Mackenzie Helicopters is owned and operated by Mark and Casey Pridham, a long established Mackenzie District rural family.  They are passionate about the South Island and showing the best it has to offer to visitors from New Zealand and around the world. Mackenzie Helicopters takes pride in curating a range of extraordinary flight experiences that showcase the very best of the South Island from our base in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.

Crave a relaxed day of pampering? Fly from wineries to beautiful secluded beaches to a private hot tub perched high on a remote mountainside. Seeking adventure in the rugged Mackenzie High Country? We’re the go-to helicopter operator for heli-skiing, fishing, hunting and other backcountry pursuits.

Our mission is to connect with each client and create a flight to surpass their greatest expectations. With Mackenzie Helicopters, there are no standard flight packages and cookie-cutter itineries. We know each client is unique, and we work with you to develop your ideal bespoke flight experience.

Mackenzie Helicopters also offers a range of commercial and agricultural helicopter services. We’re pleased to provide our region’s businesses, residents and organisations with services including: Aerial lifting, mustering, live animal capture and pest control, firefighting, film and photography and more.

Whether you’ve got questions about flights or are ready to create your own personalised experience, get in touch with our team. We look forward to meeting you.