Touch down at home

When it comes to at-home luxuries, a private place to land sits near the top of the list.

Many of New Zealand’s most spectacular locations - islands, alpine stations, and secluded coastal headlands - are a long drive from major centres. But as the crow flies, they’re minutes away. These six properties pair helipads or practical fly-in access with homes worth the journey, delivering speed, privacy and an arrival that feels unforgettable.

“Many of our high-net-worth buyers have a helipad on their wish list, primarily for ease of domestic travel for business purposes,” says Mark Harris, Managing Director, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty.

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1. Motuarohia Island, Bay of Islands – rare island holding with its own helipad

One of only five private homes on Roberton Island, this 6,464 sq m waterfront holding pairs serenity with total convenience. Arrive by private helipad, step to the jetty and secluded beachfront, then choose between the three-bedroom main residence and a separate two-bedroom guest house. A private swing mooring and boat ramp complete the ultimate sea-and-sky connection.

Highlights: Helipad, jetty, private mooring and ramp, 5 bedrooms across two dwellings, 170 sq m floor area.

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2. Omaru Bay Lodge, Waiheke – grand coastal retreat with city-speed access

Set on around 5.08 ha of a private Waiheke Island headland, this Sumich Chaplin architectural lodge is designed for hosting at scale - seven bedroom suites, multiple living zones and uninterrupted sea views. The on-site helipad puts the Auckland CBD 15 minutes away by air, while a jetty and boat ramp unlock the Hauraki Gulf.

Highlights: Helipad, jetty and boat ramp, seven suites, expansive indoor–outdoor living, coastal outlook.

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3. Greenmantle Estate, Kāpiti Coast – formal grandeur with a private place to land

Greenmantle’s first impression is all grace and scale — an imposing arrival, formal dining and a kitchen ready for catered occasions — followed by the quiet of native bush and the convenience of a private helipad. Beyond the reception rooms, a gym, executive office, boardroom, heated pool and tucked-away hot tub await.

Highlights: Helipad, pool and hot tub, gym, boardroom, multiple en-suite bedrooms, manicured grounds.

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4. Lake Tekapo – high-country retreat with private fly-in access

Framed by big skies and the turquoise lake, this high-country retreat blends regional alpine architecture – warm timber pavilions, open fires and tactile finishes – with a lifestyle made for long stays. With no near neighbours and broad approach lines, you can fly in and out to airports, private strips and remote landings – putting ski fields, lakes and South Island adventures within easy reach.

Highlights: Fly in and land anywhere on your 199.36 ha of land, 5 bed, 2 bath, boardroom/studio, remote cabin, large utility shed.

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5. Lagoon Block, Lake Ōhau – high-country waterfront with fly-in potential

A vast 745 ha high-country holding in New Zealand’s alpine backcountry, with open terrain and broad approach lines for a private grass strip, hangars or a helipad. With consented plans for a seven-bedroom lodge and Pukaki Airport around 20 minutes away, it’s set for generations of adventure.

Highlights: Consented home plans, conservation-minded QEII areas, expansive private waterfront, proximity to Pukaki Airport.

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6. Parkland Estate, Rotorua – architectural icon with fly-in access

Here is a statement residence in a gated estate with dramatic entertaining spaces and city-to-lake outlooks. A collaboration of engineering precision and artistic mastery, this home is a fusion of concrete, steel, rustic brick, and reclaimed American oak. The elevated front lawn can accommodate limited helicopter landings, making this a minutes-not-hours arrival. 

Highlights: 4 bed, 4 bath, 894 sq m residence, infinity pool, wine cellar, five-car garaging, sweeping panoramas.

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