Coastwide Helicopters

04/08/2026

🚁 Help keep your local rescue helicopter mission-ready. 💙

The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, Back to Base challenge helps support the West Coast Westpac Rescue Helicopter, funding the essential training, equipment, and resources our crews rely on to respond when every second counts.

Set yourself a distance goal and walk, run, ride, ski, or move however you choose throughout the month. Every kilometre you complete and every dollar you raise helps ensure the rescue helicopter is ready when our communities need it most.

Not only will you improve your own wellbeing, but you'll also make a real difference for people across the West Coast.

Ready to take on the challenge? Sign up today at www.backtobase.co.nz

Happy August!

Today is the first day of Back to Base so it's time to start logging your KMs and getting those sponsors signing up to support your challenge.

But it's not too late to sign up. You have the whole of August to raise your funds and cover your distance and every dollar you raise is directly contributing to keeping the crew trained and equipped with the best technology available.

Don't forget to check out the rewards and prizes available as your fundraising total rises.

24/05/2026

Our team mates at GCH Aviation are looking to employ a helicopter pilot ( IFR desirable) for the Greymouth-based, West Coast rescue helicopter service. Serving the West Coast community takes dedication, professionalism, and a team committed to being there when it matters most. Is this your next move in your aviation career?🚁https://nz.seek.com/job/92299659?ref=cm-ui

18/05/2026

Rotor blades slowing, adrenaline building 🚁🔥

There’s nothing quite like touching down in the middle of the wilderness, unloading the bikes from the heli racks and knowing the adventure starts the moment your tyres hit the trail.

The Paparoa Track delivers epic riding, rugged West Coast landscapes, and the kind of mountain biking stories that stay with you long after the dust settles. Fast access, more time on the trail and an unforgettable way to start the ride.

This is mountain biking, elevated. 🚵‍♂️⛰️

20/04/2026

Made it to the sign and earned every bit of it 💪

There’s nothing quite like that moment at the Paparoa Track, lifting the bike high and knowing the ride was worth it. Epic views, solid climbs, and a finish that hits different.

Even better when the journey starts with a heli drop.

Ready to take it on? Book your Paparoa Track heli bike adventure now by calling our pilot, Howard: +64 221290695

18/04/2026

Another 5-star review of our Paparoa Track Heli Bike....... Thanks, Jenna.

Awesome service, Howard is a great pilot. The Heli biking adventure was amazing, highly recommend

Epic views. Unreal access. Ultimate West Coast helibiking.

Ready to do it for yourself?
🚁 Book your Paparoa Track Helibike adventure now by calling Howard on
+64 221290695

16/04/2026

This Saturday, 18th April, our Christchurch team at GCH Aviation opens its doors for a special Open Day at 73 Grays Road, Christchurch.

We’re incredibly proud at Coastwide Helicopters to stand alongside a team that has spent over 40 years serving communities through aviation. Over those decades it’s been about far more than flight, it’s been about people. From introducing a dedicated rescue helicopter on the West Coast to helping establish the New Zealand Flying Doctor air ambulance. These are services that have truly made a difference for many coasters.

Head on over the hill if you want to be a part of the day.

15/04/2026

Shea said it best in his review of our Paparoa Track Heli Bike🙌

“Had the most amazing day trip into the Paparoas… highly recommend the Paparoa Track heli bike lift from Greymouth with Coastwide Helicopters.”

There’s nothing quite like that moment. Stepping out of the helicopter, the noise fades, and it’s just you, your bike, and the trail ahead. No long grind up just pure riding from the very top.

Epic views. Unreal access. Ultimate West Coast helibiking

Ready to do it for yourself?
🚁 Book your Paparoa Track Helibike adventure now by calling Howard on
+64 221290695

13/04/2026

Sun out, trail calling, and nothing but ridgeline ahead on the Paparoa Track.

A quick chat with your pilot, your bike is ready to go. No grind, no crowds, just the start of something unreal.

Lift off from Greymouth and land straight into the heart of the Paparoa Track. Fresh air, big views, and a ride that’s all reward from the first turn of the pedals.

Ultimate West Coast helibiking. This is how the coast is meant to be ridden.

Book your Paparoa Track heli bike adventure now by calling our pilot, Howard:
+64 221290695

Thank you to local coaster Jenna Croft for this photo from their Paparoa Track adventure. Keep an eye out for many more pictures to be posted in the coming days.

12/04/2026

Book your Paparoa Track heli bike lift. Skip the climb. Chase the ride.

Imagine lifting off, your bike secured to the side, and minutes later stepping out into the alpine at the top of the Paparoa Track. No long grind uphill just fresh mountain air, epic views, and the freedom to ride one of New Zealand’s most iconic trails from the top down.

This is how the West Coast was meant to be experienced.

Book your Paparoa Track heli bike adventure now by calling our pilot, Howard:
+64 221290695

Less climb. More ride. Ultimate West Coast helibiking.