Mt Cook Scenic Helicopter Flight - 40 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover the beauty of New Zealand's highest peaks from a whole new perspective on an unforgettable 40-minute scenic helicopter flight over Aoraki / Mount Cook. Perfect for adventurous families, sightseers and curious explorers, this 40-minute experience showcases some of the South Island's most breathtaking alpine landscapes, from towering glaciers and snow-capped summits to the vast Mackenzie Basin below. Along the way, your pilot will share fascinating commentary, bringing the region's remarkable natural history to life.
Soar past the spectacular Hochstetter Icefall, take in sweeping views of the upper Tasman Glacier and venture across the remote Burnett Mountains before touching down for an incredible alpine snow landing. With time to step out into the snow and capture unforgettable photos, this is a bucket-list experience that reveals the scale, beauty and wonder of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Location
What you need to know
- 40-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Alpine snow landing
- Informative pilot commentary
- Flights operate daily at 9am, 12pm and 2.30pm, except on Christmas Day 25 December
- Check in 30 minutes prior to your departure time
- This experience is 40 minutes in duration, including snow landing.
- This experience departs from The Helicopter Line Base, Glentanner Park, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury 7999.
- Covered shoes
- Warm clothing
- Leggings or light trousers
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Flight times are subject to change due to weather and availability; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- Please contact the operator once the booking has been made to confirm your departure time
- Book your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes (recommended)
- Passenger weights must be provided at the time of booking
- All flights are subject to aircraft weight and balance restrictions, and seating allocations are determined by the operator
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
