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Our Sporting Facilities can assist you in Bay Of Plenty. Mount Hot Pools are here for you.  We're based in Bay Of Plenty so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

Established in 1983, Garden City Helicopters, a well respected NZ premier helicopter operator, delivers quality service on time and without complication! 

We service all aspects of tourism and charter flights, air ambulance and rescue operations and commercial flying services as well as further expansion into fixed-wing aircraft charter operations.

We provide scenic flights to some of Canterburys most magic spots including Whale watching, Mount cook, adventures, Hot pools, Winery lunches, Christchurch earthquake tours and much more. 

We also offer certified helicopter flight training and ground school training plus specialised helicopter training procedures.

For more information on our services please visit our website or call today

Established in 1983 as Garden City Helicopters, a well respected NZ premier helicopter operator delivering quality service on time and without complication!  Now registered as  GCH Aviation, an umbrella brand representing Helicopters, based in Christchurch, New Zealand and a large number of associated aviation operations extending through New Zealand and into the South Pacific


These operations include Garden City Helicopters Christchurch, GCH Aviation Nelson and Coastwide Helicopters Greymouth, Wellington Helicopters*, Kaikoura Helicopters, Pacific Island Air Fiji and Vanuatu Helicopters. The Group also represents emergency air rescue and air ambulance operations: Westpac Rescue Helicopter, NZCC Rescue Helicopter, Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service  plus GCH Aviation Jet Centre and GCH UAV drone division. Operators of a Bombardier Challenger Jet throughout New Zealand and the world.

We service all aspects of tourism and charter flights, air ambulance and rescue operations and commercial flying services as well as further expansion into fixed-wing aircraft charter operations.

We provide scenic flights to some of Canterburys most magic spots including Whale watching, Mount cook, adventures, Hot pools, Winery lunches, Christchurch earthquake tours and much more. 

We also offer certified helicopter flight training and ground school training plus specialised helicopter training procedures.

For more information on our services please visit our website or call today

Great Food and Value. Stunning Views. Delicious coffee, locally roasted, organic and fair trade. Family Friendly and dogs welcome too!

Nestled at the base of Mount Te Aroha in the beautiful Te Aroha Domain is our lovely 100 year old Cafe. We have stunning views of the Waikato and are located between the mineral spas and the hot pools, so bring the family and make a day of it! We are next to the worlds only hot water geyser and close to the walking, mountain bike tracks and the Hauraki rail trail.

We have an all day breakfast and lunch menu and lovely cabinet food, cakes and slices. We cater for gluten free too.

If  coming from Hamilton, turn right at the clock tower onto Whitaker street. Then take the first left, Boundary Road. At the top turn right again into the domain. Or park at the information centre on Whitaker Street and enjoy the walk up through the domain.

The holiday park offers: Self Contained Motel Units ( Four Star Quality), Self Contained Motel Units with separate bedroom, Motel Studio Units, and Cabins plus powered and non-powered sites for Motorhomes, Caravans, Campervans, and tents.

The complex is only 4 kms from the nearest shopping facilities in Turangi and is one of the nearest complete accommodation complexes to the skifields. On site there are a number of natural hot mineral pools available 24 hours to guests. Also available is an on site shop and breakfast restaurant Within a 5 minute walk, views of natural hot water and boiling mud pools may be taken in at the Tokaanu Thermal Park.

Oasis Motel is set within a 2 hectare park land area which is enclosed by Mount Maunganamu Scenic Reserve and the Lake Taupo Wetlands. Two minutes to launching ramp on Lake Taupo. Permits available from reception.

Tekapo Springs has everything you need for an amazing day out with the perfect mix of exciting and relaxing activities! Our complex is located in the heart of the Mackenzie Region, just 3 hours from Christchurch or Queenstown.  Situated at the base of Mount John, we have unparalleled views of iconic Lake Tekapo and the mountain ranges beyond. Tekapo Springs is open 364 days a year.

Our activities include:

 - 5 hot pools (28 - 38.5 Celsius), includes Aqua Play Area with cooler pools. Open all year.
 - Onsite cafe, open all year.
 - Jumpernaut (giant inflatable obstacle course). December - February
 - Aqua Drop (150-metre downhill waterslide). December - February
 - Outdoor ice rink. April - September.
 - 150-metre snow tube. July - October.
 - Steam/sauna rooms plus cold plunge pool, open all year. 
 - Day spa featuring massages, facials and more. 
 - Tekapo Star Gazing - the only guided stargazing and hot pools tour in New Zealand. Tours run 364 nights per year.

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