Top Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village) Half-day Tours

Combine your journey from Aoraki Mount Cook to Christchurch with a sightseeing trip on this one-way half-way small-group city transfer tour. After hopping aboard the minibus in Aoraki Mount Cook, relax as you’re delivered to Christchurch while listening to facts and stories about local landmarks, stopping at Lake Tekapo to take in views of the turquoise waters.

Hover above the Southern Alps on a spectacular helicopter ride that lets you see places you couldn’t otherwise access without expert mountaineering skills. Glide over Aoraki Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, and down the Tasman Glacier, then over to the West Coast for a glimpse of the famous Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Learn more about the mountains via helpful commentary from your pilot.

Gain up-close access to the remote alpine landscapes of the South Island on a premier helicopter flight. This 40-minute aerial tour from Aoraki/Mt. Cook Village soars above the Southern Alps and makes a snow landing atop Tasman Glacier, where you’ll enjoy prime views of Aoraki/Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Back in the air, fly through the Burnett Mountains and marvel at the expansive Mackenzie Basin below.

Journey by luxury coach, departing Aoraki/Mt. Cook, on a one-way sightseeing transfer to Queenstown or Christchurch. Admire the views as you travel through the scenery of the Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park, passing glacial lakes and mountain villages without the distraction of self-driving. Hotel drop-off is included for your convenience. Audio commentary is available in several languages to enhance your experience.

Experience the South Island’s mountain-filled vistas from both the ground and the sky on this half-day small-group tour. Board a helicopter and soar over the Southern Alps, taking in the dramatic mountainous scenery before heading for a hike through the Glentanner High Country, learning about the ancient glaciers that carved the region’s landscapes.