Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight

Highlights

Rugged high-country landscape offers astounding vistas
Brief landing on a snowfield: photo ops of mountains and glaciers
Listen to the pilot’s commentary on the Ben Ohau Range

Summary

This 20-minute scenic flight sweeps over the rugged high-country landscapes of the Ben Ohau Range, including a brief snow landing. After hotel pickup, you’re transferred to the helicopter base in Mt Cook village, where you’ll board a twin-engine helicopter that seats up to six passengers. Look out over a panorama of mountain peaks that surround the valleys of the Canterbury region, carved out by glaciers centuries ago. See the glacial waters of Lake Pukaki from above, and look north for a glimpse of distant Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain, which towers 12,217 feet (3,724 meters) above sea level in the UNESCO-listed national park. Listen as your pilot delivers expert commentary en route to one of the mountain peaks, where you’ll experience a soft landing in a snowfield. After some fantastic photo ops, you’ll fly back to the tour base for a ground transfer back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

20 minutes

Why take this tour?

This scenic helicopter flight, departing from Mt. Cook village, includes a brief snow landing high in the rugged mountains. It’s an ideal option if you’re looking for the opportunity to touch snow in an alpine setting while enjoying the vista. The pilot acts as your guide for points of interest including Lake Pukaki and the Ben Ohau Range as seen from above.

What’s included?

Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
Pilot guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 20m
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

The Helicopter Line Mount Cook

About operator:

Glentanner Park is situated within a genuine working high country sheep station located in an idyllic setting at the base of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook. The surrounding scenery varies from the glacial fed Lake Pukaki and the surrounding rugged high country landscape to the soaring peaks and mighty glaciers of the Southern Alps. The Helicopter Line provides a range of scenic flights that venture into this alpine wonderland and offer you the privileged views.