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About Fiordland Helicopters

Etched from the famous New Zealand Venison Recovery era, Fiordland Helicopters is a locally rooted aviation business shaped by the landscape it calls home. Established in the mid-1980s by pioneering pilot Kim Hollows, with his brother Mark, the company grew out of a deep knowledge of Fiordland’s rugged terrain and flying conditions. This local expertise expanded further with the amalgamation of Heli My Way, bringing on board Dale Green’s extensive knowledge and experience operating out of Orawia. Now operating from its bases in Te Anau & Orawia, at the gateway to one of New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness regions, the business continues to build its reputation on skill, safety, and an enduring connection to the land. Today, that legacy continues under the ownership of Te Anau local, Nick Nicholson, whose strong connection to the region reflects the company’s commitment to remaining proudly local while building on decades of aviation experience. Over the years, Fiordland Helicopters has evolved from a specialist operator into a trusted name for both commercial helicopter services and unforgettable scenic experiences. Fiordland Helicopters offer far more than a flight. The company opens up access to some of the most remote and breathtaking places in the country from both its Orawia and Te Anau hangars, reaching iconic destinations including Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound, Milford Sound and beyond. Scenic flights, wilderness landings, tailored charters, hunting and fishing access, lifting operations and specialist aerial work all form part of the business, supported by experienced local pilots who know the region well. That local knowledge allows the team to service experiences that are personal, authentic and connected to Fiordland’s history, culture and environment. What sets Fiordland Helicopters apart is its combination of heritage, professionalism and place. As one of a limited number of operators with access and concessions in key conservation areas, the company takes seriously its role as both host and custodian. Every flight is guided by a commitment to safety, respect for the environment and a desire to share Fiordland in a way that leaves a lasting impression. For visitors, it is a chance to see one of the world’s great natural landscapes from a remarkable perspective. For the company, it is the continuation of a story built on experience, trust and a genuine passion for flying the fiords, now carried forward by a new generation of local ownership dedicated to preserving that legacy.