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Highlights
- Fly over Mount Cook's alpine landscapes on a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute scenic helicopter flight with an alpine landing.
- Touch down on a snowfield and take in aerial views of mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and valleys from above.
- Choose your route to explore the Ben Ohau Mountain Range, Southern Alps, Mount Cook, or the region's glaciers and icefalls.
- Learn about the peaks and glaciers below through informative commentary from your experienced pilot throughout the flight.
Your Experience
Take to the skies over Mount Cook's alpine landscapes on a scenic helicopter flight with an alpine landing. Choose from four flight durations and routes, with each option offering aerial views of mountain ranges, glaciers, valleys, and lakes before touching down on a snowfield.
Getting started
Arrive at the designated meeting point for your scheduled helicopter flight and prepare for your aerial adventure. Choose a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute flight according to the option selected, with an alpine landing and informative pilot commentary included.
What to expect
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Scenic helicopter flight: Soar above the alpine landscapes around Mount Cook, taking in sweeping views of mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and valleys from the air.
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Alpine landing: Touch down on a snowfield and step out to experience the alpine environment up close.
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Choose your route: Select an experience covering the Ben Ohau Mountain Range, Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, or Mount Cook with views of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, as per your selected option.
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Mount Cook & glacier views: The longer 55-minute flight takes you towards Mount Cook, Franz Josef Glacier, and Fox Glacier, with aerial views of Tasman Glacier and Lake.
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Pilot commentary: Learn more about the peaks, glaciers, valleys, and landscapes below through informative commentary from your pilot.
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Choose your flight duration: Pick a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute experience depending on how much of the alpine landscape you want to see.
Inclusions
- 25, 35, 40 or 55 min scenic helicopter flight (as per option selected)
- Informative pilot commentary
- Alpine landing
- Access to Ben Ohau Mountain Range and Southern Alps or Mount Cook, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier or Hochstetter Icefall (as per option selected)
- Aerial views of Burnett Mountains & Mackenzie Basin or Tasman Glacier & Lake
- (as per option selected)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.