Ski Plane & Helicopter Scenic Flights
Experience a touch of adventure with Mount Cook Ski Planes &
Helicopters - the only company licensed to land in Aoraki Mount
Cook National Park on the Tasman Glacier. The Tasman Glacier is the
largest glacier in New Zealand and the closest scenic glacier
landing site to Aoraki Mount Cook.
You choose how you would like to experience this spectacular
scenery from a fleet of aircraft including; PC6 Pilatus Porter Ski
Planes, Cessna 185 Ski Planes or B2 Squirrel Helicopters. Highly
experienced mountain pilots are waiting to share with you their
wealth of knowledge of this truly unique alpine mountain
environment. Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters offer flights
that include a Glacier landing, or non-landing flights.
Take off with Mount Cook Ski
Planes & Helicopters for a scenic flight over the Southern
Alps. Land on the Tasman Glacier, play in the pristine snow and
marvel at the amazing ice formations you only see from this
altitude!
| Flight |
Details |
Adult |
Child
|
Mini Tasman
|
See the best of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park including the
magnificent Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter Icefall. This flight
does not land on the glacier.
Duration: Approx 25 min |
$255.00
|
$210.00
|
Alpine Wonderland
|
A spectacular overview of both Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland
National Parks, including the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.
The best choice for those not wanting to land on the glacier.
Duration: Approx 45 min
|
$345.00
|
$255.00
|
Glacier Highlights
|
Your flight with Mount Cook Ski Planes begins in Aoraki Mount
Cook National Park. Fly the full length of the Tasman Glacier,
passing Aoraki Mount Cook before landing on the Neve' of the
Glacier. Once airborne again, the flight home features the
spectacular Hochstetter Icefall. This flight is available
via Ski Plane or Helicopter.
Duration: Approx 40 min |
$375.00
|
$275.00
|
Grand Circle
|
The premier flight! Fly the full length of the Tasman Glacier,
crossing the main divide of the Southern Alps to view the pristine
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Your return flight through this
alpine region takes in the majestic Aoraki Mount Cook. Your Glacier
snow landing will be on one of 3 spectacular Glaciers. This
flight is available via Ski Plane or Helicopter.
Duration: 55 min |
$495.00
|
$375.00
|
| All prices are in NZD and include GST (currently
12.5%) |
| Weather Conditions: |
| Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters operates at altitude in
an alpine environment. Temperatures at landing sites may be
significantly lower than experienced on departure from the airport,
even during summer months. Please ensure that you have an extra
warm layer of clothing and suitable footwear. |
| Cancellation Policy: |
| Within 48 hours of departure - loss of 25% of the total
price |