Soar above the breathtaking Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki / Mount Cook and marvel at the stunning upper Tasman Glacier.

Highlights

• Explore the breathtaking ice and glacier formations and be awestruck by the sheer magnificence of these frozen sculptures.
• Experience the remoteness of the Burnett Mountains and the expansive Mackenzie Basin.
• Soar into the mountains and make an alpine landing (snow is subject to season).

Duration

40-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.

Please allow approximately 1 hour for check-in, safety briefing and your flight.

About

Experience an amazing flight over the stunning braided rivers of the Mackenzie Basin. Enjoy breathtaking views of New Zealand’s highest peak and fly past the impressive Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki / Mount Cook. See the upper Tasman Glacier before an exhilarating alpine landing in the snow. The return flight takes you through the remote Burnett Mountains.

What’s included

• Scenic helicopter flight.
• Alpine Landing.
• Informative pilot commentary.
• Complimentary transportation can be provided from Aoraki / Mount Cook Village.

More Info

Get ready! Here’s what you should know

Departure Locations
Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base, Glentanner Park, Mount Cook National Park.

Departure Times and check in
Please call 0800 650 651 (freephone within NZ) or 0064 3 435 1801 (international mobiles), 24 hours prior to departure to reconfirm your booking.

1 hour prior to departure, please call 0800 650 651 for the final weather check.

Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Weather
Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.

What to bring

• Warm clothing.
• Sturdy covered shoes.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Your phone/camera.

Additional Information

Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.

Minimum passenger numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.

Prices include concession fees contributing toward conservation and sustainability management.

Drones, iPads and selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety.