Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight

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.

• 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

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.

Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers