Heliski Mt Cook
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Mount Cook Heliski offers the ultimate heli ski experience across 6 mountain ranges which makes up the single largest heliski area in New Zealand. Led by the professionals from Alpine Guides and flown by The Helicopter Line you will enjoy exclusive terrain within Aoraki Mt Cook National Park to the Ben Ohau Range that lies above the picturesque lake Pukaki. Treated to New Zealand's highest landings accompanied by the longest heliski runs (up to 1,100 metre descent) you are in for a heliski spectacle like no other.
The Terrain This unique region is dominated by huge, heavily glaciated peaks meaning some of the helicopter landings are up to 2,800 metres making them the highest in NZ. Combine this elevation with glaciation and huge annual snowfall and you are left with unbeatable snow conditions that will live in your memory forever!
Location
What you need to know
- __Your Ability__ Mount Cook Heliski work on 4 broad 'Ability' levels. Choose which level fits you and note this in your booking form. Level 1:
- Confidently ride/ski Blue runs at a ski area
- May have no heliskiing experience
- May have no powder snow experience Level 2:
- Confidently ride/ski Black runs at a ski area
- May have no powder snow experience
- May have some heliski experience in intermediate terrain Level 3
- May not have heli-skied, but can ride/ski Double Black runs at a ski area in powder snow
- Or experienced heli-skier. Will ride/ski 5 - 10 (800 metre) runs per day Level 4
- Can ride/ski any terrain
- Very experienced heli-skier. Will ride/ski 10 or more (1,000 metre) runs per day
- 5 epic heli ski runs in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
- Delicious picnic lunch
- Safety equipment
- Professional guide
- Transfers from Mt Cook village to the helipad
- Allow 7 hours
- 9am (returns 3.45pm)
- Departs Mount Cook Airport, Mount Cook Rd, Mount Cook National Park
- Operates July to September only
- You don’t have to be an expert skier or boarder! Strong intermediate skiers & snowboarders can heli-ski & are welcome
- Skis, boots & poles are available to rent if required. From $50 for skis only & $75 for skis, boots & poles
- Snowboards & boots are not available to rent
- If 5 runs isn't enough then extra runs can be purchased for $125 per run on the day
- Bring goggles or quality sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack between 2 people (about 30 litres) is useful for water, a spare pair of gloves, or a warm beanie
- Moderate fitness is required
- Advance bookings are essential
- Minimum numbers apply
- Minimum age is 10 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
- Helisking is weather dependent. A weather call will be made each morning to advise if your trip is going ahead. We recommend booking for your first day in the region and allow a few days in case a backup day is required
- Children under 12 years of age will not be permitted
- Supervising adults must accompany the child. The provider reserves the right to refuse to carry children if experience and conditions are, in their opinion, not appropriate
- 90mm or wider underfoot skis are recommended
- Alpine skis, telemark or snowboards are welcome. Please ride on whatever you are comfortable with, ensuring it is well waxed
- Snowboarders: have your bindings mounted so the stance is as far back as possible
- Bring goggles or quality sunglasses, and plenty of sunscreen
- A small backpack between two people (about 30 litres) is useful for water, a spare pair of gloves, or a warm beanie
- Rental of skis, boots and ski poles available at additional charge
- Heliskiing is for strong-intermediate (and better) skiers and snowboarders who are keen on some adventure
Recent reviews
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Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 25877
- This experience is supplied by Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd
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