Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Fly from Christchurch to view the highest mountain in New Zealand, Aoraki Mount Cook—the training ground of Sir Edmund Hillary.

Viewing the Canterbury plains, lakes, Tasman Glacier, and the spectacular ice falls of the many smaller glaciers in the region.

Experience the New Zealand Southern Alps on board a luxury helicopter.

Alpine landing, seasonal snow if the weather allows.

Fly home through Lord of the Rings country and see the spectacular film site used in the trilogy.

Returning to Christchurch after 3 hours to continue your further travels.'

Great photo opportunities throughout your flight.

Pilot commentary throughout your flight.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 paying passengers per booking is required

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own care person and a fare paid for them. Pilot may be unable to lift customer.

Please provide a cell phone number for us to contact you on.

reconfirmation of booking is required 24 hours prior to departure by calling 03 3584360

If we are able to land on the alpine site, snow may be present on the landing site. It will be soft and require good mobility to move around

Weather dependent.

We can only land on the alpine landing site if weather allows. Your pilot will inform you.

Please carry any essential medication with you on your flight.

Please advise pilot of any medical conditions that may require urgent care if you fall ill whilst travelling with us.

Snow may be soft to walk on if we are able to land on the alpine landing site

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Landing and facility fees

Food and drinks

Lunch

What To Expect

Garden City Helicopters

Check in and weighing of passengers. Meet your pilot and be given an extensive helicopter safety briefing. Toilet stop before departing.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Canterbury Region

Depart south towards Aoraki Mount Cook, heading over the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plain. View the variation of farming activity in the fields below from sheep & dairy farming to crops.

Admission Not Applicable

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