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Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters

Your Aoraki/Mt Cook Adventure Awaits

We are New Zealand’s premier provider of scenic flights and charters, offering both ski plane and helicopter tours with glacier landings!

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Award-winning, Qualmark Gold, Carbonzero certified aviation operator

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Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters are an official trial guardian, responsible for maintaining the section of the trail that passes by our doorstep at Aoraki/Mt Cook Airport.

Our sustainability initiatives are a driving force behind our brand. The INFLITE group is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and making the business a more sustainable one. Here at Mount Cook Ski & Helicopters we do a number of things to help with this, customers can donate online for the Kea Trust when making an online booking, trying to stay as paperless as we can.

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Ultimate Alpine Experience

Experience spectacular views flying in both a Ski plane and Helicopter.

Land on New Zealand’s longest glacier – the Tasman Glacier.

Enjoy beautiful views of the Tasman Terminal Lake, Grand Plateau, Hochstetter Icefall and cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Picnic Amongst The Peaks

Indulge in the silent serenity of the Southern Alps with a private exclusive Helicopter flight including a Tasman glacier landing with a delicious private picnic.

Fly over the Main Divide to the West Coast and view the breathtaking landscape of the Fox and Franz Josef Glacier.

Ski The Tasman 2024

This incredible day combines the breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, with the once-in-a-lifetime experience of actually skiing on the famous Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier.

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From NZ$1499
  • 6 hours

Ski The Tasman

Enjoy complete immersion in the Southern Alps, exploring the incredible ice formations of the Tasman Glacier as you ski down New Zealand’s longest glacier, transported by the only Ski Plane operator in the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Intro into backcountry skiing
  • Unique NZ Skiing adventure for a range of abilities and ages 13+
  • Explore the Tasman Glacier
  • Bucket List Item
  • Lunch included
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Enjoy the expansive ice lands and breath-taking clean glaciers from the comfort of your luxurious helicopter or ski plane. These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer.

Treat yourself and a special someone to a scenic flight up the stunning Tasman Valley. Hike or climb a glacier in New Zealand’s big mountain country. Alternatively, you may choose to experience the ultimate in alpine adventures, with our world-exclusive tour.

Live For the Journey, Not Just the Destination

Enjoy the expansive ice lands and breath-taking clean glaciers from the comfort of your luxurious helicopter or ski plane. These scenic tours sweep you over the best alpine views New Zealand has to offer.

Treat yourself and a special someone to a scenic flight up the stunning Tasman Valley. Hike or climb a glacier in New Zealand’s big mountain country. Alternatively, you may choose to experience the ultimate in alpine adventures, with our world-exclusive tour.

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