55-Minute Southern Alps Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
55 Minutes
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English
Language Offered
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Overview
A scenic helicopter flight is the ultimate way to see New Zealand's Southern Alps. Soar through the sky on a 55-minute aerial tour of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Westland national parks. Top it off with a snow landing on Franz Josef, Fox, or Tasman glacier. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
55-minute scenic helicopter tour from Mt. Cook
Glacier landing on Franz Josef, Fox, or Tasman
Listen to live commentary on board
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Aoraki Mount Cook Airport.The airport is located 3 minutes prior to Aoraki Mount Cook Village on State Highway 80.
Departure Time
1030am1230pm230pm
Return Details
Return to same departure location
What To Expect
Following pickup from your accommodation in Aoraki/Mt. Cook Village, you're transferred to the nearby airport for a safety briefing. Climb aboard the helicopter and prepare for take-off. Slip on your headset to hear the pilot's narration during a 55-minute scenic flight that traverses the Main Divide of the Southern Alps to the west coast of the South Island, with premier views of the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers.You'll track north along the Tasman Sea before recrossing the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman glacier. Look down upon Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park as the helicopter soars through the Grand Plateau and the Hochstetter Icefall and passes under the east face of Aoraki/Mt. Cook before descending over the Tasman Terminal Lake.A snow landing is included on Fox, Franz Josef, or Tasman glacier; the aircraft will completely shut down on landing, giving you the opportunity to soak up the stillness. Souvenir photos are available to purchase.Upon returning to the starting point, you'll be transferred back to your accommodation.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions
Minimum of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate
Departure time will vary daily depending on bookings and weather conditionsÂ
Time of departure will be confirmed 24 hours prior to date of flight
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.