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Mount Cook - Alpine Vista - 20 Min Scenic Flight + Alpine Landing

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Reach astounding heights as you view spectacular alpine views and high country terrain from breathtaking viewpoints.

Reach astounding heights as you view spectacular alpine views and high country terrain from breathtaking viewpoints.

Highlights

  • Experience the stunning scenery of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range on this incredible, awe-inspiring flight!
  • Enjoy interesting and informative in flight commentary!

Join The Helicopter Line for the flight of a lifetime!

Departing Glentanner Airport in the beautiful Mount Cook Village, we'll reach astounding heights and uncover awe-inspiring alpine views over one of New Zealand's most renowned locations.

Enjoy this opportunity to experience a helicopter flight with incredible alpine views, flying through the high-country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range, before making a destination landing in the mountains.

Take in the amazing fantastic vista, with views of the mountains, glacier and valleys carved out by glaciers centuries ago. Capture incredible photos and soak up the views on this unforgettable scenic flight.

Adult $350.00
Child $245.00 (4 -14 years)
Infant $175.00 (0-3 years)

What's included

  • 20 minute scenic flight
  • Alpine landing (snow is subject to seasons)

Duration

  • Allow approx. 20 mins for the whole experience

Location

  • Departure Point: The Helicopter Line Base, Glentanner Park, Mount Cook National Park.
  • Approximately 3-hours drive from Queenstown.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • All Children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. Scenic flight routes are dependent on current snow and weather conditions.

    Getting Here: We operate from the Glentanner Airport (3 hours drive from Queenstown, 2.5 hours from Wanaka, 1 hour from Twizel, 1.5 hours from Tekapo, and 4 hours from Christchurch).


  • Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and at the pilot's discretion.

    Snow is subject to seasons for the alpine landing.


Available Bookings from 4 Apr to 17 Apr 2025

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  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$250.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$250.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
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  • Adult$250.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$250.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

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  • Adult$300.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$300.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$300.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

  • Adult$350.00
  • Child$245.00
  • Infant$175.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.5

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Simon Taylor from Australia wrote on 16 March 2025

Amazing Experience

We booked a early morning senic flight but due to the weather it was postponed till the afternoon. The Helicopter Line were great throughout by notifying us early and rebooking us on the later flight. That gave us ample time to replan and visit nearby Mt Cook Visitor center and surrounds. The wait for the flight was well worth it! Highlight of our trip.

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Sandra Archbold from Australia wrote on 08 December 2024

Great Experience

Totally worth the time & $$ to do this experience of a lifetime. The staff & Pilots really enjoy their jobs and it reflects in the way they treat you. Thanks to all staff and the Pilots

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From Mount Cook - Alpine Vista - 20 Min Scenic Flight + Alpine Landing

Kia ora Sandra, Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience. We're so happy you felt it was worth every moment and every dollar. Our staff and pilots truly love what they do, and it's great to hear that made a difference for you. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for choosing to fly with us. Best wishes, The Helicopter Line

8844890 from China wrote on 06 December 2024

A very good experience.

The staff are very friendly, the captain is very handsome, and there are Chinese-speaking clerks.

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From Mount Cook - Alpine Vista - 20 Min Scenic Flight + Alpine Landing

Kia ora, Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so glad you had a great experience with our friendly team and that you felt well taken care of, especially with the Chinese-speaking staff. Thank you for choosing to fly with us. Kind regards, The Helicopter Line

Fiona James from Australia wrote on 14 October 2024

Fantastic flight!!!

My partner and I did the chopper ride today and thoroughly enjoyed the trip after a couple of cancelled flights due to weather it was one of my dreams to do this flight in NZ and it was AMAZING! Thanks to our pilot Mike and all the wonderful crew in reception and cafe the whole experience was something we will treasure forever. We will be back and highly recommend to our family and friends home in South Australia 👍🚁 Fiona and Tony

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Kia ora Fiona, Thank you for your 5-star review. We're happy to hear the weather cleared for your dream helicopter flight in Aotearoa New Zealand. We'll be sure to pass along your wonderful feedback to Mike and the team. We truly appreciate your recommendation to family and friends. Thank you for joining us. Kind regards, The Helicopter Line

Smit Patel from New Zealand wrote on 28 July 2024

Purely recommended

Perfect… service was good, very easy to check in and gem of whole activity was pilot. He explained history with current situation of snow mountains and glaciers. Took photos and gave enough time on mountain. Recommend

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From Mount Cook - Alpine Vista - 20 Min Scenic Flight + Alpine Landing

Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star review. It’s fantastic to know that you had a perfect experience with us and that our service and the pilot's expertise contributed to making your visit memorable. We’re especially pleased that you enjoyed the history and current insights about the snow mountains and glaciers, as well as the photo opportunities. Thank you for joining us. Kind regards, The Helicopter Line

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