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HELI HIKE - Mount Cook - Tasman Glacier

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Discover the dramatic and unforgettable views of New Zealand’s longest glacier with Mt Cook Heli Hike!

Discover the dramatic and unforgettable views of New Zealand’s longest glacier with Mt Cook Heli Hike!

Highlights

  • Soak up spectacular views on a scenic flight from Mount Cook
  • Spend 2 hours hiking and exploring amazing glacial ice formations
  • Venture into remote terrain with knowledgeable and experienced heli hike guides
  • Discover the dramatic and unforgettable views of this ancient glacial treasure

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Explore New Zealand’s longest glacier with Mt Cook Heli Hike!

Beginning with an exhilarating scenic flight from Mt Cook Airport, you’ll see breathtaking views of this spectacular alpine wonderland before landing 1,200 meters above sea level to begin your hike.

Situated within the borders of the Mt Cook National park, the guides take you on an unforgettable journey as you discover the dramatic and unforgettable views of this ancient glacial treasure.

With rigid safety precautions and the utmost quality equipment, your highly skilled guide will lead you into remarkable remote terrain - usually only seen by the most experienced of mountaineers!

Departure Location: Mount Cook Airport, Mount Cook Rd, Mount Cook.

Per person $795.00

What's included

  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Glacier landing, 2-hour glacier hike, and pick up
  • Professional and experienced heli hike guides
  • All equipment provided (glacier boots, socks, ice crampons, waterproof jacket and pants)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Mount Cook Airport, Mount Cook Road, Canterbury 7999.
  • Approximately 1.5 hours drive from Tekapo or 3 hours from Queenstown.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 8
  • Minimum 4 pax per Heli Hike. Moderate fitness required. Minimum age is 8 years old.

    For safety reasons, we have a weight limit of 120kg. This weight includes the gear we provide which can weigh up to 5kgs. Please be aware that if the gear takes your weight to over 120kg, you will not be able to participate.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Heli hike trips are weather dependent. We will do our best to accommodate you but occasionally cancellation may be unavoidable.

    Pick up is available from Mt Cook village.

    Getting Here: We operate from the Mt Cook Airport (3 hours drive from Queenstown, 2.5 hours from Wanaka, 1 hour from Twizel, 1.5 hours from Tekapo, and 4 hours from Christchurch).

Available Bookings from 14 May to 27 May 2024

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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justinkwon from South Korea wrote on 16 April 2023

비싸지만 값진 경험

한번쯤 꼭해볼만한 값진 경험입니다

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taem from South Korea wrote on 05 April 2023

남섬여행 중 최고의 투어

스캇이 정말 친절했고, 열정을 다해서 하이킹 프로그램을 이끌었습니다. 참여자들의 안전을 최우선으로 생각하는 것도 좋았습니다. 인생에서 빙하를 밟아보고 만져보고 트래킹해보고 사진도 많이 찍는 경험은 다신 없을 최고의 경험이었습니다. 무조건 하셔야 합니다.

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haeinl from South Korea wrote on 11 February 2020

추천할 만한 액티비티입니다.

헬리하이킹 같은 경우에 블로그에도 별로 후기가 없고, 한국인들이 즐겨찾는 액티비티는 아닌 것 같아서 고민이 됐었습니다. 그렇지만 막상 가보니 헬기 타고 가면서 보는 빙하의 모습도 멋졌고, 자연적으로 만들어졌다던 동굴 안도 너무 이뻤어요. 헬기는 6명 정원이나 투어는 12명이서 함께 진행했고, 빙하 위 걷기, 동굴탐험, 폭포 구경, 빙하수 마시기 등이 있었던 것 같습니다. 매우 안전하게 진행되었으며 저희 부모님도 무리 없이 따라가실 수 있을 정도로 어렵지 않았어요(저도 엄청 저질체력입니다ㅎㅎㅎ). 아, 그리고 신발은 빌려주는데 옷은 따로 빌려입는 분을 보지 못했고, 저 역시 등산바지가 아닌 레깅스를 입고 올라갔지만 불편하지 않았어요. 시간적 여유가 있으신 분이라면 저렴한 시간대에 맞춰서 체험해보시길 추천합니다.

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Minyoung Shin from South Korea wrote on 25 April 2019

마운틴쿡에서 꼭 해야할 액티비티

가격이 비싸나 그럴 가치가 있습니다. 공항 스태프와 핼리콥터 기장님이 친청해서 기분 좋았고 코스도 안전하고 즐거운 경험이었습니다. 강강추

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Sue Van Daatselaar from New Zealand wrote on 16 February 2021

Why this was one of the best days of my life

I had just thought how fantastic it would be to have my first helicopter flight onto a glacier and do our bit to support the NZ Mt Cook Aoraki tourism industry. Little did I realise what an amazing day we would have. This was largely because the Alpine Guide Chris Macky took us on a 2 hour adventure that involved hiking over the glacier, learning about its geography, its history and understanding its future. Chris started us with a crampon lesson that enabled us to grow in confidence to traverse the glacier, and observe its features and life cycle. This did include climbing into some incredible ice caves and taking some great photos for sure. But I can't emphasise enough how the experience was enriched by this knowledgeable guide who really knew this glacier and how to share that with us. It expanded my mind and my appreciation for people who really know their craft. On the flight back i was speechless with the beauty of this region. I highly recommend.

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