Overview
We’ve packaged up three days of Heli and two days of field snow, which makes for the ultimate heli-skiing NZ experience.
First tracks and quality powder turns...read more without the queues are a definite reality on this tour. On the three heli days we’ll get you up to the high alpine terrain heli-skiing Wanaka, Arrowsmiths, and Mt Cook. We’ll be landing above the ‘freezing line’, so the snow will be amazing!
With over 200 named heli runs across the three mountain ranges, there’s plenty of terrain to suit your skiing/boarding ability. For example, the area we’ll explore heli-skiing Wanaka alone offers over 8,500 square metres of terrain spreading across 11 different mountain ranges – that’s over 3000 times the size of Coronet Peak!
We’ll stay in 3+ star accommodation at various South Island locations, and you’ll have time to soak in the local hot tubs, dine out, eat in, or just relax with a wine or craft beer reflecting on the moments of awesomeness you’ve experienced on tour.
Running between July and September, this heli tour starts in Christchurch and ends in the scenic and adventure capital of the South Island: Queenstown. On your last day, you can choose to enjoy another day of heli-skiing in Queenstown, or take on back-to-back runs with a day up Remarkables or Coronet Peak, or, perhaps, tick off a non-snow activity from your bucket list.
We’ve got everything organised: your transport and transfers to the mountains, your accommodation, cooked breakfasts, two dinners, four lunches. If you want to add on any extras like equipment hire or accommodation upgrades, that’s easy! Just ask your tour consultant and we’ll sort it!
Itinerary
Kia Ora and welcome to Christchurch! Your tour starts bright and early with a 6am departure from your Christchurch accommodation. Before departure, you'll be fuelling up with a fully cooked breakfast to get your body amped for an amazing day of heli skiing/boarding. With just under 1.5 hours drive to the heli pad, your tour guide will make a scheduled stop at the rental store to collect any equipment you require.
Today you will be heli skiing and boarding a vast mountainous area spanning three 3 ranges - The Arrowsmith, Ragged and Palmer Ranges. Charge up your cameras, because this is footage you'll be bragging to your mates about. Your heli guides know all the sweet spots, with over 200 named heli runs across the 3 mountain ranges, so there is plenty of terrain to suit your skiing/boarding ability. Tonight we will be staying at Methven Resort. You can take in the starry night sky while soaking in the hotels sought after hot pools.
Included
- Heli ski day
- Cooked breakfast
- Lunch
Slope Info - Arrowsmith
- Ragged & Palmer Ranges Runs for all standards of heli-boarder and heliskier.
- Over 1000 km2 of terrain
- Over 200 named heli-skiing runs
- Average vertical drop approximately 850m
- Highest landing: Wilderness Experience (2500m)
- Biggest drop: Wilderness Experience (1200m)
- Longest Run: Reischek Glacier (3km over 1100m descent)
Included
- Cooked breakfast
- Lift Pass
- Dinner
Slope Info - Ohau
- Difficulty: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 30% Advanced
- Height:1825m
- Vertical:400m
- Dri Skiable Area:125ha
Waking up in the shadow of the most prominent mountain in New Zealand, your day of heli riding is going to be one for the brag book. Today you're spoilt for choice. Mount Cook Heliski region is the largest heliski area in NZ, operating among the highest peaks in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, covering 6 mountain ranges across to the Ben Ohaus, that tower above the shores of azure Lake Pukaki. Mount Cook heli has the highest landings, longest runs, greatest snow accumulation and most consistent conditions of any backcountry area in New Zealand.
No matter your experience there will be terrain to suit your ability, from mellow open powder bowls to challenging descents – today will not disappoint. As the sunsets over Aoraki Mt Cook, we can relax and talk about today's adventures over dinner at the Mt Cook Lodge restaurant.
Included
- Heli ski day
- Cooked breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Slope Info - Mount Cook
- Run length varies depending on terrain and snow conditions, from 600 vertical metres to as much as 1300 vertical metres.
- Average run length ranges from 800–1000 vertical metres.
Included
- Lift Pass
- Cooked breakfast
Slope Info - Ohau
- Difficulty: 20% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 30% Advanced
- Height: 1825m
- Vertical: 400m
- Skiable Area: 125ha
Rise and shine! We hope you recharged your bodies and the camera batteries last night because today is going to be another amazing day of heli skiing/boarding. Heading into the mountainous areas around Wanaka and the surrounding lakes, we have access to over 8,500 square metres of terrain spreading across 11 different mountain ranges – this is over 3000 times the size of Coronet Peak! You have hit the money load of run choices.
With your legs and bodies now conditioned to riding virgin snow, your experienced heli guides will be taking you to some of their favourite spots. Tonight we're mixing it up with dinner at the Mexican Restaurant in Wanaka. What better way to unwind from a day of epic heli, than with a margarita or 2, great banter and showing off those heli pics from the day.
Included
- Heli ski day
- Cooked breakfast
- Lunch
Slope Info - Wanaka
- Heli-Skiing
- Over 8500 m2 of terrain
- 11 different mountain ranges
Wanaka is home to two of the most spectacular ski mountains and based on the weather we'll choose one of these as today's mountain. Treble Cone lies within the heart of the Southern Alps and the views from TC of majestic Lake Wanaka are astounding. Treble Cone is the largest ski area in the South Island, and is renowned for its terrain, dry powder and more technical skiing. Because of its proximity to the Southern Alps it has reliable weather and snow conditions and it is protected from the bitterly cold southerly winds.
Whilst Cardrona Alpine Resort is NZ's most popular ski resort in the area and offers phenomenal skiing as well as a huge range of facilities such as a choice of 8 different cafes & restaurants, a mountain shop, plus more. After a day on the Wanaka mountains, we'll travel over to Queenstown for the last night of the tour. Day 6 will be the heli day if we had bad weather on day 5.
Included
- Lift Pass
- Cooked breakfast
Slope Info - Treble Cone
- Difficulty: 10% Beginner, 45% Intermediate, 45% Advanced
- Height: 1960m Vertical: 700m
- Skiable Area: 550ha
Slope Info - Cardrona
- Levels: 25% Beginner, 50% Intermediate, 25% Advanced
- Height: 1860m Vertical: 600m
- Skiable Area: 345ha
Included
- Cooked breakfast
Trip Inclusions
- A world class 7 day tour of the South Island's best heli riding and skiing: Methven, Mt Cook, Wanaka and Queenstown
- Expert Tour Guide
- All transport, mountain and heli transfers
- 3 x full days heli-skiing
- 1 day at Treble Cone or Cardrona, Wanaka
- 1 day at Ohau
- 1 day at Mt Hutt with a heli upgrade option
- 7 x cooked breakfasts
- 3 x lunches
- 2 x dinners at Mt Cook
- Small personal group – max size 8
- 6 x nights 3+ star accommodation (standard twin share – single upgrade available on booking)
- 7 x cooked breakfasts
- 3 x lunches
- 2 x dinners
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Extra night pre tour accommodation included - for departures from 1 July 2024 onwards
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Queenstown.
- The canyon swing is a bit different to a bungy jump, as you’re secured in a full body harness which lets you to depart from the 109 metre high platform in any position imaginable, plummeting into the spectacular Shotover River Canyon. Duration: half day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- This is the World’s First Commercial Bungy Jump Site created by AJ Hackett. The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is a bridge which runs over the Kawarau River, Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. Duration: allow 2 hours. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Discover some of NZ’s most breathtaking Lord of the Rings filming locations on this 4 wheel drive (4WD) adventure experience in Queenstown. Duration: Half Day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Are you brave enough for New Zealand’s highest bungy jump? At 134 meters you will experience a truly exhilarating bungy jump over the Nevis River Valley. Duration: half day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Celebrated as ‘The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride’, the world-famous Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1965. Duration: half day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Funyaks are inflatable kayaks and an amazing way to explore the Dart River. Your experience starts with an exhilarating jet boat ride up the Dart River into the world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park. Duration: 9 hours. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Heli Skiing is one of the most awesome ways to experience Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of the World. On this 4 run heli-ski package an expert heli-ski guide will help you choose from 16 mountain ranges and over 700 runs in New Zealand’s Southern Alps for the ultimate untouched snow experience. Duration: Half or Full Day. Read more.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Take on the mighty Kawarau and Shotover Rivers on this high-speed boat ride in Queenstown. Duration: 1h.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Enjoy a scenic coach journey through Fiordland National Park to Milford, and a spectacular 90 minute afternoon cruise on Milford Sound.
- Location: Queenstown.
- Queenstown’s only underwater experience takes you on a journey through time and legend beginning many millions of years ago. Duration: 30 min.
Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Haka Tours.
