Mt. Cook Fly | Heli Hike | Fly ex Queenstown
From NZD
NZ$1,599.00
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Queenstown, NZ
- Product code: MCHH
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Trip Includes
Trip Includes
- Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport with landing
- Approximately 2 hours heli hiking on the Tasman Glacier
- Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown Airport available
- Your guaranteed window seat
- $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
Highlights
- Fly up the spine of the South Island, enjoying panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea on one side and Lake Pukaki, arguably New Zealand’s most beautiful lake, on the other
- Experience unparalleled aerial views of the Franz and Fox Glaciers on the West Coast and the Tasman Glacier within Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park
- Marvel at the most awe-inspiring aerial views of the summit ridge of Mt. Cook and the Tasman Glacier
- Land in Mt. Cook National Park at Aoraki/Mt. Cook Airport on the picturesque outskirts of Mt. Cook Village
- Team up with your guiding professional for your heli hiking adventure
- Fly by helicopter to a drop off point on a remote part of the glacier
- Explore ice formations on New Zealand’s largest glacier
- Follow your guide as they cut steps in the glacier, using skills handed down from NZ’s mountain pioneers
- It is a big day, so we recommend taking a lot of easy-to-eat on-the-go snacks. There will also be some time after your heli hike to head into the village for a bite to eat
- Follow a different flight path on your return flight to Queenstown, taking in the tussock-drenched Lindis Pass
Important Info
- Min age 9 years old and must have adult supervision
- Moderate level of fitness required. You will be walking on uneven ground for approximately 2 hours.