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Glacier Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook - Duration: 10 Minutes | ||
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Enjoy a fantastic scenic overflight experience up the impressive Tasman Valley. Overfly the beautiful Tasman Terminal Lake with its melted glacial water as you make your way up to the mid snowfields of the Tasman Glacier. Return down the western side of the Tasman, with fantastic views of the Hochstetter Icefall and the east face of Aoraki Mt Cook.
Our ever reliable retractable ski aircraft are ideally suited to the alpine environment. Our pilots provide an interesting and information commentary throughout your trip, providing you with the ultimate scenic experience.
Highlights include Beautiful views right from take-off, Tasman Terminal Lake, Mt Cook and Mt Tasman, Hochstetter Icefall, and Tasman Glacier!. |
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Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight - Duration: 20 Minutes | ||
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This short scenic flight option
is ideal if you are looking for the opportunity to touch snow and experience the
thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape
of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site on a snow field high in the
mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to
the mountains and glaciers, and down to the valleys that were carved out by
glaciers centuries ago. With its ability to hover, land and provide access to
some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for
sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled
glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your
professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. |
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Valley and Glacier Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook - Duration: 35 Minutes | ||
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Experience Mt Cook National Park like never before on this scenic 35-minute Ski Plane adventure! Delight in a stunning scenic flight up the Tasman Valley, through the Hochstetter Icefall, with a landing on the mid snowfields of the Tasman Glacier.
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Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour - Duration: 35 Minutes | ||
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The stunning air tour offers the unique opportunity to experience flying in a helicopter and ski plane in one day.
Depart from Aoraki Mt Cook Airport in either the ski plane or helicopter. Enjoy the beautiful views of the many mountains surrounding the picturesque Tasman Valley as you fly through one of the most beautiful regions New Zealand has to offer. The iceberg dotted glacier lake, the Hochstetter ice fall and the cloud piercing Aoraki Mt Cook are some of the stunning views you will encounter on your journey through the Southern Alps.
After landing high in the mountains you will get to spend some time enjoying one of the many snow covered peaks that Aoraki Mt Cook National Park has to offer. With snow covered shoes you will then fly back to the Aoraki Mt Cook Airport in the either the ski plane or the helicopter.
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Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight - Duration: 35 Minutes | ||
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Experience this magnificent
alpine environment with a high scenic flight over the Ben Ohau mountains.
Watch as the landscape changes from low rolling hills, becoming steeper and
more rugged as you rise above scarred ridges left by ancient glaciers. Fly
close to the steep ridges and rise over a mountain pass that reveals superb
views out to Aoraki/Mount Cook and its surrounding peaks. Prepare yourself
for an amazing landing on the Richardson Glacier where you will be able to
step out of the helicopter and play in the snow. Enjoy expansive views down
the Tasman Valley on your return to Glentanner Park at the head of Lake
Pukaki. With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New
Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for
sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled
glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your
professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route. |
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Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight - Duration: 40 Minutes | ||
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Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous
glaciers on this 30-minute helicopter flight. Marvel at the mantle of pure white
snow as you land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier.
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Mt Cook Helicopter Flight and Tasman Glacier Walk - Duration: 3 Hours | ||
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Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight
from Mt Cook to Tasman Glacier followed by an exhilarating 2-hour guided walk on
the glacier itself. Fly over the Southern Alps and Aoraki/Mount Cook National
Park to reach Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s largest glacier and a frozen
wonderland of ice caves, snow fields, crevasses and pinnacles. After soaring
over snowcapped mountains and pristine blue and white ice, you'll land high up
on the glacier. Hop out of the helicopter and begin your 2-hour hike, following
your guide through the spectacular frozen landscape and gaining access to areas
that normally only skilled mountaineers can reach. Choose from three departure
times per day to suit your schedule |
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