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Ski Plane or Helicopter Experience at the Southern Alps, Mount Cook

Flight Instruction Classes
Digital
55 minutes
English
  • Hop on this thrilling activity and witness the beauty of the Southern Alps in its full glory!
  • Hop on a ski plane or helicopter and see the best geographical features of the area for a flight you’ll never forget
  • Get a chance to see various natural gems like the Tasman Terminal Lake, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, and more!
  • Book this exciting experience via Over The Planet and make it the highlight of your New Zealand expedition

Options

The Grand Circle - Helicopter Flight

The Grand Circle - Ski Plane Flight

The Grand Circle - Helicopter Flight

Inclusions

  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel

  • All necessary safety equipment

  • Snow landing

  • An experienced pilot

  • 55-minute Helicopter flight

Exclusions

  • Meals and beverages

  • Other personal expenses

  • Insurance

  • Photo and video

  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

  • Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

  • Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity

  • Pregnant women are allowed to join this activity

  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

  • Sunglasses

  • Camera

  • A light sweater or jacket

  • Closed in shoes

From$406.91Per Person

What's included in Ski Plane or Helicopter Experience at the Southern Alps, Mount Cook

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

  • Flight Schedule:
  • Helicopter: 09:30, 13:30, 14:30, 16:30, Monday-Sunday
  • Ski Plane: 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, Monday-Sunday
  • Please select your preferred schedule at the package section

Itinerary

  • Sample Itinerary:
  • Start of the experience
  • View the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
  • Track north along the Tasman Sea
  • Recross the Southern Alps to the Tasman Glacier
  • See views of Mount Cook National Park
  • Descending over the Tasman Terminal Lake
  • Return to Mount Cook Airport
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If you’re heading to New Zealand soon, one attraction that you must visit is the Southern Alps. This majestic mountain range extends from the country’s South Island to its western side, providing its visitors with breathtaking views! If you want to see this incredible natural gems, you can join this activity from Over The Planet! You’ll have the option to ride between a ski plane or a helicopter and enjoy a one-hour ride through the Southern Alps. You’ll cross the area’s Main Divide where you’ll get a chance to see the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers until you reach its West Coast. Then, you’ll head north where you’ll be able to witness the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the largest glacier of the country: the Tasman Glacier. As you fly south, you’ll pass by Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, and fly through the Grand Plateau and the Hochstetter Icefall. Bring your family along and share this once in a lifetime experience together.

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Venues

  • Mount Cook Airport Mount Cook Road Canterbury 7999 New Zealand
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Valid Period

The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)