Welcome to GCH Aviation
New Zealand’s Leading Helicopter & Aviation Group
Welcome to GCH Aviation, one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned aviation groups delivering trusted helicopter, fixed-wing, private jet and aviation services for over 43 years.
Our aviation businesses include:
- Scenic helicopter experiences across New Zealand with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch, Kaikōura Helicopters, Wellington Helicopters and Coastwide Helicopters.
- Commercial helicopter services for industry, tourism and specialist operations.
- Professional helicopter flight training through Garden City Helicopters Flight Training.
- Rescue helicopter and aeromedical operations, including fixed-wing air ambulance services throughout New Zealand and internationally.
- Private jet charter and aircraft management across New Zealand and worldwide.
- Full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities at Jet Centre Christchurch.
From whale watching in Kaikōura and alpine landings in Canterbury to the rugged West Coast, Wellington’s spectacular harbour and bespoke luxury lodge heli lunches. Our aviation experiences showcase New Zealand from a unique perspective.
Backed by more than four decades of operational excellence, an outstanding safety culture and a team of highly experienced aviation professionals. GCH Aviation is trusted to deliver exceptional experiences and aviation solutions, whether you’re travelling for business, leisure or critical care.
For over 43 years, GCH Aviation has been delivering unforgettable helicopter experiences, luxury transfers, and tailored charter flights throughout New Zealand. With an unwavering commitment to safety, service, and excellence.
Departing from Christchurch, Wellington, Kaikōura and the spectacular West Coast. Discover whale watching by helicopter. Glaciers, Aoraki Mount Cook, alpine landings with seasonal snow. Heli lunches to wineries and luxury lodges, heli golf, luxury lodge transfers, scenic flights and bespoke charters. Perfect for families, couples, cruise ship shore excursions and special occasions. Our experiences showcase New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Whether you’re seeking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, seamless executive travel or a customised helicopter experience. Our expert team will create a journey as memorable as the destination.
GCH Aviation Jet Operations is a private jet operator, offering our clients convenience, anonymity, and comfort in their travel. From important meetings to far-away events, GCH Aviation Jet Operations will get you where you need to go quickly and efficiently.
Operating out of the GCH Jet Centre at the Christchurch International Airport, we provide a variety of services to our clients.
Currently operating 2 x Bombardier Challenger 604 jets, seating up to 10 passengers and travelling distances of up to 4,000 nm. The Challenger is the perfect jet to transport you in speed and comfort.
The GCH Aviation Headquarters at Christchurch International Airport is home to Canterbury’s first full-service corporate FBO Jet facility.
We deliver a 24-hour, 5-star FBO service with a highly experienced team who can arrange everything from customs and external transportation with the utmost discretion.
Ground handling services include aircraft towing, luggage handling, aircraft interior cleaning, refuelling, aircraft hangarage and more.
Our FBO lounge offers complimentary refreshments in a relaxing and welcoming environment.
GCH Aviation are a proud provider and operator of 24/7 and 12/7 services air rescue operations for the Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions. Our fixed wing air ambulance service New Zealand Flying Doctor Service moves critical care patients throughout New Zealand.
We offer a world-class, professional air rescue service through a cooperative partnership with The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, District Health Boards, The New Zealand Rescue Coordination Centre and nationwide emergency services.
GCH Aviation is a leading provider of safe, effective, and efficient commercial applications using helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services.
We cover Wellington, Nelson, Kaikoura, the West Coast and Canterbury in New Zealand, and Fiji, offering aerial solutions to a variety of difficult to access terrain, You can trust us with all your industrial lifting, inspections, surveys, orchard and vineyard support, firefighting, aerial sluicing and more.
Whether you want to become a commercial pilot, learn skills you can use in your business or fly simply for fun, GCH Aviation has the experience, team, and facilities that can help you achieve your goal.
There are so many reasons to train with GCH Aviation, we have a total commitment to quality, professionalism, and safety in all aspects of our business, passing these qualities onto our trainee pilots. There is nothing that quite matches the exhilaration and satisfaction of piloting your own helicopter.