Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

Collections from Queenstown Central Hotels start 50 minutes prior to flight departure. Alternatively, we have free parking at our office in Frankton, where you'll check in.

Get there nice and early, grab a hot coffee or some snacks in the shopping centre whilst you wait for your flight to depart.

uty of the surrounding area

Great views of Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Ohau from above

Get some stunning views of Mt Cook and the surrounding Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, including some of the 3,000 glaciers and alpine lakes in the region. You'll land at Mt Cook Airstrip after approximately 1 hour of scenic flying.

Check in with our guiding partners, gear up with the provided appropriate hiking equipment and receive a safety briefing from your experienced guide.

Take a 10 to 15 minute heli ride up onto the Tasman Glacier ice. Here you will be left with your experienced guide to strap on your crampons and start hiking. Spend 2 hours exploring the ice features before the helicopter returns to fly you back to base.

Arriving back at the guiding base, your pilot will be waiting for you to escort you back to the plane.

Enjoy a 1 hr return scenic flight to Queenstown, taking a different flight path for maximum sightseeing on the way back.

to your accommodation, or you will be able to collect your parked car.