Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight
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40 minutes
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Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The Mt Cook National Park’s towering mountains, vast glaciers and remote snowfields inspired Sir Edmund Hillary, before his quest of Mt Everest.
This flight takes you past the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/Mt Cook and the upper Tasman Glacier before a thrilling alpine landing in the snow. You’ll fly home through the remote Burnett Mountains with the expansive and arid Mackenzie Basin below you.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
Please advise preferred flight time at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
Pilot guide
Items of a personal nature
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Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking views.
Gregory T,
Mar 9, 2024
- Viator
4.00The experience was breathtaking! The only problem we had was that we could not understand what the pilot was saying through our headsets. This really detracted from the experience but other than that it was awesome!
Amazing experience with one flaw
Kilian N,
Feb 23, 2024
- Viator
4.00Once in a lifetime opportunity, amazing to learn about the glaciers. Only 4 stars as we didn't do a snow landing as advertised. Our daughter was disappointed.
Mt Cook Helicopter flight/landing
Mark H,
Nov 22, 2023
- Viator
5.00The views while in flight and after landing were spectacular. It was a gorgeous, clear day so we had good views of all the major peaks and glaciers. Our pilot provided excellent commentary throughout the flight. Highly recommended!
Truly amazing once we went
Jessica E,
Aug 8, 2023
- Viator
5.00Truly breathtaking views, and our pilot was great. We had to reschedule due to weather, which was fine, but the company communication wasn’t great.
Landing on top of MT...
Guillermo S,
Jun 8, 2023
- Viator
5.00Landing on top of MT Cook!!!! Visually outstanding with the tazman glaciar framing the flight! A superb experience
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