Mount Cook and The Glaciers Helicopter Flight

Badge of ExcellenceSouth Island, New Zealand

55 minutes (approx.)
Flight time: 55 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Float into the air and above the mountains with this helicopter ride, which gets you to gorgeous high places without needing expert mountaineering skills. Glide over Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain and down the Tasman glacier, getting a spectacular view with helpful commentary from the pilot.

Land in pristine snow and walk around--then climb back into the warm aircraft
Safety certified: Airbus helicopters comply with high standard of aviation safety
Hotel pick up offered: get straight into the air
All about the view: get amongst New Zealand’s highest mountains

What's Included

Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
Pilot guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Items of a personal nature

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Helicopter Line, Mount Cook
Glentanner Park, State Highway 80, Glentanner 7999, New Zealand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 364 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

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.
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and are under 15kgs
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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.

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Featured review

Anne_A

The helicopter flight was an amazing and unique experience. We flew all the way from Glentanner to the West Coast (via Mt Cook, Franz-Joseph and Fox Glacier). Unforgettable! The views were immaculate and we even did a snow landing. Everyone was super nice and it was all well organised. This experience is a bit more expensive, but it’s worth it!

Reviews

4.5

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Amazing experience

Anne_A, Apr 2024

Response from Host, May 2024

Kia Ora Anne, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed your flight with our team. Seeing Aoraki / Mount Cook, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers is the ultimate glacier experience. We love this flight and are so pleased you did too. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for flying with us. Kind regards, The Helicopter Line

An absolute unique experience

Achim_B, Mar 2024

A wonderful and outstanding experience. Many thanks to our pilot who explained and showed a lot of interesting things. An absolute unique experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Kia Ora Achim, Thank you for this fantastic, 5-star review. We are glad you got to experience the breathtaking scenery of Aoraki / Mount Cook. We thank you for joining us. Best wishes, The Helicopter Line

A memorable flying trip

Andrew_F, Feb 2024

The ground staff provided excellent services by explaining details of our trip and safety procedures. Greg, both our pilot and guide, carried us safely over top of the mountains as well as throughout the trip! We are pleased to say that the whole trip was memorable caused it was managed by capable hands.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Kia Ora Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful 5-star review. We will be sure to pass along your feedback to our team. We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your flight with us. Thank you for joining us in Aoraki / Mount Cook. Best wishes, The Helicopter Line

Amazing views!

Aubrey_D, Dec 2023

We scheduled this after our Franz Joseph glacier experience was cancelled due to weather. This ended up being even better because we saw all of the glaciers in one trip. We had good weather and the views were exceptional!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Kia Ora Aubrey, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5- star review. We're so glad you were able to fly with us in Mount Cook. Nothing beats good weather and a flight over glaciers. Thank you for joining us.

Outstanding

Harry_C, Oct 2023

OUTSTANDING! This a must to do, it was an amazing flight with unbelievable scenery. This has to be the best helicopter flight tour that my wife and I have been on and we have been on a few. The scenery will leave you speechless, then to top it off, they land on the glacier which was amazing! There is no rush at all and very enjoyable. I highly recommend it! Well worth it.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Kia Ora Harry, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to be your best helicopter flight so far. The views really are spectacular. Landing on the glacier is extraordinary. We thank you for your recommendation and support.

HeliGlacierRide

Mili_M, Aug 2023

The BEST experience ever!!!Everyone at the station specially Hazel as well as the pilot were super!! The landing at Franz Josef glacier was just phenomenal!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Mili_M, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed your scenic flight with us and got to experience the breath taking landing above Franz Josef Glacier. I have passed on the kind words to Hazel and the pilot! Thanks so much for joining us. Kind Regards, The Team at The Helicopter Line Mount Cook

Mt Cook splendor

Steven_S, May 2023

Stepping out of the helo into the new snow to take in 360 view. Saw mountain goat running across the mountain

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Kia Ora Steven, Thank you for leaving us a kind review. We are glad you enjoyed the Mount Cook and The Glaciers flight, taking in the beautiful views Mount Cook has to offer and getting to see the mountain goats. We thank you for your support. We hope to see you for another flight in the future. Kind Regards, The Team at The Helicopter Line Mt Cook

Absolutely Amazing

Debbid_P, Aug 2022

Absolutely amazing, practically the highlight of our 2 week South Island holiday. Pilot was super friendly knowledgeable. Thank you

Mt Cook and the Glaciers with glacier landing

Diane_P, Mar 2020

This was an absolutely amazing experience and the BEST way to see Mt Cook and the glaciers. Our pilot Simon was skilled and knowledgeable. I had never been in a helicopter and felt relaxed and able to enjoy all I was seeing!