Welcome to the new website for Rakiura Helicopters, the only helicopter company based on Stewart Island. Owned and operated by Zane Smith, a 6th generation Stewart Islander, you will fly with pilots who know the area in-depth.  Rakiura Helicopters provides professional and cost-effective helicopter services on New Zealand's third largest island - Stewart Island;  scenic flights, transfers from Bluff to Stewart Island, transfers for hunters and charter & commercial helicopter work. We look forward to flying you around our beautiful Stewart Island.  The Rakiura Helicopters team