Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

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Overview

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The Mt Cook National Park’s towering mountains, vast glaciers and remote snowfields inspired Sir Edmund Hillary, before his quest of Mt Everest.

This flight takes you past the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/Mt Cook and the upper Tasman Glacier before a thrilling alpine landing in the snow. You’ll fly home through the remote Burnett Mountains with the expansive and arid Mackenzie Basin below you.

What's Included

  • Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
  • Pilot guide
  • Items of a personal nature
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Meeting Location

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Glentanner Park
State Highway 80, Glentanner 7999, New Zealand

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Tasman Glacier (pass by)

This flight takes you past the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/Mt Cook and the upper Tasman Glacier before a thrilling alpine landing in the snow.
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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (pass by)

Marvel at the Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki/ Mount Cook. Be thrilled by an alpine landing in the snow.
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Mackenzie Basin (pass by)

Experience the remoteness of the Burnett Mountains and the expansive Mackenzie Basin below you.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
  • Please advise preferred flight time at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST).This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes)
  • Pilot guide
  • Items of a personal nature

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
  • Please advise preferred flight time at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NZST).
  • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This adventure requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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