Heli-hiking
Plateau Hut in the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park provides a big mountain experience surrounded by New Zealand’s biggest peaks.
Helicopter direct from Mount Cook Village to the edge of the hut on the edge of the Grand Plateau, a large glacier terrace surrounded by New Zealand’s tallest peaks.
Explore the surrounding glacier with its crevasses using crampons or snowshoes. You will be roped to your guide for security.
Ascend to the summit of Glacier Dome for views all the way up the Haupapa / Tasman Glacier.
A full range of conditions can be expected in the NZ mountains and participants need to be suitably prepared.
We provide any required technical equipment such as crampons, ice axes, trekking poles, or snowshoes.
You will need:
Snow boots (available to borrow)
Gloves and a warm hat
Long sleeved tops
A warm and waterproof jacket
Long outdoor pants
Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Sleeping bag (available to borrow)
Personal overnight supplies
Private Price
$1,650 / $2,150 / $3033 per person for 4 / 3 / 2 people.
Optional Extras:
Helicopter transfers are available from Queenstown or Wanaka accommodation.
Additional scenic helicopter flights can also be arranged, including flights over Milford Sound and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Applicable taxes , guide fees, compliance costs, 2 scenic helicopter flights, all meals during the trip, accommodation, technical equipment
Flights in and out from Plateau Hut are highly weather dependent. If weather conditions prevent spending the full duration at Plateau Hut your guide will provide alternative guided activities in the Mount Cook area, accommodation will be arranged in Mount Cook or Wanaka, and any unused flight expenses will be refunded.
‘A relaxing getaway with an old mate combined with a cool lodge and back country skiing. Awesome slopes. Staying at Whare Kea Chalet was an amazing place with awesome facilities and luxury beds with a view of the Milky Way! Backcountry ski touring with a guide in remote locations takes all the stress out of making decisions.’
— — Murray, Whare Kea Chalet Ski Tour
