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Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters

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

Why Choose Us?

  • Leading CarboNZero Aviation Operator with a commitment towards sustainability
  • Kiwi Owned & Operated 
  • The original and first aviation operator in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park since 1955 (70 years)
  • Qualmark Gold
  • Based at Mt Cook Airport
  • Complimentary Transfers from/to any accommodation in Mt Cook Village.
  • Most amount of 5 Star customer reviews
  • The Southern Hemisphere’s only destination for year-round Glacier landings by Ski Plane.

A row of awards, including 2025 BCEA Winner for Large Business Award, and Qualmark Gold logo.

Award-winning, Qualmark Gold, Carbonzero certified aviation operator.
a group of people riding skis on top of a snow covered mountain

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.

Tasman Taster

Explore the valleys and peaks of Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park by sky in one of our state-of-the-art helicopters. Fly over the Tasman Terminal Lake before landing on the beautiful Brass Peak or Liebig Dome, within the National Park. Tasting all this stunning region has to offer.

Grand Circle

The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps in your choice of Helicopter or Ski Plane. Encounter stunning views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the full length Tasman Glacier, Franz 7 Fox Glaciers, Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, Plateau Hut & more of New Zealand’s best scenery.

Other Top Experiences

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.

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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