Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing
- Explore the magnificent views around the Mackenzie Country by helicopter with 3 options to choose from
- Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake
- All flights include an Alpine Landing, choose the 45 or 60 minute flight for a snow landing
- Get right up close to the mighty Aoraki / Mount Cook at over 3724 meters with amazing views of our highest peaks and longest glaciers on the 45 or 60 minute flight
- Go further on the 60 minute flight as you will then traverse over the Southern Alps and take in views of the Franz and Fox glaciers
Options
Mackenzie Explorer (30mins)
Inclusions
Insurance provided by the operator
30-minutes helicopter flight experience
English-speaking flight commentary
Experience a wonderful alpine landing at 5500′ (snow only in winter months) to get the chance to get out and take in panoramic views of the lakes and mountains.
Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake
Exclusions
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-2
Participants must weigh between 0kg-130kg for this activity
Passengers are not permitted to carry any loose items on board the helicopter
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Caps or hats
Warm clothing (preferrably thick clothing for warmth)
Walking shoes
What's included in Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
- Check in 15mins prior to departure time
- Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake
- Flying around Lake Tekapo Village
- Mt John Observatory
- Mt Hay, Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations - see the family homesteads and higher up hill country where the merino sheep roam
- Experience a wonderful alpine landing at 5500 feet (snow only in winter months, usually May - September
- Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo
- Tour stops and highlights: Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age
- Total: 0 hour(s) and 30 minute(s)
Our Favourites
Choose from 3 helicopter flight options from Lake Tekapo airport.
30 min Helicopter Experience:
- Lake Tekapo’s turquoise waters
- Lake Tekapo village, Mount John Observatory
- Merino sheep farms (Mt Hay, Glenmore, Godley Peaks)
- Alpine landing at 5,500 feet (snow landing in winter)
- Panoramic views of lakes and mountains
- In-flight commentary by a professional pilot
45 min Helicopter Experience:
- All of the above
- Stunning valleys: Forks, Cass, Jollie
- Braided rivers: Cass and Forks
- Murchison and Tasman glaciers
- Snow landing at 7,700 feet
- Panoramic views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Southern Alps
60 min Helicopter Experience:
- All of the above
- Fly close to Aoraki/Mount Cook and across the Southern Alps
- Franz Josef and Fox glaciers
- The west coast of NZ
Route
How to get there
By car: self drive to Lake Tekapo Airport on State Highway 8, 3mins south of Lake Tekapo village
Meet
Venues
- Air Safaris Tekapo
