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Snow Landing

325     25 Mins     1 Landing
• 25 minute helicopter experience
• Fly above green valleys & glaciers to Mt Aspiring National Park
• Experience a pristine snow landing

Enjoy a pristine snow landing on the border of Mt Aspiring National Park with extensive views over the Southern Alps.

Fly above the lush green valleys of working High Country Stations over tussock covered slopes and mountain peaks with the chance to spot deer. Arrive at the edge of the spectacular Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring National Park where you will see just why the Park is so popular for hiking and climbing.

Enjoy a pristine snow landing with magnificent views overlooking Mt Aspiring and her associated glaciers and the glacial carved valleys of the East and West branches of the Matukituki. Return over the turquoise blue ribbons of the braided Matukituki River.

*Note: this trip is subject to suitable conditions and generally not available during the peak of summer i.e. December to April. 

Wanaka helicopter tour with Snow Landing

  • Flat soled, covered shoes
  • Jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • And of course a camera!
  • Note: we have a no drone policy

We also recommend insect repellant if you are travelling to Milford Sound.

Scenic Flights

  • All current website pricing for scenic flights is valid until 30th September 2026
  • All flights require discretionary minimum numbers to go ahead
  • We accept Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos and cash (no AMEX)
  • Child rates are 0 – 14 years.
  • 3yr and under must sit on parents’ lap
  • Individual passenger weights are required at the time of booking
  • As flights are subject to suitable weather you must reconfirm your flight booking on the day
  • Flights go on demand subject to weather.  If weather is a factor we will offer an alternative or happily reschedule you subject to availability.
  • We operate six days a week Monday – Saturday
  • We have a general 48 hr cancellation policy should your plans be disrupted.

Wedding Flights

  • All current website pricing is valid until 30th September 2026.
  • For online bookings we accept Visa or Mastercard (no AMEX) to hold your booking. For off-site pickups your card will be charged on the day, for flights from the hangar you can pay on check-in
  • Individual passenger weights are required at the time of booking
  • You should have your photographer reconfirm your flight on the day
  • We have a 48 hr cancellation policy should your plans change.
  • Weather:
    • All our flights are weather dependent.  Weather calls are made based on both safety and customer experience.
    • We are generally only unable to fly if clouds hinder visibility or if winds are gale force.
    •  To compensate for weather having a possible affect on flights we have the following policies:
      • If weather completely prevents us from flying at all on the day and we make the decision not to proceed at all there is no charge. (We are happy to reschedule to another day subject to availability if you wish)
      • If weather prevents us from getting to your desired location but we are able to offer an alternative option for your landing we will.   Charges will reflect the alternate landing cost and these can be discussed at the time. 
      • If you have chosen a dual landing option and we are able to get you to one of your landing options but not the other your cost will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the cost of the single landing.
      • We recommend you have your photographer call us to check on the weather on the day and we will have the discussion with them if there are any weather constraints.
      • Should we still be able to fly but you choose not to proceed there will be a $500 cancellation fee. 

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WOAH! It was spectacular and so much better than we could have ever imagined!

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