What to do and see in Mt. Cook Village, South Island: The Best Helicopter Tours

Discover the highlights of New Zealand's South Island, from stunning glaciers to vast National Parks there's plenty to explore! Tour highlights include the world-famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train, a glacier Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools and an unforgettable day trip to Fiordland for a Milford Sound Nature Cruise. The perfect way to fit the best of the South Island into five day! This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicles, Return coach transport from Christchurch, Breif commentary on board coaches and tours, 4 nights accommodation, TranzApline Scenic Train, Franz Josef Heli Hike, Glacier Hot Pools, Milford Sound Nature Cruise

Exclusions: Meals unless specified, Pre and post tour accommodation, Gratuities, Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours

Soar through the sky on this 55-minute scenic Helicopter experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks flying over the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glacier, included a glacier landing (10-15 minutes). The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps and a bucket list flight. Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time.

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Join this 45-minute Helicopter scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park for a helicopter tour like no other! Sit back, relax, and soak in the breathtaking views from the moment you’re airborne. Experience everything Mt Cook National Park has to offer. Glacier landing (10-15 minutes) on the Tasman Glacier, fly to the top of the Tasman Glacier Check in closes 45 minutes to the flight time

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Our premier flight over the Mt Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier lake before flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains as you take in a spectacular view of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook during your snow landing. Cross to the West Coast and view the formidable Franz Josef and Fox glaciers before completing your journey with uninterrupted views of the summit ridge of Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes), Pilot guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Items of a personal nature

The Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island offers one of the most visually spectacular glacier environments in the world. Experience the adventure of flying through the towering mountains of the Southern Alps in a an helicopter, with a glacier landing (10-15 minutes) Tasman Glacier: The Tasman Glacier is New Zealand’s largest glacier and flows from the Southern Alps southeast to the Mackenzie Basin. It is an unforgettable experience to view this glacier both from the air and on top of it, especially when the aircraft shuts down its engine, leaving you in the serene silence that this breathtaking beauty has to offer. Beautiful views right from takeoff: Tasman Terminal Lake Aoraki/Mt Cook Mt Tasman Hochstetter Icefall Grand Plateau and Plateau Hut Landing in the mid-Tasman Glacier snowfields Snow/ice all year round

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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.

Inclusions: Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes), Pilot guide

Exclusions: Items of a personal nature

Join this tour for the unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter! a 45 minute flight including a Tasman glacier (10-15 minutes) then to switch aircraft for the flight home! Flying through the remarkable Tasman Valley and landing on the snow covered peaks with this scenic option is an unforgettable experience and a WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT with both the ski plane and helicopter! Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Professional guide

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

This short scenic option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to touch snow and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight.  Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range to a landing site on the snowfield high in the mountains.  Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.

Inclusions: Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes), Pilot guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Food and drinks

A 25 minute flight including an alpine landing, that looks directly at Aoraki Mt Cook and down onto the valley. Explore the valleys and peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park by sky in one of our state-of-the-art helicopters. Fly over the Tasman Terminal Lake and over the Tasman Glaicer, before doing an alpine landing- on a mountain with beautiful views looking directly towards Aoraki Mt Cook and of the National Park. (10-15 minutes landed) 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 our Squirrel Helicopters. Sit back and relax as you watch the gorgeous scenery unfold beneath you. Be sure to take lots of photos to document this one-of-a-kind experience. Our pilots offer informative and interesting commentary throughout the flight to ensure you receive the best possible experience.

Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Aoraki/Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori.  You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau Mountain Range and peaks of the Southern Alps that surround this storied mountain. Your helicopter will manoeuvre you to an alpine vantage point where it’s safe for a snow landing and time to take it all in.

Inclusions: Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5 - 10 minutes), Pilot guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Items of a personal nature