Mt Cook & The Glaciers 55 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover the very best of Aoraki/Mount Cook from above on the Mt Cook & The Glaciers 55 Minute Helicopter Flight with The Helicopter Line. Departing from Glentanner Park, this premium scenic flight takes you deep into the Southern Alps for incredible views of New Zealand’s highest mountain, vast glaciers, snow-covered peaks and remote alpine terrain.
This is the top of the range flight, which sees you flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's longest glacier, leads you to views of the unbelievably beautiful Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, snowfields and Aoraki/Mt Cook. Experience a snow landing as you take in unbeatable vistas of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. Touch the snow and breathe in the clean mountain air. Wind down your flight with picturesque views of the summit ridge of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
From the comfort of your helicopter, take in a bird’s-eye view of one of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine regions. With glacier scenery, mountain views and a snow landing included, this Mount Cook helicopter flight is an unforgettable way to experience the scale and beauty of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
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What you need to know
- 55 minute Scenic helicopter flight
- Snow landing (subject to season)
- Informative commentary
- Mt Cook village accommodation transfers
- Please allow approximately 1.5 hours
- Morning departures
- Departs from The Helicopter Line helipad at Glentanner Park, a short drive from Mt Cook village
- Mt Cook village accommodation transfers available
- Operates daily all year
- Alpine snow landing are subject to season
- Child (4-14yrs) & infant (0-3yrs) rates apply
- Children aged 0-3yrs are required to sit on an adults lap if they weigh under 15kg
- Scenic flights require minimum numbers to confirm
- We recommend wearing a warm jacket and comfortable and sturdy shoes
