Our base facilities are located at the entrance of Haast township.
Our building is of timber construction, which stands aloft on poles overlooking the trout pond and helicopter pad. The building has a viewing deck for customers to relax and observe the helicopters taking off and landing,
Brown Trout swimming in the pond and Red Deer roaming the grounds.
We offer some wonderful New Zealand products as a momento of your stay.
Products include possum fur and lamb’s wool scarves, gloves, socks and winter warming beanies, the Possum Pam collection including the latest fashionable possum fur hats, New Zealand Pounamu (Green Stone), sterling silver paua jewellery, genuine leather wallets and many more quality West Coast souvenirs.
To capture the essence of Haast, framed photographs of the area’s scenery are on display, along with oil and watercolour paintings of West Coast significance.
While waiting for your flight sit back and relax with a complimentary tea or coffee and enjoy the history of the West Coast with one of the Heliventures videos.
Heliventures Merchandise can be purchased by sending us an email request or via our online booking sheet.
Polo shirts are made from 100% cotton and
available in the following colours Red, White, Grey Marle, Navy, Bottle Green.
The following sizes are available S, M, L, XL, XXL
Prices $35.00 each
Caps are made from 100% cotton and
available in the following styles Black
White
Prices: $29.00 each
Videos & DVD's
Re-live the adventures of early Deer culling days with one of Heliventures great videos.
The Last Great Adventure
This is a story of a special group of New Zealanders whose initiative and daring perfected the capture of
wild animals. Relive their adventures from the early capture techniques to the ultimate net gun systems
used by some of the finest helicopter crews in the world. Meet some amazing characters and hear their
stories as they capture wild animals throughout New Zealand and North America.
The Venison Hunters
Join Mike Bennett as he follows the development of the venison industry in the South Island of
New Zealand. Meet some of the characters involved in recovering deer from the mountains, hear their
stories and see unique original film shot by the hunters themselves.
Saxton's Country
Leaving school at seventeen to become a government deer culler was the beginning of a life of adventure for helicopter pilot Dave Saxton. Fly with a pilot who has become a legend capturing Red Deer, Chamois, Tahr, mustering cattle and exploring the wonders of South Westland.
Prices: $35.00 each
New Zealand Rock Lobster
“Jasus Edwardsii” (Latin for New Zealand Rock Lobster) are harvested from the cool, clean, coastal waters of the South Island’s West Coast. Their flesh is firm and textured, very white and orange tinged on the exterior surface. New Zealand Rock Lobster is available throughout the year with catches highest during September to January with a peak generally in October.
New Zealand Rock Lobster can be purchased from $45.00 each. They are sold live and are packaged in a polystyrene container for the customer to take away. There are also cooking options available. Restaurants can be arranged in Haast, up and down the West Coast, and also Wanaka and Queenstown. Cooking prices start from as little as $5.00
Lobster Prices From $45.00 each
Availability All year round, more so in September to January
Cooking Options Restaurants in Haast and surrounding areas are available to cook your Rock Lobster for you. Talk to us for further details.
Our base facilities are located at the entrance of Haast township.
Lobster Prices