Grand Plateau and Plateau HutSki Plane or helicopter landing in the snowfieldsPicnic on the glacierSnow/ice all year roundBeautiful views right from takeoffTasman Terminal LakeMt Cook and Mt TasmanHochstetter Icefall

Warm clothing – It can be chilly up thereCovered shoes – Sturdy footwear recommendedCamera or phone – You won’t want to miss these photo opportunities!We can’t wait to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with you!

Exclusive Helicopter Picnic Amongst The Peaks from Mt Cook

South Island

INFLITE - Mt Cook

from

AU$3329

per group

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Close-up of passengers inside an Inflite helicopter during glacier landing

Experiences

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Family-friendly Tours

Private Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Aoraki Mount Cook Airport

Location: Aoraki Mt Cook

Duration: 90 mins

Dine in the Sky: Your Private Glacier Picnic Experience

Embark on an exclusive alpine escape as you board a private helicopter and soar over New Zealand’s dramatic Southern Alps, crossing Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers in a breathtaking aerial passage. The flight takes you over pristine, snow-covered ridges and glimmering glacial lakes—every window frames a cinematic alpine vista. Touching down amidst the silence of a glacier, your pilot transforms the landscape into your personal dining suite, complete with chilled bubbles and panoramic views.

Seated on snow in solitude, you can sip, snack, and photograph your surroundings without a sound beyond mountain air. In this rare glacier landing setting, time slows as you soak in the untouched alpine grandeur. As your 90-minute adventure winds down, the helicopter sweeps past the soaring summit of Aoraki/Mt Cook before returning you to base—leaving you with indelible memories of alpine beauty and refined escape.

Helicopter landed in snow with gourmet picnic setup in front, surrounded by Mount Cook’s alpine peaks

Silhouetted helicopter lifting off at sunset with dramatic mountain backdrop

Helicopter flying above a blue glacial pool on the Tasman Glacier with rugged peaks beyond

View from a helicopter flying over dramatic glacier crevasses in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Grand Plateau and Plateau Hut
Ski Plane or helicopter landing in the snowfields
Picnic on the glacier
Snow/ice all year round
Beautiful views right from takeoff
Tasman Terminal Lake
Mt Cook and Mt Tasman
Hochstetter Icefall

Warm clothing – It can be chilly up there
Covered shoes – Sturdy footwear recommended
Camera or phone – You won’t want to miss these photo opportunities!

We can’t wait to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with you!

More than 20 working days before check-in: Full refund.**
20 to 10 working days before check-in: 20% cancellation fee**
9 working days to 48 hours before check-in: 50% cancellation fee**
Less than 48 hours: No refund

The weather in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park can change quickly. If flying conditions aren't safe, we may need to reschedule or cancel your flight. If we do cancel, you'll get a full refund**. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Your safety is our top priority, and we want you to have an amazing experience.

*Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Departure Dates

Departs daily every hour from 8am to 2pm. All departures are subject to availability, season, and minimum numbers.

Pricing

Cost per group (per 6-8 pax)

Oct 2024 - Sep 2026: from NZ$3,999
Oct 2026 - Sep 2027: from NZ$4,999

Pricing is correct at the time of publishing and may change without prior notice.

Please note: A fuel surcharge of NZ$20 per person applies to all flights and skydives departing from 1st of April 2026 onwards, until further notice. This will be collected upon check-in.

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