We Love a Great Story // Here's Ours So Far
Te Anau Helicopter Services Ltd is locally owned and operated by Gaven and Jennie Burgess. After years of flying for other company's they took the leap to go out on their own in 2014 and haven't looked back. Located at the Te Anau Manapouri Airport we think it's a prime location to showcase Fiordland. At the start in the days of only having one daughter, two pilots and two helicopters it seemed busy...little did we know how fast we would grow!
Gaven and Jennie's number two daughter was a special arrival in 2015. This was also a busy year spent flying, creating memories and meeting many wonderful clients.
In 2016 Fraser joined the team and so did our Hughes 500 helicopter. We developed as a business and spent many hours flying around Fiordland and beyond.
2017 was the year we grew super fast. At the start of the year, Staci made the office her new home. Pilot Greg started to help Gaven and Fraser with flying. August was when Gaven and Jennie's third daughter was born. Not long after pilot Paul moved to live in Te Anau and joined our team. October saw the addition of ZK-IMY our B3E Squirrel helicopter. It was a busy year to say the least!
2018 we expanded our services and altered our experiences to make sure we are showing you Fiordland at its best!
2019 has been going at a whirlwind speed so far! We have added our new Booking Office in Te Anau in the summertime. We are located in front of the Distinction Luxmore Hotel in the big red building - call in to visit our friendly team! Our latest addition to the team can be seen here if it's not out on a transfer. Our limo (which is painted the same as our Squirrel helicopter) is an eye-catcher that's for sure! Pilot Mike has joined our team and so has Helen who has come on board to help with admin.
2020, we were very excited to announce the addition of Milford Helicopters. This is the only helicopter company based out of Milford Sound. From here the team offers the same great service and a range of flights. Hunters and commercial and scenic flights are popular options.
2021 was a year of showing Kiwis what is on offer around Fiordland and beyond while also operating commercially. This year has come with its ups and downs but we have made the most of it every day.
So now with eight pilots, support staff, and the team in the office, we have expanded to who we are today - a supportive and dedicated team who all love aviation and Fiordland!
We are now offering a large variety of services including helicopter scenic flights, experiences, day packages, and transfers throughout the stunning scenery of Fiordland and beyond. We also provide a range of commercial services, hunting and fishing transport and also flight training.
We are forever expanding what we offer and all look forward to the growth in the many years to come. We have some pretty special ideas up our sleeves. Watch this space as they come to light.
Throughout all of our growth, one aspect will always remain the same with us. At Te Anau Helicopter Services we strive to provide a safe, efficient, and memorable experience for our clients. We put the client's needs first and foremost and will endeavor to achieve the high standards we work by.
Gaven and Jennie's number two daughter was a special arrival in 2015. This was also a busy year spent flying, creating memories and meeting many wonderful clients.
In 2016 Fraser joined the team and so did our Hughes 500 helicopter. We developed as a business and spent many hours flying around Fiordland and beyond.
2017 was the year we grew super fast. At the start of the year, Staci made the office her new home. Pilot Greg started to help Gaven and Fraser with flying. August was when Gaven and Jennie's third daughter was born. Not long after pilot Paul moved to live in Te Anau and joined our team. October saw the addition of ZK-IMY our B3E Squirrel helicopter. It was a busy year to say the least!
2018 we expanded our services and altered our experiences to make sure we are showing you Fiordland at its best!
2019 has been going at a whirlwind speed so far! We have added our new Booking Office in Te Anau in the summertime. We are located in front of the Distinction Luxmore Hotel in the big red building - call in to visit our friendly team! Our latest addition to the team can be seen here if it's not out on a transfer. Our limo (which is painted the same as our Squirrel helicopter) is an eye-catcher that's for sure! Pilot Mike has joined our team and so has Helen who has come on board to help with admin.
2020, we were very excited to announce the addition of Milford Helicopters. This is the only helicopter company based out of Milford Sound. From here the team offers the same great service and a range of flights. Hunters and commercial and scenic flights are popular options.
2021 was a year of showing Kiwis what is on offer around Fiordland and beyond while also operating commercially. This year has come with its ups and downs but we have made the most of it every day.
So now with eight pilots, support staff, and the team in the office, we have expanded to who we are today - a supportive and dedicated team who all love aviation and Fiordland!
We are now offering a large variety of services including helicopter scenic flights, experiences, day packages, and transfers throughout the stunning scenery of Fiordland and beyond. We also provide a range of commercial services, hunting and fishing transport and also flight training.
We are forever expanding what we offer and all look forward to the growth in the many years to come. We have some pretty special ideas up our sleeves. Watch this space as they come to light.
Throughout all of our growth, one aspect will always remain the same with us. At Te Anau Helicopter Services we strive to provide a safe, efficient, and memorable experience for our clients. We put the client's needs first and foremost and will endeavor to achieve the high standards we work by.
