Mt Cook Supreme Helicopter Flight – 60 Minutes

Experience the ultimate Glacier Country adventure on a spectacular 60-minute helicopter flight from Franz Josef. Fly above Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers, cross the dramatic Southern Alps and Main Divide, and enjoy breathtaking views of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Mt Tasman and Ice Lake. With two alpine snow landings included, the Mt Cook Supreme gives you even more time to experience the extraordinary beauty of New Zealand’s high alpine wilderness.

Explore Four Glaciers, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Southern Alps

The Mt Cook Supreme is the most extensive scenic helicopter flight offered by Glacier Country Helicopters, revealing an incredible variety of landscapes during its 60-minute journey. From Franz Josef, soar above the immense ice formations of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers before crossing the Southern Alps to discover Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers. Along the way, take in sweeping views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mt Tasman, the striking waters of Ice Lake and alpine scenery used for the famous “Lighting of the Beacons” sequence in The Lord of the Rings.

What makes this flight especially memorable is the opportunity to make two snow landings in the Southern Alps. Step out onto the snow, breathe in the crisp mountain air and enjoy time surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks before continuing your aerial journey. Landing locations and the exact flight path are determined by the day’s weather, visibility and snow conditions, allowing your pilot to select the best available route and alpine landing sites.