Helicopter-assisted mountain biking around Queenstown and Central Otago, plus guided rides, bike-park shuttles, e-bike tours and multi-day trips.
Riding down a ridgeline you did not have to climb is the whole idea. A helicopter carries you and the bike up; you ride back to the valley floor.
This is the operation Greg McIntyre started as Fat Tyre Adventures, trading since 2001 and now running under the HeliBike NZ name, owned by Henry van Asch.
What they run
- Helicopter drops onto backcountry descents around Queenstown and Central Otago
- Shuttles up to the local bike parks
- Guided day rides for riders from adventurous beginner to regular
- Multi-day mountain bike packages
- Guided e-bike rides
- Private and custom trips
Rides are matched to your ability and the trails you want, and bikes, helmets and transport are part of the deal.
Prices and departure times move with the season and the weather, so confirm the current rate when you book: ride@helibikenz.com or 027 648 3783.
