Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Overview

Available languages

English

40 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

Tasman Glacier

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Marvel at the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/ Mount Cook. Be thrilled by an alpine landing in the snow.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)

Pilot guide

Items of a personal nature

Options

Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight

Reviews

4.78

58 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Mt Cook helicopter experience
Karen V,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We went on this flight on a sunny day late afternoon in April. We all got to watch a safety video before onboard the helicopter. The ground persons well organised everyone line up base on the flight options. Onboarding the helicopter everyone followed the instructions and our pilot Richard well explained different mountains and Tasman glacier during the flight time. The helicopter flight wasnt fast so didn't t feel uncomfortable. The views from the high up is amazing and there are numbers of moments we were flight along side the mountains so we can view the mountains from very closely. The snow peak landing was great experience and we got to have some nice photos with mt Cook, the helicopter, and kids have few minutes snow playing time at the peak. It wasn't that cold up the Alps peak compared to when we were on the ground. For someone wants to give a try helicopter ride this is a nice option.
Awesome experience
Isabela P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was amazing!!! Thank you again for this epic experience! Definitely will recommend to everyone! Greg is a fantastic pilot!
Amazing flight!
HelenZ283,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Richard is very friendly and knowledgeable, we had a great experience. The view is simply stunning!
Wonderful!
Karl35 12,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful quiet flight. A very experienced pilot who explained the mountains and glaciers very extensively and competently. Despite the price a definite recommendation!
Highly recommend!
Z5862TXlaurad,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was our first helicopter ride ever and we were impressed by the safety video and precautions. Our pilot was very calm and even when the helicopter was buffeted by wind he remained calm and in control. He explained what we were viewing as we flew by and was happy to answer any questions. He helped me onto the slippery ice when we landed on the glacier and took photos of everyone.
Awesome adventure
PennyC1204,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took a flight up to view Mt Cook on a perfect day in such a picturesque area of NZ. Having never flown in a helicopter I was very anxious. Wow! what an awesome experience, if you ever get the opportunity totally jump aboard. Thanks to The Helicopter Line who made me feel comfortable & safe with their experienced staff & professionalism.
Great pilot great flight
wtpgrant,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ben was a great piolet happy to impart his knowledge to us. Highly recommend this flight
A wonderful flight
jokea762,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very positive experiance with the helicopter Line Mount Cook. We had to change our date of flying due to the weather. Bud the next day we had a comfortable en beautiful flight.
Visiting from South América
Jorge G,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing experience whit a very quite flight.The pilot explain all the time about the mountains and history.Later we landing over the Fox Glacier and walking over the snow and take very good pictures
The best experience in New Zealand!!!🇳🇿
giorgioaA7040AQ,May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Starting from the staff, they were very attentive and helped me in everything!, about the experience was unique, the view was unmatched and amazing! Landing in the snow for a couple of photos that will never be forgotten and will always surprise everyone who sees them!

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Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Overview

Available languages

English

40 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

Tasman Glacier

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Marvel at the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/ Mount Cook. Be thrilled by an alpine landing in the snow.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)

Pilot guide

Items of a personal nature

Options

Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight

Reviews

4.78

58 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Mt Cook helicopter experience
Karen V,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We went on this flight on a sunny day late afternoon in April. We all got to watch a safety video before onboard the helicopter. The ground persons well organised everyone line up base on the flight options. Onboarding the helicopter everyone followed the instructions and our pilot Richard well explained different mountains and Tasman glacier during the flight time. The helicopter flight wasnt fast so didn't t feel uncomfortable. The views from the high up is amazing and there are numbers of moments we were flight along side the mountains so we can view the mountains from very closely. The snow peak landing was great experience and we got to have some nice photos with mt Cook, the helicopter, and kids have few minutes snow playing time at the peak. It wasn't that cold up the Alps peak compared to when we were on the ground. For someone wants to give a try helicopter ride this is a nice option.
Awesome experience
Isabela P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was amazing!!! Thank you again for this epic experience! Definitely will recommend to everyone! Greg is a fantastic pilot!
Amazing flight!
HelenZ283,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Richard is very friendly and knowledgeable, we had a great experience. The view is simply stunning!
Wonderful!
Karl35 12,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful quiet flight. A very experienced pilot who explained the mountains and glaciers very extensively and competently. Despite the price a definite recommendation!
Highly recommend!
Z5862TXlaurad,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was our first helicopter ride ever and we were impressed by the safety video and precautions. Our pilot was very calm and even when the helicopter was buffeted by wind he remained calm and in control. He explained what we were viewing as we flew by and was happy to answer any questions. He helped me onto the slippery ice when we landed on the glacier and took photos of everyone.
Awesome adventure
PennyC1204,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took a flight up to view Mt Cook on a perfect day in such a picturesque area of NZ. Having never flown in a helicopter I was very anxious. Wow! what an awesome experience, if you ever get the opportunity totally jump aboard. Thanks to The Helicopter Line who made me feel comfortable & safe with their experienced staff & professionalism.
Great pilot great flight
wtpgrant,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ben was a great piolet happy to impart his knowledge to us. Highly recommend this flight
A wonderful flight
jokea762,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very positive experiance with the helicopter Line Mount Cook. We had to change our date of flying due to the weather. Bud the next day we had a comfortable en beautiful flight.
Visiting from South América
Jorge G,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing experience whit a very quite flight.The pilot explain all the time about the mountains and history.Later we landing over the Fox Glacier and walking over the snow and take very good pictures
The best experience in New Zealand!!!🇳🇿
giorgioaA7040AQ,May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Starting from the staff, they were very attentive and helped me in everything!, about the experience was unique, the view was unmatched and amazing! Landing in the snow for a couple of photos that will never be forgotten and will always surprise everyone who sees them!