Enjoy a 25-minute helicopter flight including an alpine landing looking directly at Aoraki Mount Cook. Fly up the Tasman Valley, past Aoraki Mt Cook, and over the icebergs of Tasman Terminal Lake and the Tasman Glacier before landing on a mountain.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 25 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 7 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Experience spectacular views from above in your helicopter
- Enjoy stunning views of the Tasman Valley and a glacier lake
- Learn about the area from your experienced pilot
- Enjoy a unique alpine landing amongst the majestic mountains
Full description
Experience Mount Cook National Park from the sky. Enjoy a 25-minute scenic adventure that includes an alpine landing amongst the mountains. Have exceptional views of Aoraki (Mt Cook) and the surrounding snow-capped mountain ranges right from take off.
Be captivated throughout the entire flight. Explore the valleys and peaks of the national park. Journey through the Tasman Valley and over a breathtaking blue glacier lake. Experience an alpine landing on the stunning upper snowfields in the Southern Alps.
Disembark the aircraft and enjoy the elevated alpine landscape before returning to the helicopter to fly back to Mount Cook Airport. Your expert pilot will offer informative and interesting commentary throughout the flight to ensure you receive the best possible experience.
Includes
- 25-minute scenic flight with alpine landing
- Pilot guide with commentary
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
The details below may change if you update your current selection:
Meeting point
Mount Cook Aerodrome, Mount Cook Rd, Mount Cook 7999, New Zealand.
Open in Google Maps ⟶Important information
What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Closed-toe shoes
Not allowed
- Bags
Know before you go
- You will receive an email from the local partner to confirm your exact flight date and time after booking and this might be different from what you requested
- If the tour is canceled due to the weather conditions you will be offered a full refund or rescheduled tour
- Please note that weight and balance limits apply to all aircraft. Passenger weight limits are 116 kilograms (255 pounds)
- Your flight may be rescheduled in the rare case that the combined weights of all passengers reach the maximum safety limit
- Pickup and drop-off are available in Mount Cook Village (please contact the local partner directly to arrange)
- You can use your camera and phone during the flight
- Check-in closes 45 minutes prior to flight departure time