Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

Fly from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook on a one hour fixed wing flight, with mountain views setting the scene before the main part of the day begins.

The glacier Heli Hike starts with a scenic helicopter flight into a deeper section of the Tasman Glacier. On the way in, the helicopter passes over icefalls, deep crevasses, and waterfalls before landing on the glacier itself. This approach gives a clear sense of the scale and movement of the ice before you step onto it.

Once on the glacier, experienced guides fit you with crampons and lead you out for two hours on the ice. You’ll explore glacier caves and walk through an environment that is constantly changing, shaped by the conditions on the Tasman Glacier. The focus here is on being out on the ice, moving through features that shift over time rather than following a fixed path.

This tour combines two flights with time on the glacier itself, linking Queenstown with Aoraki Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier in a way that shows both the wider alpine setting and the close up detail of the ice.