Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing
Overview
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25 minutes
Mobile ticket
This short scenic flight option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to experience the thrill of a helicopter flight with incredible alpine views. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.
*Snow landings are not guaranteed and are subject to season.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
This short scenic option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to land on a mountain and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Landing up in the alpine environment and step foot high up in the mountains with the opportunity to take photos and videos with family and friends with the beautiful Mount Cook National Park landscape surrounding you.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Allow 35-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.
Pilot guide
Alpine landing (snow subject to season) approx. 10 minutes
Scenic helicopter flight
Food and drinks
Options
Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unprofessional team
Richard L,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Not very great. The flight was unreasonably postponed in avery clear sky condition. It was then scheduled to cancel few hours later with even better weather conditions. The only reason we could imagine is they didn't have more people at the booked time, which is very unprofessional and terrible. After some unpleasant arguments, they finally agreed to let us fly. The flight itself is a very great experience though One more thing is I was charged $714 for 3 people while the ticket price is $232 or $236 something, don't know what went wrong.
It was a fantastic...
Grace C,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fantastic adventure with Sam, the skilled pilot who shared fascinating insights about the amazing locations and assisted us in capturing stunning photographs. It is worth every penny, and I highly recommend everyone to participate in this exceptional tour.
The highlight of our four weeks in NZ - unmissable
Terry J,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our initial booking was cancelled due to low cloud over the flight path but another was found the next morning without any problem at all by the desk staff. We took off into clear skies and high cloud. The views were fantastic and the glacier walk was expertly supervised by our pilot, who also provided a very detailed description of what we were flying over. Absolutely brilliant.
Misleading
Aninda P,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00If you are doing it in the summer , then there is no snow . They just take you for 5-7 min on a kind of a hill and back . No resemblance to any of the photographs shown in the site . Also it was hot - we went in early March . In short completely misleading and utterly disappointing.
Superb fun, excellent thrill!
Jonathan N,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hassle free, easy to follow safety rules. Pilot was friendly, and helpful. Assisted all passengers with taking photos. Excellent pilot skills, leaving us all feel comfortable in the air.
Great Experience!
bettinan279,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy and Julia were so helpful and kind while helping me choose which flight I would take. I had a great time. Thank you for a wonderful experience. I will highly recommend a the Helicopter Line to my friends and family.
50th birthday celebration
Daniel B,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was such an incredible experience flying around the glacier and witnessing the snowy mountains, especially when celebrating my 50th birthday with my wife! Thank you guys again for the amazing memories!
Poor weather
Carol W,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Unfortunately our helicopter flight was cancelled due to poor weather conditions The company were really good with advising us and trying to sort out alternatives, unfortunately we had limited time so unable to reschedule
Fantastic!
Departure62101481744,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Highly recommended. Well arranged, nice people. We wouldn't have missed it.
Would love to go again.
G9061BHkimr,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our pilot Nigel was lovely, and explained why we couldn’t land on snow as the cloud was too low. That was a bit disappointing but it was still a great experience.
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