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Mount Cook Tasman Glacier Tours

Discover Aoraki/Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier by air, on foot, or from the ground with scenic flights, glacier landings, heli-hikes, guided tours, and skydiving adventures.
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Slide 1 of 6, Ski plane on snowy Southern Alps runway for 1-hour aerial tour.
Ski plane on snowy Southern Alps runway for 1-hour aerial tour.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy Southern Alps with mountain backdrop.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy Southern Alps with tourists, New Zealand.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy Southern Alps during 1-hour aerial tour.
Aerial view of Southern Alps snowfields from a ski plane during a 1-hour tour.
Aerial view of Southern Alps glacier from a helicopter or ski plane.

1-hour Ultimate Southern Alps Aerial Tour - Helicopter or Ski Plane Flight

1 hr
2 more

  • Take a scenic flight from Mount Cook to Tasman Glacier for 60 minutes and soak in the stunning sights of the Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, and the West Coast of New Zealand.

  • Soar over the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and take advantage of two snow landings on the Fox, Franz Josef, or Tasman Glaciers.

  • See spectacular views of the Hochstetter Icefall, Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and Mount Sefton.

  • Choose to fly either in a ski plane or a helicopter for the 60-minute flight.

  • Fun Fact: Most Glaciers move at around 50cm per day however Franz Josef Glacier was once recorded to move 4 meters in a day.

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  • Take a scenic flight from Mount Cook to Tasman Glacier for 60 minutes and soak in the stunning sights of the Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, and the West Coast of New Zealand.

  • Soar over the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and take advantage of two snow landings on the Fox, Franz Josef, or Tasman Glaciers.

  • See spectacular views of the Hochstetter Icefall, Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and Mount Sefton.

  • Choose to fly either in a ski plane or a helicopter for the 60-minute flight.

  • Fun Fact: Most Glaciers move at around 50cm per day however Franz Josef Glacier was once recorded to move 4 meters in a day.

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NZ$799
Slide 1 of 12, Helicopter on Tasman Glacier with tourists preparing for guided heli-hike tour.
Helicopter on Tasman Glacier with tourists preparing for guided heli-hike tour.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier with ice axes and crampons.
Group exploring Tasman Glacier on guided heli-hike tour.
Visitors collecting glacier water during a guided heli-hike on Tasman Glacier, New Zealand.
Hikers exploring Tasman Glacier during a guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier with snowy peaks in the background.
Hikers exploring Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour, New Zealand.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour, New Zealand.
Tourists hiking on Tasman Glacier during a guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.
Helicopter flying over Tasman Glacier with snow-capped mountains in New Zealand.
Person exploring Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.

Mount Cook: Tasman Glacier Guided Heli-Hike Tour

3 hrs
2 more

  • Fly over Aoraki/Mount Cook, the Southern Alps, and Tasman Glacier on a scenic helicopter flight with sweeping alpine views.

  • Fly over Tasman Glacier Lake, ice formations, valleys, and the Hochstetter Icefall on a flight through Mount Cook National Park.

  • Upgrade to a 2-hour guided glacier hike with a landing on the Tasman Glacier, plus glacier boots, crampons, and a jacket if required.

  • Choose your flight route, from local glaciers and high alpine terrain to panoramic mountain views, as per the option selected.

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  • Fly over Aoraki/Mount Cook, the Southern Alps, and Tasman Glacier on a scenic helicopter flight with sweeping alpine views.

  • Fly over Tasman Glacier Lake, ice formations, valleys, and the Hochstetter Icefall on a flight through Mount Cook National Park.

  • Upgrade to a 2-hour guided glacier hike with a landing on the Tasman Glacier, plus glacier boots, crampons, and a jacket if required.

  • Choose your flight route, from local glaciers and high alpine terrain to panoramic mountain views, as per the option selected.

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NZ$995
Slide 1 of 6, Skiplane and helicopter on snowy alpine landscape with tourists, Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Skiplane and helicopter on snowy alpine landscape with tourists, Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Helicopter on snowy alpine terrain with mountain backdrop, Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Helicopter on snowy alpine terrain with tourists capturing mountain views.
Skiplane view over snow-covered alpine mountains during Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Aerial view of braided river and mountains from skiplane during Ultimate Alpine Experience in New Zealand.
Helicopter flying over snowy alpine mountains during Ultimate Alpine Experience.

Mount Cook Ultimate Alpine Experience: Skiplane & Helicopter Combo Tour

45 mins

  • Combine a helicopter and ski plane flight over Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter Icefall with a snow landing on the glacier.

  • Land on Tasman Glacier and spend time taking in the snow-covered alpine landscape before your return flight to Mount Cook Airport.

  • Enjoy sweeping views of Tasman Valley, glacier lakes, Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, and the surrounding Southern Alps.

  • Hear live commentary through your headset as your expert guide shares insights about the glaciers and landmarks below.

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  • Combine a helicopter and ski plane flight over Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter Icefall with a snow landing on the glacier.

  • Land on Tasman Glacier and spend time taking in the snow-covered alpine landscape before your return flight to Mount Cook Airport.

  • Enjoy sweeping views of Tasman Valley, glacier lakes, Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, and the surrounding Southern Alps.

  • Hear live commentary through your headset as your expert guide shares insights about the glaciers and landmarks below.

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NZ$599
Slide 1 of 10, Couple taking selfie during helicopter tour on snowy Mount Cook with alpine landing.
Couple taking selfie during helicopter tour on snowy Mount Cook with alpine landing.
Helicopter cockpit view of Mount Cook with snow-covered peaks.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with alpine landing site.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with alpine landing site.
Couple taking selfie during helicopter tour with alpine landing on Mount Cook.
Couple taking selfie during Mount Cook helicopter tour with snowy alpine landing.
Helicopter flying near snow-covered Mount Cook, New Zealand, with alpine landing area.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with alpine landing.
Couple taking selfie on snowy Mount Cook with helicopter in background.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with a view of a frozen lake.

Mount Cook Helicopter Tour with Alpine Landing

25 mins - 55 mins
1 more

  • Fly over Mount Cook's alpine landscapes on a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute scenic helicopter flight with an alpine landing.

  • Touch down on a snowfield and take in aerial views of mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and valleys from above.

  • Choose your route to explore the Ben Ohau Mountain Range, Southern Alps, Mount Cook, or the region's glaciers and icefalls.

  • Learn about the peaks and glaciers below through informative commentary from your experienced pilot throughout the flight.

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  • Fly over Mount Cook's alpine landscapes on a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute scenic helicopter flight with an alpine landing.

  • Touch down on a snowfield and take in aerial views of mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and valleys from above.

  • Choose your route to explore the Ben Ohau Mountain Range, Southern Alps, Mount Cook, or the region's glaciers and icefalls.

  • Learn about the peaks and glaciers below through informative commentary from your experienced pilot throughout the flight.

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NZ$395
Slide 1 of 20, Church of the Good Shepherd surrounded by lupins at Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, during sunset.
Church of the Good Shepherd surrounded by lupins at Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, during sunset.
Statue of a hiker with snowy Mt Cook backdrop on tour from Christchurch.
Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo during sunset, part of Mt Cook tour.
Helicopter landing on snowy terrain during Mt Cook tour from Christchurch.
Stone church near Lake Tekapo with mountain backdrop on Mt Cook tour from Christchurch.
Hikers crossing a suspension bridge with Mt Cook in the background, New Zealand.
Group hiking on a glacier with Mt Cook in the background, New Zealand.
Group of tourists enjoying the view of Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo landscape.
Glacial formations on Mt Cook during a small group tour from Christchurch.
Open road leading to Mt Cook with snow-capped peaks, viewed from Christchurch tour route.
Mt Cook snow-covered peak with clouds, view from Lake Tekapo tour, Christchurch.
Open road leading to Mt Cook with snow-capped peaks, viewed from Lake Tekapo area.
Road leading to Mt Cook with snow-capped peaks and clouds, New Zealand.
Open road leading to snow-capped Mt Cook with grassy plains, New Zealand.
Helicopter and small plane on snowy Mt Cook with Southern Alps backdrop.
Icicles on power equipment near Mt Cook, New Zealand, during a small group tour from Christchurch.
Lupins blooming by Lake Tekapo on a small group tour from Christchurch.
Omarama sheep statue with mountains in the background on the Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo tour route.
Small plane flying over snow-covered mountains near Mt Cook, New Zealand.
Kea parrot on snowy ground during Mt Cook tour from Christchurch.

Small Group Guided Tour of Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

13 hrs
2 more
  • Take a guided round-trip from the town of Christchurch with a small group and admire the views of Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, and Tasman Glacier or travel to Queenstown on a one-way trip.
  • Get a glimpse of the Canterbury Plains as you head to Geraldine for morning tea and travel to Lake Tekapo to witness the magical sight of the teal waters.
  • Admire the quaint Church of the Good Shepherd and head to Lake Pukaki for a view of the Southern Alps and Mt Cook surrounding the turquoise lake.
  • Take a walk and soak in the scenery of the Tasman Glacier at the Mt Cook National Park and view the glorious peak of Mt Cook at the Mt Cook Village.
  • Round up your journey with a trip back to Christchurch or head to Queenstown to visit more places of interest like the picturesque Lindis Pass and Kawarau Suspension Bridge.
  • On your one-way trip to Queenstown, enjoy local delicacies like fresh salmon at High Country Salmon and fresh fruits at the Mrs. Jones Fruit Stall.
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  • Take a guided round-trip from the town of Christchurch with a small group and admire the views of Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, and Tasman Glacier or travel to Queenstown on a one-way trip.
  • Get a glimpse of the Canterbury Plains as you head to Geraldine for morning tea and travel to Lake Tekapo to witness the magical sight of the teal waters.
  • Admire the quaint Church of the Good Shepherd and head to Lake Pukaki for a view of the Southern Alps and Mt Cook surrounding the turquoise lake.
  • Take a walk and soak in the scenery of the Tasman Glacier at the Mt Cook National Park and view the glorious peak of Mt Cook at the Mt Cook Village.
  • Round up your journey with a trip back to Christchurch or head to Queenstown to visit more places of interest like the picturesque Lindis Pass and Kawarau Suspension Bridge.
  • On your one-way trip to Queenstown, enjoy local delicacies like fresh salmon at High Country Salmon and fresh fruits at the Mrs. Jones Fruit Stall.
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NZ$299
Slide 1 of 10, Skydivers above Mt Cook with snow-capped mountains at sunrise.
Skydivers above Mt Cook with snow-capped mountains at sunrise.
Skydiver tandem jumping over Mt Cook, New Zealand, with clear blue sky.
Skydivers tandem jumping over Lake Pukaki with Mt Cook in the background, New Zealand.
Skydivers tandem jumping over Mt Cook, New Zealand, with scenic landscape below.
Skydivers tandem jumping over Mt Cook with snow-capped peaks and lake below.
Skydiver descending over snow-capped mountains near Mt Cook, New Zealand.
Skydiver descending with red parachute over Mt Cook landscape.
Skydiver descending over Mt Cook landscape with parachute.
Skydivers landing near Mt Cook with parachutes against a clear sky.
Skydivers giving thumbs up after landing at Mt Cook, New Zealand.

Mt Cook Skydive: 10,000ft, 13,000ft or 16,500ft Options

3 hrs

  • Fly over Mount Cook, Fox, Franz Josef, and Tasman Glaciers before making two snow landings in the Southern Alps.

  • Land on two remote glaciers for a closer look at the snow and ice, with your aircraft shut down during each landing.

  • See the Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, Mount Tasman, Mount Sefton, and Tasman Terminal Lake from the air.

  • Choose between a helicopter or ski plane for your 1-hour flight, with pilot commentary and hotel transfers included.

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  • Fly over Mount Cook, Fox, Franz Josef, and Tasman Glaciers before making two snow landings in the Southern Alps.

  • Land on two remote glaciers for a closer look at the snow and ice, with your aircraft shut down during each landing.

  • See the Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, Mount Tasman, Mount Sefton, and Tasman Terminal Lake from the air.

  • Choose between a helicopter or ski plane for your 1-hour flight, with pilot commentary and hotel transfers included.

from
NZ$299
Slide 1 of 6, Helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains during a 45-minute glacier tour.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains during a 45-minute glacier tour.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy glacier during 45-minute flight tour.
Helicopter passengers on snowy glacier during 45-minute flight tour.
Helicopter on snowy glacier with tourists during 45-minute flight tour.
Aerial view of snow-covered mountains from a ski plane during a 45-minute glacier flight.
Aerial view of turquoise glacial lake and snow-capped mountains from a ski plane in New Zealand.

45-minutes Glacier Highlights by Helicopter or Ski Plane Flight

45 mins
1 more

  • Fly on your tour over New Zealand’s Mt Cook and the national park that surrounds it as you enjoy the tranquility of the pristine white blanket as you soar over the snow-capped mountains.

  • Get to experience the lush green forests and the bright, glimmering glacier from a birds-eye view.

  • End your tour perfectly, with a glacier landing, giving you a picture-perfect memory to capture.

  • Choose to fly either by way of a helicopter or a ski plane flight.

  • Fun Fact: One of the most remarkable facts about Mount Cook is that it still grows with an average of 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) each year.

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  • Fly on your tour over New Zealand’s Mt Cook and the national park that surrounds it as you enjoy the tranquility of the pristine white blanket as you soar over the snow-capped mountains.

  • Get to experience the lush green forests and the bright, glimmering glacier from a birds-eye view.

  • End your tour perfectly, with a glacier landing, giving you a picture-perfect memory to capture.

  • Choose to fly either by way of a helicopter or a ski plane flight.

  • Fun Fact: One of the most remarkable facts about Mount Cook is that it still grows with an average of 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) each year.

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NZ$699

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