Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour

Christchurch, New Zealand

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in sweeping views of New Zealand’s mountains and Lord of The Rings backdrops during a 2.5-hour scenic helicopter flight from Christchurch. Fly over Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, Aoraki Mount Cook, and the Tasman Glacier during this epic helicopter tour.

Hear live commentary from your pilot during the flight
See the filming location for Edoras in the LOTR movies
Get great photo ops and the chance to land in remote destinations

What's Included

Landing and facility fees
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

73 Grays Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Please report to reception. You will be checked in, weighed and receive a safety briefing

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Garden City Helicopters

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canterbury Region (Pass By)

Southern Alps (Pass By)

Lake Pukaki (Pass By)

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass By)

Mount Potts Street (Pass By)

Mackenzie District (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 221 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

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Absolutely the best tour!

Christie_W, Apr 2025

The folks at Garden City Helicopters provided the most amazing helicopter tour for us! We had a perfect weather day and breathtaking views on our ride from Christchurch, through the plains, across the Southern Alps to Mount Cook and back. As an extra special bonus, there had been a snow storm in the Southern Alps the day before and mountains looked absolutely beautiful! Jake, our pilot, was phenomenal! He provided great commentary, engaging conversation, and extra care to point out highlights along the way. We were so fortunate to have the extra special chance to set down near Mount Sumner and hike through the area where LOTR scenes were filmed! The views flying over the snow-covered mountain ranges to Mt Cook were stunning and will leave you speechless! The entire staff at the Garden City Helicopters office were amazing, gracious, and welcoming! Robin was so sweet to provide very tasty snack packs and bottled water for our trip - very much appreciated!!! Of all our tours and great adventures during our 2 week visit in New Zealand, this tour is our absolute favorite! We can’t recommend it highly enough!

Unforgettable flight seeing remarkable views of beautiful New Zealand

Julie_G, Mar 2024

On the day of our flight, due to weather we were unable to fly to Mount Cook. However GCH Aviation gave us the opportunity of some alternatives. We flew over peaks, volcanic terrain and through gorges of rainforest, lakes and waterfalls, as well as along the coastline. Our pilot even touched down at a lake for me to take a swim! Throughout the trip our pilot gave us knowledgable information about the area and made our trip one we will never forget. Thank you also to the team on the ground for their help and flexibility. Can thoroughly recommend and worth every penny!