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Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight
South Island, New Zealand
- 35 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 35 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight above the magnificent alpine landscape of Aoraki/Mt Cook and its surrounding peaks, and make a snow landing atop Richardson Glacier. You’ll soar above steep ridges and rise over a mountain pass that affords aerial views of the Ben Ohau Range. Step out and play in the snow before enjoying more expansive views down the Tasman Valley. Pilot narration on the sights is included.
- 35-minute alpine explorer helicopter tour with snow landing
- Step foot into the snowfield above Richardson Glacier
- See views of Mt Cook/Aoraki from the summit
- Listen to narration provided by the pilot
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Alpine landing (snow subject to season) 5-10 minutes
- Pilot guide
- Items of a personal nature
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Helicopter Line, Mount CookGlentanner Park, State Highway 80, Glentanner 7999, New Zealand
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your way to the helicopter base at Glentanner Park in Mt Cook Village. Board the twin-engine helicopter, which seats up to six passengers. Buckle up after a safety briefing in preparation for a 35-minute scenic flight that includes a snow landing at the summit of Richardson Glacier.
Listen to commentary from your pilot who expertly hovers the helicopter above an alpine landscape of scarred ridges left by ancient glaciers. Soar over steep and rugged ridges of the Ben Ohau Range en route to a mountain pass through the Southern Alps.
Experience a brief landing atop Richardson Glacier and step out of the helicopter to play in the snow. Take advantage of prime views of 12,217-foot (3,724-meter) Aoraki/Mt Cook from above.
On your return flight to Glentanner Park, look down the Tasman Valley toward Lake Pukaki.
Listen to commentary from your pilot who expertly hovers the helicopter above an alpine landscape of scarred ridges left by ancient glaciers. Soar over steep and rugged ridges of the Ben Ohau Range en route to a mountain pass through the Southern Alps.
Experience a brief landing atop Richardson Glacier and step out of the helicopter to play in the snow. Take advantage of prime views of 12,217-foot (3,724-meter) Aoraki/Mt Cook from above.
On your return flight to Glentanner Park, look down the Tasman Valley toward Lake Pukaki.
Southern Alps (Pass By)
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children under 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Featured review
Charles_N
Professionally run, with friendly and helpful staff. There was a fog at Glentanners and we were told to go Mt Cook aerodrome where weather was better. Our pilot, Dan was knowledgeable and experienced, landing and take off was smooth. I traveled with my kids and they loved it, playing with the snow on top. If going with a young kid may want to have small sweets with u to comfort them, if they have problems with the air pressure in their ears. But otherwise, it’s perfectly fine for young kids. Highly recommended!
Reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Jenny_K, Feb 2024
Third time lucky Gorgeous day great flight - but I flew with my friend from Australia and booked this for a “snow landing” since he never seen snow - not a happening thing at this time of year - this should have been explained as we could’ve paid less just for a scenic flight which is all we got really
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Kia Ora Jenny,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. How wonderful that the weather played game for your flight. Unfortunately, our seasonal snow landings at this time of year do not have snow. Thank you for your feedback and we will make sure it gets back to the team.
Kind Regards,
The Helicopter Line
DAVID_S, Feb 2024
We did the 35min flight with the landing, we were pleased it took the alternative route as this was much closer to Mt Cook. Weather was great, views, commentary and landing made all the difference. If doing it again, we would do the 40min flight or go from the Mt Cook airport.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Kia Ora David,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed your flight with us. We will pass on the kind words to our team. We look forward to having you back to fly with us again on one of our longer flights.
Kind regards,
The Team at The Helicopter Line
BenjaminP_W, Feb 2024
I appreciate that it was necessary to cancel all flights today because of the weather. What I find piss poor is the lack of notification advising of this, when you made the decision to ground all helicopters. We incurred a 400km round trip unnecessarily as a result of your poor customer service.
Not the surprise birthday present I was hoping to give my wife.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Benjamin,
We appreciate your feedback and your review. We are sorry your flight was cancelled due to weather. Unfortunately, the weather in this region is unpredictable and not always on our side.
Information regarding weather is provided in our booking confirmations. Please do not hesitate to be in touch if you would like to further discuss your experience at mountcook@helicopter.co.nz.
We hope you enjoy your South Island travels.
Best wishes,
The Helicopter Line
Kind regards,
The Helicopter Line
Charles_N, Jun 2023
Professionally run, with friendly and helpful staff. There was a fog at Glentanners and we were told to go Mt Cook aerodrome where weather was better. Our pilot, Dan was knowledgeable and experienced, landing and take off was smooth. I traveled with my kids and they loved it, playing with the snow on top. If going with a young kid may want to have small sweets with u to comfort them, if they have problems with the air pressure in their ears. But otherwise, it’s perfectly fine for young kids. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Charles,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We are glad we could get you flying. We will pass on the kind words to Dan, your pilot. Thank you for recommending us.
Kind Regards,
The Team at The Helicopter Line
Elva L, Mar 2016
We did not go on this flight. It was too windy all day- Sun 6th Mar. All helicopters were grounded. We re-booked for Fox Glacier on Sun 13th Mar. but no helicopters were flying that afternoon. Finally we got our flight at Franz Joseph. I wouldn't book this way again because I didn't have the flexibility to do something different when nothing was flying. I was very pleased with the flight we did go on, however every one else paid just 310 NZD PP for the flight we paid 336.80 AUD PP
Matthew S, May 2015
Amazing sights, friendly crew, but be warned minimum numbers required to fly, so you may end up sitting around waiting for late tourists!
Robert D, Apr 2010
We think it would have been amazing if we had been able to walk on a glacier; however, we did get to walk on some snow.
Rachel S, Feb 2007
We had a fantastic time! The weather, the views, the helicopter it was all fantastic. The guide was great too, he told us what we were seeing and made sure we all had photos taken on the glacier. Well worth it! Thank you.
Yoshiki_K, Jan 2023
当日朝9時を予約していたが天候（くもがのこっている）理由にキャンセルされ、再予約。ただ時間に余裕ができたため、再予約ではアップデートした。
そのおかげでマウントクックを周回し複数の氷河及び、雪原を十分に堪能することが出来た。
夏であり、雪原含め全く寒くなかった。サングラスはあった方が良いが、ヘリコプター内は昨無なく軽装で良い。地理が頭に入っていた方が楽しめるのでその点だけ悔い。
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