Hike and explore the 'white ice' of New Zealand's longest glacier at Aoraki Mount Cook. Heli-hiking on the Tasman Glacier offers easy access to the realm of the mountaineer.

With your professional glacier guide, you will fly high onto the “white ice” of New Zealand's longest and largest glacier – the mighty Tasman (Haupapa).

This guided glacier walk is on an amazing landscape of fluted ice, runnels, moulins, and sinuous winding streams. You will explore the gently undulating terrain, as your crampons bite into ancient ice. The highest peaks of the Southern Alps, Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, tower above you.

Your helicopter returns you safely to Mt Cook Airport, flying close to the massive 1,000-metre-high (3,200 feet) Hochstetter Icefall to finish your incredible adventure.

Moderate fitness level is required. This is not a strenuous hike but there are steps and you are walking on uneven terrain.

Professional and experienced guides.

Boots, crampons and jackets are supplied.

Minimum Age: 10 years. The glacier is potentially hazardous. For safety, children must be able to walk confidently on uneven terrain and be able to follow instructions.

You can book a Tasman Glacier Heli Hike and other Mount Cook activities in conjunction with your accommodation booking.

Trip duration:

3 hours, Ice time up to two hours.

Departure Times:

Summer: 9AM, 9.45AM, 11AM, 11.45AM, 1PM

Winter:    9AM and 11.30AM

Operating all year round.

Price:

$945per person.

From October 1st 2026 $995 per person.

Pricing can be subject to change. Please read the risk disclosure above prior to booking.

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hikes are weather dependent and operated by The Helicopter Line in conjunction with Alpine Guides Ltd.