Highlights
- Choose from a 20, 35, or 55 minutes helicopter flight
- Beautiful scenery over the Aoraki/Mount Cook highest mountain in New Zealand!
- All options include a landing
- Great photo opportunities!
Description
Mount Cook (Aoraki) is the highest peak in the Southern Alps mountain range, so it is quite easy to spot from the ground; however, for those who want to get up close and personal to this amazing goliath, there's one method that ensures you will get the best views from a totally unique angle. The Helicopter Line offer breathtaking scenic flights of this phenomenal alpine region and even give you the option of touching the snow for yourself!
From their Mount Cook base out of Glentanner Park – only 15 minutes’ drive from the Aoraki/Mount Cook Village – you will depart on a spectacular flight of your choice. From within the comfortable, roomy cabin of a European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrel or an AS350 Squirrel helicopter, you will be awestruck at the view that unfolds below you, as you take in the best of New Zealand's national parks, lakes, mountains and glaciers with a birds-eye view.
The Helicopter Line is proud to hold the highest level of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations. This means that regular monitoring and auditing of all aspects of their operations occur, ensuring your safety is the highest priority.
Mt Cook & The Glaciers - 55 minutes
This is the top of the range flight, which see's you flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's longest glacier, leads you to views of the unbelievably beautiful Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, snowfields and Aoraki/Mt Cook. Experience a snow landing as you take in unbeatable vistas of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. Touch the snow and breathe in the clean mountain air. Wind down your flight with picturesque views of the summit ridge of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Alpine Explorer - 35 minutes
Fly high over the Ben Ohau Mountains, close to the steep ridges. Then, sweep over a mountain pass before seeing the Aoraki/Mount Cook views opening up below. Land in this gorgeous alpine terrain for a play in the snow.
Alpine Vista - 20 minutes
You can still touch the snow on this quick-yet-amazing flight. Land amongst the mighty Southern Alps and marvel at the views from this rugged white paradise. Take in spectacular views of the impressive Mackenzie Basin and Lake Pukaki. You'll be on top of the world following this short but incredible flight experience.
Trip Includes
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Snow landing
- Informative commentary
- Mt Cook village accommodation transfers
Duration
- Allow 2 hours including accommodation transfers
Departures
- Morning & afternoon
- Departs from The Helicopter Line helipad at Glentanner Park, a short drive from Mt Cook village
- Mt Cook village accommodation transfers available
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- All flights include a snow landing
- Child (4-14yrs) & infant (0-3yrs) rates apply
- Children aged 0-3yrs are required to sit on an adults lap if they weigh under 15kg
- All scenic flights require minimum numbers to confirm
Normal Retail Prices
- Alpine Vista:
- adult NZD$330.00
- child (4-14yrs) NZD$231.00
- infant (0-3yrs) NZD$165.00
- Alpine Explorer:
- adult NZD$495.00
- child (4-14yrs) NZD$350.00
- infant (0-3yrs) NZD$250.00
- Mt Cook & The Glaciers:
- adult NZD$765.00
- child (4-14yrs) NZD$535.00
- infant (0-3yrs) NZD$382.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
Hiya Geoff, Thanks so much for your question. The seating on the Helicopters is determined by weight for the front and the back of the craft, you can see the views from every seat in the craft however there are only two windows and 4 seats in the back so if you are travelling in a couple of a group you can switch seats in the back row after each leg of the flight. they use a fleet of AS350 squirrels, offering great viewing from every seat.
Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 10th Aug 23 at 10:23