Man O’ War Forest Flight Adventure
You will start your day at our Mechanics Bay city heliport, where you will depart flying over the Hauraki Gulf to the truly magical Waiheke Island. Heli Me will fly one-way or return to Man O’ War, Waiheke's only beachfront restaurant with a helipad onsite.
On arrival, you will land and be escorted to the start of the Forest Flight zipline. At 210m above sea level, this vantage point offers breath-taking panoramic views of Waiheke Island and beyond.
From here you will strap in for a 2-hour experience that’s all about soaking in the lush native forest from all angles, while learning about the deep-rooted history and native flora and fauna with the passionate guides.
The Forest Flight journey comprises of three tandem ziplines spanning over 900m, connected by 660m of elevated boardwalk through the mesmerising groves.
Featuring comfortable full sit, hands-free harnesses that keep you forward-facing (no awkward spinning) with custom Zipstop braking for a smooth ride. Plus, the tandem set up ensures you can share this unforgettable experience side-by-side with friends and family.
The Forest Flight is tailored to appeal to a wide range of visitors of all ages and fitness levels, from nature lovers and adventure-enthusiasts to families seeking a memorable day trip from Auckland.
The grand finale? Touch down at the beachfront Tasting Room and Restaurant. You'll want to ensure you allow enough time to sample Man O’ War’s iconic wine collection and reflect on your adventure over a leisurely lunch. We suggest booking a table online with Man O’ War directly via their website (we recommend 1.5 hours for lunch or 2.5-3 hours with wine tasting).
If you want to fly by helicopter one-way and need transport for the rest of your journey, you can jump on a Man O’ War coach, for more information on times and locations see their website. Heli Me can book you a private transfer to the ferry terminal, or elsewhere on the island if you choose.
The pricing indicated is for flight(s) and two adults (16+) on the Forest Flight. All food and beverage and on-island transfers are additional costs. We highly recommend having your transport sorted before you go, as Man O’ War is on the far side of the island, so there can be delays in getting taxis to this location. Of course, booking return flights will avoid any hassle.
Helicopter Flight Pricing:
One-way Package deal $1,758*
Return Package deal $2,993*
Forest Flight Schedule:
Forest Flight currently operates Wednesday to Sunday with 6 tours each day from 9:00am to 2:15pm.
To book this package contact Heli Me. For flights with more than 2 passengers, or return flights please contact us to check availability.
*These packages for 2 guests are based on flying in our B206 Jet Ranger helicopter. Upgrades to our Luxury Airbus are on enquiry.
**Man O’ War Forest Flight Terms: Weight range: 35 -125kg, minimum height: 125cm. Not suitable for pregnant individuals or those with heart conditions, back/neck injuries, or broken bones. You will not be able to participate if you are impaired by drugs or alcohol. Children (7- 15) must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Participants must be in good health, able to walk stairs, carry gear (~3kg), and manage their body independently.
One Way
$1,758 NZD
Both Ways
$2,993 NZD
Availability
All venues on Waiheke have high demand for landing slots and table bookings especially in the peak season. It is best to book well in advance, and if you only have one date that you would like to fly, please enquire before purchasing, as we may need to suggest a different restaurant or time of day depending on availability.
Departure Location
This Heli Me experience departs from our City Heliport at Mechanics Bay in Auckland City. Other departure locations such as Auckland Airport, Ardmore Airport and North Shore Airport are available but may incur an additional charge. Please contact us for pricing.
Passenger Weight and Aircraft Occupancy
Unlike large airliner aircraft individual passenger weight is critical for a helicopter. For a full helicopter the average passenger weight must generally be 80-85kg or below. There is also a maximum individual seat limit of 125kg. Heavier loads can sometimes be carried but it depends on the distribution of weight. Please let us know passenger weights at the time of booking.
Each helicopter has a maximum occupancy equal to the number of seats. Infants may be carried on an adult's lap but are counted towards the total occupancy, so by law a spare seat must be kept for any children carried on a lap.
On shared scenic flights, passengers over 100kg may require an additional comfort seat to be purchased.
Weather
In the event that the weather is unsuitable on the day then your experience will be cancelled and rescheduled at no cost to you. When booking please provide us with suitable contact information so we can get hold of you on the day in the event of a cancellation. We suggest you call on the morning of your experience if you have any doubt about the weather suitability.
Gift Vouchers
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase, or are otherwise specified if bought during a promotion. They are non-refundable but are transferable so they can be used by any other person.
Cancellation and Refunds
The Passenger acknowledges that Heli Me may need to cancel or reschedule flights or services due to landing restrictions, unsuitable weather conditions, technical problems, operational reasons, or any event beyond the Carrier’s reasonable control. Heli Me will not be liable for any consequential losses or additional costs incurred as a result of cancellation. Some Supplier’s products and services are non-refundable. Cancellation fee of 20% applies if cancelled over 7 days in advance. Cancellation fee of 50% applies within 7 days of flying, and cancellation fee of 100% applies within 24 hour of the booking or in case of a no-show. Tickets are refundable in the event that Heli Me cancels the service.
Price
Fares are in NZ$ and include 15% GST. Rates are subject to change including, but not limited to, increases in or establishment of surcharges (such as fuel surcharges), taxes, government imposed fees. A fuel surcharge may apply at time of flight. Any request to increase flight time will incur additional charges. Fares are valid for the date(s) specified.