Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
Fly from Christchurch to view the highest mountain in New Zealand, Aoraki Mount Cook—the training ground of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Viewing the Canterbury plains, lakes, Tasman Glacier, and the spectacular ice falls of the many smaller glaciers in the region.
Experience the New Zealand Southern Alps on board a luxury helicopter.
Alpine landing, seasonal snow if the weather allows.
Fly home through Lord of the Rings country and see the spectacular film site used in the trilogy.
Returning to Christchurch after 3 hours to continue your further travels.'
Great photo opportunities throughout your flight.
Pilot commentary throughout your flight.
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Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
What's included in Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Garden City Helicopters
Check in and weighing of passengers. Meet your pilot and be given an extensive helicopter safety briefing. Toilet stop before departing.
Canterbury RegionPass-by Only
Depart south towards Aoraki Mount Cook, heading over the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plain. View the variation of farming activity in the fields below from sheep & dairy farming to crops.
The mighty Southern Alps, a mountain range extending along the length of New Zealand's South Island. The mountain ranges are bisected by glacial valleys, many of which are infilled with glacial lakes on the eastern side
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Landing and facility fees
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 paying passengers per booking is required
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own care person and a fare paid for them. Pilot may be unable to lift customer.
- Please provide a cell phone number for us to contact you on.
- reconfirmation of booking is required 24 hours prior to departure by calling 03 3584360
- If we are able to land on the alpine site, snow may be present on the landing site. It will be soft and require good mobility to move around
- Weather dependent.
- We can only land on the alpine landing site if weather allows. Your pilot will inform you.
- Please carry any essential medication with you on your flight.
- Please advise pilot of any medical conditions that may require urgent care if you fall ill whilst travelling with us.
- Snow may be soft to walk on if we are able to land on the alpine landing site
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please report to reception. You will be checked in, weighed and receive a safety briefing
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• please call 24 hours prior to departure time to reconfirm 03 3584 360 and supply your cell phone contact number and check weather conditions. • Dress code is smart casual, covered shoes and a warm jacket. Sunglasses and sunscreen • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
