Recently Viewed
Aoraki Flight: Scenic Helicopter Adventure
4.1
19 Ratings
Glentanner
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Witness breathtaking views and an unforgettable alpine landing.
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Witness breathtaking views and an unforgettable alpine landing.
Duration:
35 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Southern Alps - Glide above the Ben Ohau Mountain Range and the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps. Step outside to enjoy the breathtaking views from an alpine snow landing. Witness New Zealand’s highest mountain from an extraordinary vantage point.
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Delight in an alpine landing within Mount…
- Southern Alps - Glide above the Ben Ohau Mountain Range and the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps. Step outside to enjoy the breathtaking views from an alpine snow landing. Witness New Zealand’s highest mountain from an extraordinary vantage point.
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Delight in an alpine landing within Mount Cook National Park, where you can admire the stunning landscapes, expansive valleys, towering peaks, and meandering rivers from a viewpoint that makes you feel on top of the world.
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Known as the cloud piercer by the Māori, Aoraki/Mount Cook is a sight to behold. On this flight over the Ben Ohau Mountain Range and the peaks of the Southern Alps, you’ll see the legendary mountain. The helicopter will take you to a safe alpine vantage point for a snow landing, allowing you to fully appreciate the view.
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Alpine landing (snow subject to season) approx. 10 minutes
- Pilot guide & commentary
- Allow 35-minute total trip duration including alpine landing
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Alpine landing (snow subject to season) approx. 10 minutes
- Pilot guide & commentary
- Allow 35-minute total trip duration including alpine landing
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's Not Included
- Items of a personal nature
- Items of a personal nature
Additional Information
Aoraki / Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori. You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau mountain range and peaks of the Southern Alps that surround this storied mountain. Your helicopter will manoeuvre you to an alpine vantage point where it’s safe for an alpine landing and time to take it all in. *Snow landings are not…
Aoraki / Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori. You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau mountain range and peaks of the Southern Alps that surround this storied mountain. Your helicopter will manoeuvre you to an alpine vantage point where it’s safe for an alpine landing and time to take it all in. *Snow landings are not guaranteed and are subject to season.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children under 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.
Location
The Helicopter Line, Mount Cook
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(19 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kensk2593un
Apr 7, 2025
Must Do! - Truly an amazing flight--a must do if you're touring NZ and want to really appreciate the beauty. The pilot was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable about the land.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Maura_o
Dec 23, 2024
Fun - It is awesome. Prepare to be wowed by the stunning nature in Mt Cook Park & the Tasman valley glaciers
Review provided by Viator
Debra_o
Nov 11, 2024
Exhilarating with spectacular views - This ride was just perfect. The pilot Greg gave us much history of the area and pointed out areas of interest. Then, when we landed on the top of the mountain in the snow field, it was exhilarating. He took pictures and before we even took off the pictures were available in a beautiful card for us to purchase at the end of the Journey, it was worth every penny
Review provided by Viator
David_s
Feb 20, 2024
Very happy - We did the 35min flight with the landing, we were pleased it took the alternative route as this was much closer to Mt Cook. Weather was great, views, commentary and landing made all the difference. If doing it again, we would do the 40min flight or go from the Mt Cook airport.
Review provided by Viator
Charles_n
Jun 18, 2023
Good even for kids! - Professionally run, with friendly and helpful staff. There was a fog at Glentanners and we were told to go Mt Cook aerodrome where weather was better. Our pilot, Dan was knowledgeable and experienced, landing and take off was smooth. I traveled with my kids and they loved it, playing with the snow on top. If going with a young kid may want to have small sweets with u to comfort them, if they have problems with the air pressure in their ears. But otherwise, it’s perfectly fine for young kids. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Viator
Kombiculture
Jul 27, 2020
Top trip top people - What a magic trip, we hired two helicopters to do a snow landing to celebrate an event, they were so accommodating to what we were after.
Thanks to Michael and Simon our pilots and to all the staff for the friendly and fun environment throughout our experience.
Making our event so memorable and showing us some of the most beautiful and surreal views in the country.
This is not only a bucket list trip but a must do!
Again thanks to the team.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jenny_k
Feb 26, 2024
No snow landing - Third time lucky Gorgeous day great flight - but I flew with my friend from Australia and booked this for a “snow landing” since he never seen snow - not a happening thing at this time of year - this should have been explained as we could’ve paid less just for a scenic flight which is all we got really
Review provided by Viator
Susanna_k
Sep 16, 2024
Heli booking nz mt cook - I booked heli flight in mt cook in late evening to next morning 9.00. I went airport office 8.30 like should be, they said i was the only one who booked that flight so i can't go. I asked why they called me yearlier that is cancelled that reason and i drove there in vain. They said office just opened so there was nobody at work at morning before 8.30.
in any case, the weather was bad, but I would have liked to know when I booked the trip in the evening that no one else was coming so that I wouldn't have driven to the place in vain
Review provided by Viator
Damienn409
Sep 25, 2025
Bad customer service and lack of communication - My kids were so excited for this first-time experience, but the delay and poor customer service turned it into the worst experience we’ve ever had.
We booked for a family of four with a 9 am start and were told to call one hour prior to confirm. At 8 am I was assured the flight was going ahead and asked to be at the meeting point by 8:30. The weather was fine—sunny despite the previous night’s snow.
However, on arrival we were told the flight was delayed and asked to stay on standby. This dragged on until 11 am, with no clear communication. During this time we saw other helicopter flights depart and land with passengers. Each time we checked at reception, we were given a different explanation.
While delays can happen, what made this unacceptable was:
a) being given conflicting reasons each time we asked, and
b) watching other flights go ahead, which made us feel like second-class customers.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Benjaminp_w
Feb 9, 2024
Disappointed - I appreciate that it was necessary to cancel all flights today because of the weather. What I find piss poor is the lack of notification advising of this, when you made the decision to ground all helicopters. We incurred a 400km round trip unnecessarily as a result of your poor customer service.
Not the surprise birthday present I was hoping to give my wife.
Review provided by Viator
