panoramas of Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman Bay
From the air you see the coastal curve of Tasman Bay and the inland reach toward Marlborough and the Sounds — the tour is built around those broad, coastal-to-alpine vantage points.
A secluded summit in the Richmond Ranges
The flight concludes with a landing on a mountain peak in the Richmond Ranges, placing you in a remote, high-elevation setting for the duration of the picnic.
Grazing box and beverages on the peak
On the ground you’ll enjoy a grazing-box picnic accompanied by beverages of your choice — a simple, crafted meal designed to complement the alpine silence and scenery.
What the day feels like
How the experience unfolds
The trip pairs a short helicopter flight with a mountain-top stop: sweeping aerial approaches reveal Nelson, the Marlborough region and Tasman Bay, then the aircraft touches down on a secluded Richmond Ranges peak where you disembark to savor a grazing-box picnic and the surrounding rugged landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing includes a helicopter flight, a landing on a secluded Richmond Ranges peak and a grazing-box picnic with beverages of your choice.
A grazing box picnic and beverages of your choice are provided as part of the experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What views will I see on this trip?
The tour offers views of Nelson, Marlborough, the Sounds and Tasman Bay.
Where does the helicopter land?
The flight lands atop a mountain peak in the Richmond Ranges.
Is food provided?
Yes — the trip includes a grazing-box picnic.
Are beverages included?
Yes — beverages of your choice are provided with the grazing-box picnic.
Who operates this heli-picnic?
The experience is operated by Helicopters Nelson in Nelson, New Zealand.
Where is the experience located?
The trip departs in the Nelson region and visits a peak in the Richmond Ranges, overlooking Tasman Bay and surrounding areas.