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Experience Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Tasman, Fox and Franz Glaciers from a Ski Plane This flight leaves from the Mt Cook Airport, a five-minute drive from the Mt Cook village. If you are coming up to Mt Cook and are enjoying all that the surrounding area has to offer, then this flight is for you. This is a 35-minute flight that encompasses all the main geographic features in the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park by circumnavigating Aoraki/Mt Cook, our highest peak at

A scenic Helicopter Tour of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park Explore the valleys and peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park by sky in a state-of-the-art helicopter. Fly over the Tasman Terminal Lake before landing on the beautiful ice of the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. With exceptional views of Aoraki Mt Cook and the surrounding snow-capped mountain ranges right from take off, you will be captivated throughout the entire flight. Enjoy the comfort, safety, and performance of your Squirrel Helicopter. Sit back

Fly in a Skiplane and Helicopter on the same tour for an unforgettable glacier experience From take-off to landing, you will enjoy spectacular views! Fly up the Tasman Valley over the breathtaking blue glacier lake. See the Hochstetter Icefall and the cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mount Cook before landing on the upper snowfields of the Tasman Glacier. Take time to enjoy this unique alpine environment before swapping aircraft and returning to Mount Cook Airport. These mountains are covered in snow and ice all year round.

The most extensive Helicopter flight departing Mount Cook The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps. Traverse the Main Divide to the West Coast and view the breath-taking landscape of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Track north along the Tasman Sea before recrossing the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Glacier. Enjoy the stunning views of the Mt Cook National Park as you track south down the Tasman. Fly through the Grand Plateau and the Hochsteter Icefall as

The most extensive Skiplane Trip in the Southern Hemisphere Pioneered right here at Mount Cook, the retractable-ski equipped plane is a truly unique way to experience the Glaciers.  The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps. Traverse the Main Divide to the West Coast and view the breath-taking landscape of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Track north along the Tasman Sea before recrossing the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Glacier. Enjoy the stunning views of the Mt Cook

New Zealand’s premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience The Grand Traverse is recognised as the premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience; this magnificent flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and breathtaking scenery. The highlights of the Grand Traverse flight include: Beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, golden tussock lands, and the braided river systems of the Mackenzie basin Remote High Country Sheep Stations, glacial valleys, and landforms The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – a

Discover the contrast of Canterbury with its vast plains and huge rivers, giving way to the massive peaks of the Southern Alps. After take-off you will begin to see the vast tapestry that is the Canterbury Plains and in the distance your destination, the impressive Southern Alps. Your pilot will guide you along the beautiful braided Waimakariri River, over the dramatic gorge and past Castle Hill, a film location of the first Narnia film. From here you will pick up the route

Join us for one of our most memorable adventures, a helicopter flight to see the whales of Kaikoura. Fly north from Christchurch following the pristine coastline with magnificent views of the Canterbury Plains and in the distance the spectacular Southern Alps. After landing in Kaikoura you will be transferred to the Whale Watch helicopter team. Being airborne provides the ultimate vantage point to explore Kaikoura and its many natural wonders. Experience the true scale and majesty of whales in their natural habitat, as

If you thrive on excitement and adventure then the adrenaline overload heli-jet experience is perfect for you! After take-off you will enjoy views of Christchurch City and the spectacular Southern Alps before your pilot whisks you away on a ten minute flight to the banks of the Waimakariri River. Waiting for you will be the award-winning Alpine Jet Thrills boat ready to blast you down the magnificent braided river at great speed and under great control with their highly trained drivers. Drift

There is no better way to see our beautiful and vibrant city than flying above it in the comfort of a Helicopter. Christchurch is known for its English heritage and fondly referred to as the Garden City, due to its abundance of wide ranging parks and trees. The lush banks of the serpentine Avon River and the beautiful botanical gardens are truly a delight to see from above. Our expert pilots will inform and entertain you with all the latest facts and points