Mountains High
Tour by Mt Cook |
Tour Inclusions
- 45-MINUTE SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT
- Snow landing on Aoraki/Mount Cook
- Flying over Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers
- Informative commentary during the flight
- Professionally trained pilot with specific experience flying in New Zealand's alpine environment
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Departures
| All year round | Every half hour between 8:30AM & 5:00PM |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 45 Minutes |
| From | The Helicopter Mount Cook base operates from Glentanner Park, situated only 15 minutes drive from the Aoraki/Mount Cook Village and the Hermitage Hotel. Alternatively the Shuttle bus from your centrally located Mount Cook or Twizel accommodation can be nominated at time of booking. |
| Return To | Flight concludes at original point of departure |
| Closed | Christmas Day |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent to you within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
This is the premier scenic flight in all of New Zealand. Step out of a helicopter on top of New Zealand & Australia's highest mountain; Aoraki/Mount Cook. There are plenty of photo opportunities as you fly below the peak of the highest mountain in New Zealand, Mt Cook, feeling close enough to touch it. Enjoy increadible scenery from this amazing alpine region near the Tasman Glacier, and see how The Southern Alps divide New Zealand's South Island. Experience a snow landing it and smell the pure mountain air. Take off again and traverse the Southern Alps heading towards the ancient Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, as they journey slowly down towards the native rainforests and the sea. The helicopter can hover, and land on some of New Zealand's most remote areas, which is the ideal location for sightseeing the towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways right up close. Marvel at the huge expanses of snow at the head of these crevasse-filled rivers of ice, as they journey slowly down towards the Tasman Sea on the wild, wooly, rugged West Coast. Your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. The Helicopters are predominately European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels (seats 06 passengers plus pilot). These are ideal for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views for all passengers. The Helicopter Line has the highest levels of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of the operations. 
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- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
- Food and drinks are excluded
- All flights operate subject to suitable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures
- The Operator reserves the right to alter prices, departure times and flight routes or arrange alternative helicopter services
- All flights require a minimum number of 3 passengers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be co-ordinated to achieve minimum numbers
- Fleet predominantly of twin-engine helicopters. Professionally trained pilots with specific experience flying in New Zealand’s alpine environment. All aircraft are maintained and pilots licensed to New Zealand Civil Aviation requirements
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