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New Zealand HeliskiingGeneral Heliski InformationStandard Heliski and HeliboardingQUEENSTOWN - Mt Aspring National Park- QUEENSTOWN / WANAKA - Harris Mountains - All prices shown above include: helicopter hire, fully qualified guide service, safety equipment (including avalanche transceiver) and lunch.
MOUNT COOK - Wilderness Heliskiing - 2020 price NZ$1,190.00, per person. METHVEN - Methven Heliskiing - 2020 price NZ$1,150.00, per person. Heliskiing Transfers are available: Christchurch City - Mount Cook : Return transfers on the day of your heliskiing are available from Christchurch City to Mount Cook; at additional cost. We can arrange for you to be picked up from your Christchurch City accommodation. Christchurch City - Methven: Return transfers on the day of your heliskiing are available from Christchurch City to Methven; at additional cost. However it may be cheaper to hire a rental vehicle. Refer to our Price List for additional information.
Private Heliskiing / Heliboarding CharterNew Zealand Adventure Specialist are the heliskiing specialists.
Imagine a helicopter and guide exclusive for your use, and thousands
of vertical feet of untracked snow. We provide sensational private
heli-charters for both Heliskiing and Heliboarding at QUEENSTOWN / WANAKA,
MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK and METHVEN.
Standard Ski Plane Pricing - REAL VALUE FOR MONEYMOUNT COOK - SKI THE TASMAN GLACIER - a breathtaking beauty. Ski the Tasman is as much a scenic experience as an amazing day on skis. The moderate ski terrain opens up this incredible wilderness region for those looking for a more relaxed experience. if you can perform a strong wedge turn, you can ski The Tasman. The day involves two immense ski runs each of 8 to 10 kilometres, set amongst the backdrop of New Zealands highest and most glaciated peaks. The first run takes us through gentle bowls and open snowfields. The second begins after lunch at a different landing point. This time we explore the glaciers surreal ice forms and glide between the towering seracs and ice falls. The Tasman Glacier has a 2,000 feet base so skiing is guaranteed; subject to local weather conditions. We can ski family groups if requested. The physical demand of glacier skiing are beyond younger children. The minimum age is 11 years, and is dependent on conditions on the day. The supervising adults must be prepared to ski at the pace of the children. Child-minding services are available at Mount Cook with prior arrangements.
What you get: two epic ski runs, guide services, three flights, safety equipment (including transceiver) and lunch. Transfers are available: Refer to our Price List for additional information.
Ski Touring by Ski PlaneWe offer sensational Ski Touring within both:
Ski plane access to some of New Zealand's highest and longest
glacier systems. The Tasman, Murchison, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
offer the best terrain and unspoiled alpine adventure in the country.
We can design a custom 1 to 10 day tour deep into the remote areas
of the Southern Alps. Along the way we can teach skills such as
glacier travel, crevasse rescue techniques & route selections
and safety in avalanche terrain on ski, snowboard or snowshoes.
Kilometres of untracked terrain await the enthusiastic back country
traveller, from gentle intermediate explorations to the "Max
vertical" descents from remote alpine peaks and expedition
style ski/boarder mountaineering trips.
Pre Booking Proccess - for scheduled heliskiingPre Booking Process: NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED. The suggested booking process is that you pre book your intended heliskiing date(s) to avoid disappointment. You advise us of your accommodation / telephone details so we can contact you on the day prior to the heliskiing, to confirm your heliskiing logistics.
Payment Procedure - for scheduled heli skiingPayment Procedure : Bookings for scheduled heliskiing and heliboarding requires no deposit. Payment is arranged on the day prior to the scheduled heliskiing, including heliskiing transfers and ski plane (if required). Any additional ski runs (if available) are to be paid for on the day. Any accommodation arrangements requires full payment when the accommodation booking is made.
Prerequisites for HeliskiingThe main prerequisites for heliskiing are a little experence in powder, intermediate skiing ability, and a reasonable level of fitness. Skiers are grouped with others of similar ability, flown to suitable slopes, and guided by trained professionals. The heli-ski areas are monitored for avalanche risk and the guides are well trained in safety and first aid procedures. The feeling of skiing virgin slopes among the majestic peaks of the New Zealand Alps is unsurpassed by anything else skiing in New Zealand has to offer.
Rental EquipmentMETHVEN HELISKIING: Rental Equipment is available from Christchurch City or Methven. MOUNT COOK: Ski, boots and poles are available to rent
at Mount Cook. Snowboards are not available for hire. Refer to
our Price List for
additional information. QUEENSTOWN / WANAKA: Rental Equipment is available from both Queenstown and Wanaka.
AccommodationFor your heliskiing we can arrange your accommodation; including
transfers.
What you will needHeliskiing is suitable for those who have attained a minimum intermediate
level of skill. It is extremely important that you are equipped
with warm windproof clothing together with hat, gloves, sunglasses
/ goggles and sunscreen. A day pack is recommended. Even with the
most optimistic weather forecast, conditions and temperature can
change very quickly deep in alpine terrain. The ski guides we utilize
are experienced and will fully brief you regarding safety equipment
and arrangements. They are trained professionals whose total commitment
is to your personal safety at all times and your total enjoyment.
DisclaimerWe can not be held responsible for any weather conditions and any other 'acts of god' that curtail any planned activity. We can not be held responsible for clients upon checkout deciding that they should have stayed longer.
Contact DetailsClick here to contact New Zealand Adventure Specialists for additional details, options and prices.
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