Mt. Cook – Fly – Heli Hike – Fly – Alpine Thrill
Experience the ultimate alpine adventure with this full-day Mt. Cook Heli Hike. Departing from Queenstown at 9:00am, you’ll enjoy a 2-hour scenic flight over the Southern Alps, with breathtaking views of Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Pukaki, and the Franz and Fox Glaciers before landing in Mt. Cook National Park at Aoraki/Mt. Cook Airport. From there, team up with your professional guide for up to 2 hours of heli hiking across the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s largest, exploring stunning ice formations and following your guide as they cut steps in the glacier using techniques passed down from New Zealand’s mountain pioneers. After the hike, there is time to grab a bite in Mt. Cook Village before returning to Queenstown via a different scenic flight path, taking in the tussock-covered Lindis Pass. This experience is suitable for children aged 9 and above and adults, with guaranteed window seats, complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown Airport, and a $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust.
Trip Highlights:
- Fly along the spine of the South Island with panoramic alpine views
- Soar over Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Lake Pukaki, and the Franz and Fox Glaciers
- Land at Mt. Cook National Park and team up with your expert guide
- Helicopter drop-off on a remote part of the Tasman Glacier for 2 hours of heli hiking
- Explore ice formations and follow steps cut by your guide on New Zealand’s largest glacier
- Enjoy time to snack or explore Mt. Cook Village after the hike
- Return flight via a different scenic route over the Lindis Pass
- Full-day adventure with guaranteed window seats, complimentary Queenstown transfers, and a $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
Supplier : Glenorchy Air
