Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight

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Location: Mount Cook, New Zealand
Duration: 
                                20 minutes (approx.)

Overview
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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.

Highlights

Enjoy a scenic 20-minute helicopter flight through the rugged landscape of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range
Helicopter experience includes a snow landing on a snow field high in the mountains
Plenty of photo opportunities
Includes hotel pickup and drop off

What You Can Expect

Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight

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.

Aircraft:
The fleet consists predominately of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels (seats 06 passengers plus pilot). They are ideal aircraft for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views for all passengers. The Helicopter Line has the highest levels of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of the operations.

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Customer Reviews

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Barbara T
United Kingdom

5 star rating: Highly Recommended March 2010

This trip was very good.

Stephen B
Australia

4 star rating: Recommended March 2010

Re-booking our flight to a later date was no problem at all. Friendly service and a flight experience that I definitely recommend to anyone keen to see some spectacular views.

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Schedule Details

Departs

Departure point

Glentanner Park , Helicopter Base, Mount Cook National Park

Departure time

Flights are operated from 8:00am - 5:00pm (October to March) and 8:30am - 5:00pm (April to September).

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration

20 minutes (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop off
20-minute helicopter flight with snow landing
Pilot guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Additional info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Voucher info

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Local operator information

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