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Meet at Mount Cook Airport on State Highway 80, about a five-minute drive before Aoraki \/ Mount Cook Village. Free car parking is available at the airport. There is no hotel pickup \u2014 make your own way. The same airport is used for check-in, takeoff and return. The exact flight time is confirmed after booking. Check-in typically closes 30 minutes before departure. Wear a warm jacket and shoes suitable for standing on snow; bring sunglasses and a camera. Drones and selfie sticks are not allowed. Children of all ages are welcome and must fly with an adult. Infants may sit on a caregiver\u2019s lap; a seat is still allocated and charged. Individual passenger weight is generally limited to about 116 kg for aircraft balance; guests may be weighed at check-in. Flights are sold year-round, weather permitting \u2014 check availability for dates and start times. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Mountain weather changes quickly. 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From NZ$379 per person (shared helicopter; about 25 minutes; alpine landing when conditions allow; typically up to about 5\u20137 guests on the aircraft). Includes live commentary and headsets as listed when you book. Snow on the alpine pad is not guaranteed year-round.<\/p>

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