Hunting and Fishing
Hunting
Our pilots have comprehensive regional knowledge and a passion for the outdoors. Many of the best hunting locations are only easily accessible by helicopter. We work with a number of clients providing hunting drops and pick ups catering for groups of all sizes.
Fishing
The Central South Island is home to some of the best back country river fishing spots in New Zealand. With vast local knowledge of the area, our Pilot will take you to unique locations, largely inaccessible by land, where Trout and Salmon are in pristine rivers and streams.
Guided Hunting and Fishing
We can arrange through professional guiding companies both guided fishing and/or hunting trips. Please just ask if interested.
Hunting Gear
We recommend the following as a minimum:
- Warm clothing
- Good footwear
- Cooking Equipment
- Food supplies
- Tents and tarps if sleeping out
- Sleeping bag and mat
- First aid kit
- Rubbish bags
- Hunting knifes
- Rifle, ammo and your firearms licence
- GPS and map
- Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
NOTE:
We do recommend carriage of an inReach satellite device.
Important Instructions
We ask that all hunting and fishing party’s adhere to the following:
- Always follow your pilot instructions
- NEVER walk around rear of the aircraft
- You must declare any dangerous goods to your pilot
- Consider your wgt flying in as this may limit your wgt out
- Only pilot is to load and unload the aircraft
- Once landed remain seated until your pilot opens your door
- You are landing at remote sites so beware of uneven surfaces
- Caution rising terrain as reduces your margin to main rotor
- Carry long objects (fishing rods etc) horizontally
- Do not throw any gear
- Ensure your gear is secure (no loose objects)
- Ensure all camp firers are out
- Bring your rubbish out
If your aircraft is overdue for pickup please do not panic and remain at your campsite. Our company systems and staff know you are there and will be sorting arrangements to have you collected as soon as possible. Many factors can contribute to an overdue aircraft such as weather and unscheduled maintenance.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR REMOTE AREA OPERATIONS:
For a remote area drop off passengers must agree to the following.
In consideration of my anticipated flight(s) Waipara Hills Helicopters (Pilot and/or Operator and/or Owner) shall not be liable for my death or injury to my person, or for any loss or damage to my property caused in any manner whatsoever, or for any other reason, occurring during the time after I have been dropped off into a remote area.
