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Fly from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook for a full five-run heli-ski day in the Southern Alps. The weather-dependent package costs NZD 2,695 per person for winter 2026 and takes approximately nine hours, returning guests to Queenstown around 16:30–17:00.
A scenic fixed-wing flight of about 40 minutes connects Queenstown with Mount Cook Airport, followed by the standard guided Mount Cook heli-ski program. Strong-intermediate and better skiers and snowboarders can access terrain across six mountain ranges, with the day tailored to snow, safety and group ability.
The package combines five Mount Cook heli-ski descents with a same-day flight from Queenstown. Runs average roughly 800 vertical metres and range from open alpine terrain to glaciated and steeper lines when conditions permit. The trip requires a minimum flight load, while individual bookings can be combined with other guests.
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Included are return fixed-wing flights between Queenstown and Mount Cook, return transfers between Queenstown accommodation and the airport when required, five guided heli-ski runs, helicopter flights and access fees, avalanche transceiver and safety equipment, and lunch on the snow. The minimum age is 13. Flights require sufficient passengers and are weather-dependent; no deposit is required.
All Mount Cook Heliski guides are professionals, trained and certified to international standards through the NZMGA training program or meeting the requirements of the NZ Heli Operators Group. Representing decades of experience in New Zealand and globally, the guides undergo training in emergency first aid, mountain survival, and rescue.
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Double Room
Sauna
Laundry
Swimming Pool
Massage
Hot Tub
Combined Cuisine
Free Wifi
Double Room
Swimming Pool
Hot Tub
Combined Cuisine
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