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Mt Cook

Mt Cook

Mt Cook

Mount Cook heliski has the largest area of skiable terrain and encompasses the highest peaks and overall best potential mix of terrain in NZ. Mount Cook Heliski is professionally guided by Alpine Guides, and flown by The Helicopter Line. The heliski area is a wilderness of ancient glaciers, azure lakes, and endless runs - across 6 mountain ranges. Mount Cook Heliski has runs to suit all levels of heli-ski ability. They have exclusive terrain in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Mount Cook heliski offer premium small group Heliskiing with 4 guests per guide and a maximum of 3 groups per helicopter.

At A Glance

Terrain Location

Mount Cook

Heli-Ski Area

Biggest area in NZ²

Runs

332

Average Snowfall

2m

Best For

High Alpine

Skiing and Boarding

The heliski area is a wilderness of ancient glaciers, azure lakes, and endless runs - across 6 mountain ranges. Mount Cook Heliski has runs to suit all levels of heli-ski ability. They have exclusive terrain in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. The longest run is 4km over a 1,100 metre descent.

Accommodation Mt Cook

Mount Cook Heliski does not have their own lodge however Travelplan offers accommodation at The Hermitage Hotel or Mt Cook Lodge and Hotel.

Whats Included

All packages include:

  • 5 incredible heliski runs
  • Professional guide services (maximum 4 guests per guide)
  • Helicopter flights and access fees
  • Safety equipment, including avalanche transceivers
  • Lunch on the snow
  • UPick-ups from Mt Cook Village to the helipad (if required)
  • Avalanche transceivers

Getting There & Around

Alpine Guides staff meet groups at Christchurch airport and transport them directly to Mount Cook.

Heli Pad Location

Check - in is at 9 am at Glentanner Park, 12 minutes drive from Mt Cook village, less than an hour from Lake Tekapo. Occasionally they operate from Mount Cook Airport (10 minutes drive away).
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Mt Cook Accommodation
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels is located in the spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and offer a range of accommodation options including lodge rooms, motel rooms and chalets. Onsite Chamois Bar and Grill and free parking.
The Hermitage Hotel
Nestled in the beautiful Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, The Hermitage Hotel is the perfect base for your next adventure. Onsite restaurants, bars and parking.
Mt Cook Day Heliskiing
Mount Cook Heliski
Incredible untracked terrain amongst New Zealdand's highest peaks. Includes: 5 Heliski runs, professional mountain guide services, aircraft, picnic lunch on the snow, use of transceivers and complimentary pickups from Mt Cook Village to the helipad, if required.
Ski the Tasman
Ski New Zealand's longest glacier on this one day heli ski trip. Ski 2 runs of 8 to 10km long. Land at 2,500m for a 1,000m vertical ski descent. Perfect for Intermediate skiers. Includes: 2 Heliski runs, professional mountain guide services, aircraft, picnic lunch on the snow, use of transceivers and complimentary transfers to and from Mt Cook Airport in Mt Cook Area, if required.
Mt Cook Helihiking
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
Tasman Glacier Heli Hikes offers easy access to the icy realm of the mountaineer. With your professional guide, you will fly high on to the “white ice” of NZ’s longest glacier – the mighty Tasman. Meet at Mt Cook Airport, provide a safety briefing, and equipment check. Then embark on a thrilling helicopter flight into the mountains. You land at 1,200 metres above sea level and spend up to 2 hours on this guided interpretative ice trek. The gently undulating terrain is an amazing landscape of fluted ice, runnels, moulins, and sinuous winding streamlets. The helicopter will return you safely to Mt Cook Airport, flying close by the massive 1,000 metre Hochstetter Icefall, below Aoraki Mount Cook to finish this amazing adventure.

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