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55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter

4.741 reviews

  • 55 minutes
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Soar through the sky on this 55-minute scenic Helicopter experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks flying over the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glacier, included a glacier landing (10-15 minutes). The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps and a bucket list flight. Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Live commentary on board

What's not

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. A 55 minute flight that flies right around Aoraki Mt Cook and over to the West Coast for stunning views of the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Includes a glacier landing for 10-15 minutes for great photos.

    55 min

  2. Stunning views of the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman glaciers, including a glacier landing

    15 min

  3. Includes a glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier, NZ's largest glacier. Snow all year round

    55 min

  4. Start at the Aoraki Mt Cook Airport, fly right around Aoraki Mt cook with the flight path flying over the West Coast Glaciers

    55 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.7

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Ratings come from 41 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point
The airport is located 3 minutes prior to Aoraki Mount Cook Village on State Highway 80.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions

How it compares in New Zealand, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 253% above the median of the 124 experiences we list in New Zealand, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 37 of 124.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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