helicopter and mountain elopement weddings

Alta Tarns Helicopter Wedding

In the heart of the Southern Alps, where the peaks touch the sky, lies the enchanting landscape of Alta Tarns. The serene beauty of this hidden gem attracts couples from far and wide.

Imagine arriving at the helicopter base, where a helicopter awaits you. Once aboard, the roar of the blades fills the air.

As you look at each other, the realization that your wedding is genuinely happening sets in. The helicopter lifts effortlessly into the air for takeoff.

You gaze in wonder as the valleys of Wanaka recede beneath you. The patches of lush green, winding rivers, and towering peaks come into view, making it feel like you are soaring through a postcard. Moments later, you approach Alta Tarns. The helicopter descends, revealing the twin tarns nestled among rocky slopes. The lake sparkle like diamonds, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers swaying gently in the alpine breeze. It’s a scene that seems too perfect to be real.

As you step out of the helicopter, the views of the mountains as your backdrop and the tranquil waters at your feet, you will know you are indeed in one of the most beautiful remote locations in New Zealand

What's Included

This wedding package has been designed as an elopement package for a couple with no guests.

There are no hidden fees in our package.
Package price includes GST

  • Professional Wedding Planner
  • Coordinator on hand to help you on your wedding day
  • Full wedding day schedule with time frames
  • Celebrant
  • Wedding ceremony on Alta Tarns
  • Exclusive Helicopter hire x 1
  • Total Time Frame: 3 hours. (Allowing 1 hour, 30 minutes total flying time and landing at Alta Tarns for 1 hour for your wedding ceremony and photos)
  • All your legal wedding paperwork that is recognised in your country as a legal wedding – (Marriage Certificate and Apostille/Authentication + postage)
  • Assistance with lodging your Marriage Licence directly online with the New Zealand Internal Affairs Office. You will be required to pay a one-off fee of NZ$150 directly online. The license will be emailed to you in approximately three working days
  • Complimentary glass of NZ bubbly to celebrate your wedding
  • Photography Package – up to 3 hours of coverage (Includes photos before departing accommodation, helicopter shots, wedding ceremony and wedding location.. Once you return back to the heli base, you will be taken to other areas for more photos
  • Photos will be in a private gallery for you to download, print, and share with family and friends
  • Private Transport from your Lake Wanaka accommodation to the helicopter base
  • Private Transport your return to the Helicopter base to another location for a photoshoot (guests would return to accommodation while you both are away on a photoshoot)
  • Private Transport from the photo shoot to your Lake Wanaka accommodation

Additional Options

  • Bouquet and boutonniere start from NZ$380 (pricing depends on style and size)
  • Hair and makeup styling starts at NZ$450; this includes the personal service of the stylists coming to your Lake Wanaka accommodation.
  • Videographer packages – pricing on request
  • Translation of your marriage certificate if need NZ$110
  • Extended Helicopter time to more locations after Alta Tarns for an extended photo tour, locations and pricing on request.

“We wanted a beautiful stress-free wedding we would remember for life… and we’re so glad that we found Donna to organise it all for us. From the first correspondence we knew that Donna was the right wedding planner for us. She is genuine, warm, interested, efficient, and at no point did we feel like it was just business as usual on either side. After everything was finalised, Donna provided us with a comprehensive schedule of the wedding day, with the exact time of each event, from the arrival of the makeup artist, photographer, bouquet delivery, to the helicopter departure. All we had to do was book our accommodation, fly into town with our wedding attires, and enjoy our special day!” H&I

Make an Enquiry

We’d love to support you on your very special day. Let us know the details of your wedding and we’ll be in touch shortly.


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