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Aoraki/Mount Cook Ski Planes


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 455 attractions in South Island
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: Aoraki Mount Cook Airport
State Highway 80
New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 430 8034
Fax: +64 3 435 1886

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5 of 5 stars
John-Blenheim-NZ   2 contributions
Blenheim , NZ
Jul 16, 2010

We went to Mt Cook with the intention of taking a Helicopter flight around the peaks, lucky for us the Helicopters weren't flying but the ski planes were.. We had previously flown the Glaciers by Helicopter but the Ski Plane experience left the Heli flight dead. Landing on Glaciers by ski plane is both exhilarating and beautiful, an experience we... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bristraveler   54 contributions
Brisbane
May 8, 2010

I don't 'rave' about many things but this has to be on your to do list and put onto your bucket list. I myself have a pilots license and always put a priority in only doing aviation activities in which I am satisfied of the safety standards of the operator. Mt Cook Ski Planes basically has an unblemished safety record,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traveller_Chelly10   25 contributions
Sydney NSW
May 1, 2010

We did this flight in April 2010 and it was the most amazing, incredible experence, the flight was insane and then landing on theTasman Glacier was an experence to behold, the total silence, the beauty, the incredible size, I am lost for words and the beauty bought tears to my eyes and to the eyes of the other 6 people... more

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5 of 5 stars
dundermifflin2010   45 contributions
Sydney
Apr 7, 2010

I recently went on one of the 'Glacier Highlights' Helicopter rides run by Mt Cook Ski Planes. It was an amazing experience. The booking and setup was very smooth and professional, our pilot was very knowledgeable and he piloted the helicopter with practiced ease. The scenery around Mt Cook is beautiful beyond words, and flying through this scenery in a... more

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5 of 5 stars
delphine21   9 contributions
London
Nov 19, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is an amazing trip that you should absolutely do if you have some spare money. We travelled with the pilot, james, for more than one hour, on top of the tasman glcier with a glacier landing and a snowball fight. This is a fantastic experience to be in this tiny plane, and the tour is great. We advise that... more

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5 of 5 stars
ChCh_kiwigirl   1,441 contributions
Queenstown, New Zealand
Mar 13, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

I have to admit straight off I'm not a big fan of little planes! But my husband wanted to do this trip, so thought I'd be silly not to do it - and I am so pleased I did it! Once up in the air, the sights are amazing. We circled right around Mt Cook and could see for miles.... more

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Aoraki/Mount Cook Ski Planes Address

Aoraki Mount Cook Airport | State Highway 80, New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 430 8034 Fax: +64 3 435 1886
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