Glentanner High Country Heli Hike: Scenic Helicopter Tour with High Altitude Hiking in Southern Alps

Experience the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike, a scenic helicopter tour combined with high altitude hiking in the Southern Alps. Explore private land on Glentanner Station and discover the history of high country farming and the ancient glaciers that shaped the landscape.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Stunning views of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park during your scenic helicopter flight, as well as along the 7KM, well maintained 4x4 track.
  • Lake Pukaki - Stunning views of one of the bluest lakes on Earth! See Lake Pukaki from a birds-eye view during the scenic helicopter ride, as well as…
What's Included
  • Hiking poles provided
  • Sunscreen
  • Tea and coffee
  • Insect repellent
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Proper Hiking Footwear
  • Proper Clothing (depending on weather conditions)
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of flying over the Southern Alps during an 8-minute helicopter sightseeing flight, and immerse in the rich history of the Glentanner High Country with our Heli Hike.
Discover a fresh perspective on the Aoraki Mount Cook area, straying from the usual tourist pathways. This guided tour offers you an exclusive opportunity to explore…

Location
3388 Mount Cook Road
Mount Cook Road
Guests will check in at the Glentanner Holiday Park reception desk 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Passenger43368539918
Mar 1, 2025
Breathtaking views from helicopter - My friend and I recently stayed a few nights at the Glentanner Holiday Park. Whilst there, we went on the heli hike with guide Brian. After waiting for some cloud to lift, we had the most amazing helicopter flight, albeit short, and had the good fortune to see some Tahr running down the steep valley cliffs. Brian's knowledge of the farm's history and of the geology (which I personally love) made for an interesting hike. Highly recommended.
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Faraway144557
Feb 19, 2025
Memorable Glentanner Hike - We had the privilege of a private Heli hike with our guide Bryan. He was full of knowledge of the area, the farm and other interesting facts. It was a delightful afternoon easily accessible for most ages and fitness levels.
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07896debs
Feb 12, 2025
Spectacular views and fascinating guided hike - My friend and I had a fantastic time on this tour, and couldn’t recommend it enough. The helicopter ride was absolutely breathtaking with spectacular views followed by the most fascinating guided hike. Brian, our tour guide, had a wealth of knowledge on the local fauna and flora as well as the history of the area. We enjoyed every second and just felt that staff really went out of their way to make sure we were at ease and having a great time. Thank you so much for an awesome day!
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Venture08468624108
Feb 10, 2025
Glentanner Heli Hike - We really enjoyed our heli hike experience at Glentanner. We had spectacular weather & the views were just incredible. Brian, our guide, was full of incredibly interesting information about the area, geology, the history of the farm and just an all round lovely guy. The heli flight is stunning and the hike very easy and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend the experience. The morning tea and home cooked slice just topped it all off.... and...not to forget...the snowberries were delicious.
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Benkq2073yt
Feb 3, 2025
Great views - Our guide Brian and the helicopter pilot were awesome. Great views and the hiking was not challenging. Brian had lots of interesting information about the area, he was our favorite tour guide of our entire NZ trip.
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Cruiser55071010593
Feb 3, 2025
Best Way to see the Most Around Mt Cook - First time in a helicopter was amazing! The pilot and our guide Brian were great. Brian had tons of cool information about everything from glaciers, plants, and even aviation! The tour and check-in was well organized. Hike was very easy. Highly recommend it!
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401gordons
Jan 17, 2025
Glentanner heli hike - Short helicopter trip - fantastic views of lake and mountains - followed by a guided walk down. Don't be fooled by the name Heli-Hike, the going is pretty easy, just takes a few hours. Our guide was full of interesting observations and facts and, in case he didn't know, he carried much of his source material with him. Even a break for some lovely home made baking
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Michael_t
Jan 15, 2025
Above and Beyond: A Spectacular Glentanner Heli Hike Experience - Our Glentanner Heli Hike experience was nothing short of spectacular, starting with an incredible helicopter ride over Lake Pukaki's brilliant turquoise waters. As we started our trek, we were treated to an absolutely perfect, cloudless view of Mount Cook towering against the bright blue sky – a sight our guide Brian mentioned was particularly special that day. Brian's deep knowledge of the region shone throughout our 4-hour trek; he shared fascinating insights about the alpine flora and the geological forces that shaped these magnificent peaks, making the whole experience even more meaningful. The hike itself led us through alpine meadows and was easily managed, and while it is an expensive activity, the combination of the helicopter thrill, Brian's expert guidance, and those unbeatable views of New Zealand's highest peak made it worth every penny. We loved getting to explore the historic field station and even enjoyed some snacks and a short break to fully take in the moment. It was a remarkable day that gave us access to parts of the region we never could have experienced otherwise.
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Eerot50
Jan 6, 2025
Very nice tour - The sceneries were just awesome and our pilot Mike and guide Brian were the friendliest persons you csn think! The walk down was beautiful and we learned a lot about the glaciers, Lake Pukaki, various plants and Glentanner overall. Highly recommended for nature and science enthusiasts!
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Z5978pckarenb
Jan 1, 2025
An amazing tour! - My husband and I had the opportunity to tour the Souther Island of New Zealand for approximately two weeks in December of 2024. By far, our experience on the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike was one of the high points of the trip. The helicopter ride was just as advertised - exhilerating! The scenery was magnificent. But what really knocked the ball out of the ball park was our tour guide, Brian. Brian has an amazing mind for information in a variety of areas - ecology of the terrain, history of the region, political influences on development, and so much more. Brian says that he's not really a "biologist", but he knows much more about biology than many I know. We found ourselves hanging on his every word. The hike itself is an easy one, filled with many stops to discuss various topics. We had the opportunity to tour the housing and laboratory used by one of the soil scientists and his family as he was conducting research on the various areas in Glentanner many years ago. It was so very interesting! We highly recommend this tour!
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