Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
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Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
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Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
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Highlights
Fly from Christchurch to view the highest mountain in New Zealand, Aoraki Mount Cook—the training ground of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Viewing the Canterbury plains, lakes, Tasman Glacier, and the spectacular ice falls of the many smaller glaciers in the region.
Experience the New Zealand Southern Alps on board a luxury helicopter.
Alpine landing, seasonal snow if the weather allows.
Fly home through Lord of the Rings country and see the spectacular film site used in the trilogy.
Returning to Christchurch after 3 hours to continue your further travels.'
Great photo opportunities throughout your flight.
Pilot commentary throughout your flight.
Itinerary
Garden City Helicopters
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCheck in and weighing of passengers. Meet your pilot and be given an extensive helicopter safety briefing. Toilet stop before departing.Canterbury Region(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeDepart south towards Aoraki Mount Cook, heading over the fertile farmland of the Canterbury Plain. View the variation of farming activity in the fields below from sheep & dairy farming to crops.Southern Alps(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe mighty Southern Alps, a mountain range extending along the length of New Zealand's South Island. The mountain ranges are bisected by glacial valleys, many of which are infilled with glacial lakes on the eastern sideLake Pukaki(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and others in the Mackenzie region. All three lakes were formed when the terminal moraines of receding glaciers blocked their respective valleys, forming moraine-dammed lakes. The glacial feed to the lakes gives them a distinctive blue colour, created by glacial flour, the extremely finely ground rock particles from the glaciersAoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIf weather allows land atop the mountain ledge of Liebig Dome, which overlooks New Zealand's tallest mountain. Liebig Dome has a front-row seat to gaze upon Mount Cook, Sir Edmond Hillary’s training ground for Everest. Aoraki, its Maori name stands at some 12,218ft feet above sea level, its neighbour Mount Tasman at 11,476. Experience the beauty of the region at 8,000 ft above sea level. Capture the moment with a photo or simply to take in the stunning views. Seasonal snow landing only. Seasonal snow landing only.Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBack on the helicopter, fly over the Tasman Glacier, called Haupapa in Maori, which is the largest glacier in New Zealand at nearly 15 miles long and 2,000 feet thick. Return to Christchurch via the mountains and mighty rivers.Mount Potts Street(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePass by areas known in the Lord of the Rings movies. Edoras was the capital city of Rohan. Otherwise known to the locals at Mount Sunday in the upper reaches of the Rangitata river. Edoras was where Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and Gandalf met with King Théoden.Mackenzie District(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLord of the rings facts about this tour. Twizel in the Mackenzie Country, the epic battle on Pelennor Fields, where thousands of orcs bred by Sauron clashed with the men of Gondor and Rohan on the grassy fields that stretch to the foothills of the mountains. Lake Pukaki and the mountain background provided the scene for the warg chase in An Unexpected Journey.Mackenzie District(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTake in the vast dry lands of the Mackenzie country basin the largest in New Zealand. Rich golden landscapes, powder blue canals and bright turquoise glacial landscapes. Over into the South Canterbury farming region back to Christchurch
What's included
INCLUDED
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Landing and facility fees
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Lunch
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 paying passengers per booking is required
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own care person and a fare paid for them. Pilot may be unable to lift customer.
Please provide a cell phone number for us to contact you on.
reconfirmation of booking is required 24 hours prior to departure by calling 03 3584360
If we are able to land on the alpine site, snow may be present on the landing site. It will be soft and require good mobility to move around
Weather dependent.
We can only land on the alpine landing site if weather allows. Your pilot will inform you.
Please carry any essential medication with you on your flight.
Please advise pilot of any medical conditions that may require urgent care if you fall ill whilst travelling with us.
Snow may be soft to walk on if we are able to land on the alpine landing site
Location
Address
73 Grays Road, Near Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand 8042
Provider
Garden City Helicopters
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