{"id":39461,"date":"2026-02-15T01:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liyanitsolution.online\/wanakamountainguides\/?post_type=trip&p=39461"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:14:33","slug":"snow-heli-hike","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/liyanitsolution.online\/wanakamountainguides\/trip\/snow-heli-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow Heli-hike"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Snow Heli-hike<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Our Snow Heli-hike provides several options available for all ability levels. Travel far from the valley floor, flown into an extraordinary alpine environment you and your guide will share an unforgettable experience with stunning panoramas of the mountains and Lake W?naka.<\/p>\n

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On the morning of the trip, your guide can pick you up from your accommodation in W?naka or you can meet them at the Aspiring Helicopters hangar at Cattle Flat on the W?naka \/ Mount Aspiring Road.<\/p>\n

After introductions and gear checks, the helicopter takes off and lifts high into the Harris Mountains and viewpoints of the Southern Alps \/ K? Tiritiri o te Moana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We offer a variety of trips to suit all abilities and hiking distances. Venues include the Alta Tarns, Black Peak, Dragonfly Peak, and Albert Burn Saddle. These viewpoints offer spectacular perspectives over the Matukituki Valley and Tititea \/ Mount Aspiring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What to Expect<\/h2>\n
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The helicopter flight will transport you up above 2000m in the mountains where temperatures can be much colder than the valley floors.<\/p>\n

A full range of conditions can be expected on the snow heli hike and participants need to be suitably prepared. You will need:<\/p>\n