Mount Cook Heli Hike with Flight from Queenstown

Description

Enjoy a one hour scenic flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook/Aoraki and take in the incredible landscape of valleys, breathtaking lakes and the highest mountains in New Zealand. Once you arrive in Mount Cook it's time to jump in the helicopter for a heli hike adventure in Mount Cook National Park. You will fly from the Mount Cook airport over the Tasman Glacier to a location 3000m above sea level before landing on the glacier and exploring the icy terrain on a two hour hike. Feeling like you are in another world your experienced guide will show you the way before returning back to Queenstown by plane. On the return flight you will fly by the 1000 metre high Hochstetter Icefall on the eastern face of Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Trip Includes

• 1 hour scenic plane flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook
• Scenic helicopter flight
• Glacier landing & 2 hour glacier hike
• Professional & experienced guides
• All equipment
• 1 hour scenic plane flight from Mount Cook to Queenstown
• Complimentary hotel transfers

Duration

• Allow 7.5 hours (includes 2 hours hiking on the glacier)

Departures

• Departs 9.45am 
• Pick up from Queenstown accommodation or meet at Milford flights, 39 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport, Frankton
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Moderate fitness required
• Minimum age is 8 years
• A minimum of 4 passengers is required to confirm a trip
• Our Heli Hike trips are weather-dependent. We will do our best to accommodate you, but occasionally cancellation may be unavoidable (fully refunded)
• Flights, landings & routes may vary due to weather & are at the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate & include your landing
• Your flights & Heli Hike are subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. So you don’t miss out!
• iPads & selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety
• Please BRING THESE: warm upper body clothing (preferably 3 to 4 layers), leggings or light trousers (although shorts are acceptable), sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, phone/camera waterproof jacket (one will be provided if you don't have one), a sense of fun and adventure!

Normal Retail Price

• Adult (8yrs+): NZD$1530.00