Tekapo Flights

Scenic flights out of Lake Tekapo cover the Mackenzie Basin's lakes and mountains from a helicopter, with Mackenzie Helicopters running everything from a short alpine landing to a full flight across to Aoraki Mount Cook. Our Lake Tekapo flights cover alpine excursions, Aoraki flights and sunrise or sunset departures.

Short Alpine Flights with a Landing

The Mackenzie and Lakes Alpine Excursion is a 25 minute helicopter flight over the Mackenzie Basin's lakes and mountains, finishing with an alpine landing for photos on the way back down.

Flying to Aoraki Mount Cook

The Southern Alps Odyssey is a 45 minute flight from Lake Tekapo across the Mackenzie Region to Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak, and the Grand Traverse ex Lake Tekapo extends the same route further into the Southern Alps.

Sunrise and Sunset Flights

The Sunrise Flight is a private 50 minute helicopter flight catching the Mackenzie's peaks and lakes in the first light of dawn, and the Sunset Flight covers the same 50 minutes in the golden light photographers chase at the end of the day.

Why Book Your Lake Tekapo Flight with Everything New Zealand

We are your local travel partner across the Mackenzie Basin, not the operator, so we only list scenic flights we would genuinely recommend to family and friends. Compare alpine excursions, Aoraki flights and sunrise or sunset departures side by side, book online in a few minutes and get instant confirmation. Less scrolling, more strolling, straight into the alpine air.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Mackenzie and Lakes Alpine Excursion? The flight runs 25 minutes and includes an alpine landing over the Mackenzie Basin's lakes and mountains.

Does the Southern Alps Odyssey fly to Aoraki Mount Cook? Yes, the 45 minute flight departs Lake Tekapo and covers the Mackenzie Region on the way to Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak.

How long do the sunrise and sunset flights run for? Both the Sunrise Flight and Sunset Flight run for 50 minutes as private helicopter flights.

What is the best time of day for photography on a Lake Tekapo flight? The Sunset Flight is popular with photographers for the golden light over the Mackenzie's peaks, while the Sunrise Flight offers a quieter alternative at dawn.

Which flight covers the most ground for a longer trip? The Grand Traverse ex Lake Tekapo extends the Southern Alps Odyssey route further into the mountains for those wanting the longest flightseeing option.