Aoraki / Mount Cook Tasman 25-Minute Helicopter Tour

This shared flight spends about 25 minutes in an AS350 Squirrel over Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. From Mount Cook Airport the route follows the Tasman Valley and braided rivers, continues over the iceberg-dotted Tasman Terminal Lake, then makes an alpine landing on Brass Peak or Liebig Dome when conditions allow — with views toward Aoraki / Mount Cook and the valley — before returning to the same airport. You fly past and beside the peak; there is no summit landing. Snow on the alpine pad is not guaranteed year-round and the pad may be rocky. On-snow time is typically about 10–15 minutes on the snow when a landing happens. The price is from NZ$379 per person. Shared flight; helicopters typically seat about 5–7 depending on weight. A minimum of passengers is needed to operate (often 4). Live commentary and headsets are listed when you book. 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 — 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’s 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 — check availability for dates and start times. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Mountain weather changes quickly. Flights and snow or glacier landings depend on visibility and surface conditions. If a flight cannot operate, you can usually reschedule or claim a refund under the free-cancellation and weather policy on your booking. For a Tasman Glacier landing with ski plane and helicopter, see the 45-minute combo. For ski-plane only onto the glacier, see the Glacier Highlights ski-plane tour. Live prices are shown when you book. See all 3 flights on the Aoraki / Mount Cook hub.