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Harris Heli-Ski Queenstown and Wānaka helicopter landing on alpine ridge for heli-ski adventure
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Harris Heli-Ski – New Zealand’s Backcountry Playground

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Experience the thrill of untouched powder with Harris Heli-Ski, soaring over Queenstown and Wānaka’s stunning alpine landscapes.
Enjoy multiple guided backcountry runs, breathtaking scenery, and a full day of adrenaline-fueled adventure.

The experience

Powder Runs & Alpine Views – Harris Heli-Ski

Discover the thrill of untouched powder on the Harris Heli-Ski Queenstown & Wānaka experience, where dramatic alpine landscapes, pristine backcountry terrain, and world-class heli-skiing come together for New Zealand’s most exhilarating adventure. Soar over towering peaks, drop into deep powder runs, and enjoy a full day of adrenaline-fueled skiing or snowboarding tailored to your ability — all with expert guides and pilots ensuring safety, fun, and unforgettable memories.

Tour Highlights

  • Heli-skiing across Queenstown & Wānaka’s backcountry terrain with multiple zones selected daily for the best snow conditions
  • Experienced guides and professional pilots to ensure safe, thrilling descents
  • Comprehensive safety briefing including avalanche transceivers, mountain, and helicopter safety
  • Multiple runs tailored to your skill level, from intermediate to advanced
  • Picnic lunch in the mountains with stunning alpine views
  • Stunning aerial scenery of pristine powder fields, rolling bowls, and steep chutes
  • Daily operation (weather permitting) with pre-confirmation of pick-up or meeting point
  • All essential gear included: avalanche equipment, safety gear, and expert guidance

Whether you’re a seasoned heli-skier or new to the sport, Harris Heli-Ski Queenstown & Wānaka offers an epic day of backcountry adventure, powder-filled runs, and unforgettable alpine vistas.

Supplier : Harris Heli Ski

The highlights

Dive into a world of untouched powder ranging from exhilarating 1500 to 2500 feet descents in serene treeless landscapes, encompassing secluded basins, vast bowls, and expansive mountain flanks awaiting exploration, in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Delight in an array of runs offering thrilling descents varying from 1500 to 2500 feet of unspoiled, treeless terrain nestled within sheltered basins, expansive bowls, and vast mountain flanks, in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Embrace a snow-filled paradise tailored for the utmost thrill-seekers with our "Max Vert" challenge, designed for expert skiers and boarders seeking to push their limits to the extreme, in Queenstown, New Zealand.

The details

Duration
Generally a full day (7am - 4pm), but can vary dependant on departure location and weather changes in the day.
Check In
Approximately 7am.
Dependant on weather call.
Transport
Yes, Harris Mountains Heli-ski provides return transportation from your Wanaka or Queenstown accommodation to our airport helipad or staging area.
Self driving is available.
Additional Inclusions
Lunch is provided, but keep in mind that you’ll be doing several hours of high-energy activity before the break.
Consider packing some water and snacks to keep you going.

The restrictions

Physical
Skiing or Snowboarding abilities from an intermediate to advanced level.
Pregnancy & Babies
As a guideline, we do not recommend heli sking during pregnancy.
Children
Min age 13yrs.

The common questions

Feel free to bring cameras.
Usage is at your own risk.
You will need to bring your own skis or snowboard or your hire equipment.

You will need to have warm clothing and safety equipment – a windproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, snow-quality sunglasses or goggles, a helmet and sunscreen.
Non-secured area available for belongings.
We recommend valuables are left at home or secured in your vehicle.
Early in the morning we check the weather, then we contact you to confirm the heli-ski trip is on, and to set a pickup time.
Our standard cancellation policy of written notice 48 hours prior for full refund applies for this activity. For more information please refer to our terms and conditions.

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