Aoraki/ Mt Cook Scenic Flights

This 5* rated Mt Cook scenic flight will include a helicopter flight along the whole length of the mighty Tasman Glacier...Show More

This 5* rated Mt Cook scenic flight will include a helicopter flight along the whole length of the mighty Tasman Glacier. All our helicopter tours include personal commentary from your pilot. They are passionate about their backyard and will show you the hidden treasures of this National Park.

Highlights:
* Fly the full length of the Tasman Glacier
* Spectacular views of Aoraki/Mt Cook – New Zealand’s highest mountain
* Experience a high snow landing on the Tasman Glacier and stand in year round snow

On this helicopter tour you will discover the real highlights of the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
After that you will fly the full length of the Tasman Glacier to appreciate the size and scale of New Zealand’s longest “river of ice”.
Then you will fly close to the mountain peaks, to view this incredible alpine region. You will also get amazing views of New Zealand’s highest peak -Aoraki /Mt Cook. In addition you will view hanging glaciers, blue ice and rocky mountain peaks, with photo opportunities in every direction.
Finally, your snow landing on the magnificent Tasman Glacier. Your pilot may shut off the helicopter so you can experience the ‘sound of silence”.

This really is a majestic helicopter flight which allows you to discover some of the many hidden treasures within the National Park.Show Less

This is it! – if you have dreamt of truly experiencing the ultimate helicopter tour of the Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Pa...Show More

This is it! – if you have dreamt of truly experiencing the ultimate helicopter tour of the Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park, then this signature helicopter flight will tick every box.

On a clear day you will have the opportunity to see across to both the East & West coastlines of New Zealand’s South Island at the same time!

Highlights:
* Fly around the summit of New Zealand’s highest mountain – Aoraki/Mt.Cook
* Experience a snow landing on the Tasman Glacier
* See icebergs on the Tasman Terminal Lake
* View blue ice, hanging glaciers and the world famous West Coast Glaciers of Fox & Franz Josef
* Coastal Views of New Zealand’s South Island

This helicopter tour is the ultimate way to view the summit of Aoraki/ Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak and the spectacular surrounding National Park scenery.

Then you will experience a snow landing high up on on the Tasman Glacier and stand amongst the “natural silence” of this very special place. View hanging glaciers, spectacular rivers of ice and the other wordly blue of deep ice crevasses. To top it off on a clear day the views of the incredible West Coast and wild Tasman Sea from your seat will provide a “birds eye” view of both sides of the South Island.
Finally you will fly over the carved icebergs of the Tasman Terminal Lake on your return flight before returning to the Southern Lakes Helicopter base.
In 50 minutes you will have experienced the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park at its finest. Life really doesn’t get any better than this!Show Less

Enjoy a taster of the scenery Aoraki/ Mt Cook is so famous for with a short adventure into remote and untamed Southern A...Show More

Enjoy a taster of the scenery Aoraki/ Mt Cook is so famous for with a short adventure into remote and untamed Southern Alps.

Experience a high alpine landing
Views of Aoraki/ Mt Cook
View hanging glaciers
See Icebergs on the Tasman Terminal Lake
Departing Aoraki Mt Cook airport , the journey begins by soaring over carved icebergs of the Tasman Terminal Lake and high over the Liebig range and the Murchison Glacier. Soak up views of this incredible alpine environment. We land at a high alpine location – take a breath of crisp alpine air and enjoy rugged mountain views out over Aoraki/ Mt Cook National Park

The perfect scenic flight ‘sampler’ & a great way to get a feel for the grandeur of the Southern Alps landscapes.Show Less