Glentanner High Country Heli Hike
Overview
Soar over the Southern Alps, take in breathtaking views during an 8 minute scenic helicopter flight and walk a trail of High Country history on the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike.
Travel somewhere new in the Aoraki Mount Cook region, away from the familiar tourist route. This guided tour grants exclusive access to private land on family-owned Glentanner Station, one of New Zealand’s most historic and iconic stations, set in one of the country’s most magnificent landscapes.
It’s a journey back through time, to the rough and rugged early days of high country farming, and further, to the ancient past when glaciers carved the land to form the spectacular Mackenzie Country.
-Approximately 3.5 hour tour (4 Hours with Check-In and Helicopter Safety Briefing)
-Scenic Helicopter flight to a landing point high on Glentanner Station land.
-Knowledgeable & friendly guide to take you along a 7KM, well-maintained, 4x4 track.
-Access our fully restored Historic Field Station and exhibition.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Hot tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are provided at the Historic Field Station stop.
- Snacks Home-Baked snacks are provided at the Historic Field Station stop.
- Hiking Poles Provided
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Proper Hiking Footwear
- Proper Clothing (depending on weather conditions)
Meeting Location
3388 Mount Cook Road
Glentanner 7999, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (pass by)
Lake Pukaki (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Most healthy people with "street" level fitness should enjoy this activity.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike?
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Activity code: C-429877P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Hot tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are provided at the Historic Field Station stop.
- Snacks. Home-Baked snacks are provided at the Historic Field Station stop.
- Hiking Poles Provided.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect Repellent.
- Proper Hiking Footwear.
- Proper Clothing (depending on weather conditions).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Most healthy people with "street" level fitness should enjoy this activity.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glentanner High Country Heli Hike will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeHot tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are provided at the Historic Field Station stop.
- SnacksHome-Baked snacks are provided at the Historic Field Station stop.
- Hiking Poles Provided
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
- Proper Hiking Footwear
- Proper Clothing (depending on weather conditions)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Most healthy people with "street" level fitness should enjoy this activity.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
