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. There are options to fly in and out or hike all the way out to the valley floor.
Heli-hiking
Alpine Heli-hike
With several options available for all ability levels, our Alpine Heli-Hike takes you trekking 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 of Aspiring National Park, waterfalls, glaciers and Lake W?naka. Small, private groups adds to the remote
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 Wanaka / Mount Aspiring Road.
After introductions and gear checks, the helicopter takes off and travels 15-20 minutes along the Matukituki Valley, across the Harris Mountains, and deep into the heart of the Southern Alps / Ka Tiritiri o te Moana.
At the end of the day, the helicopter returns to pick up the group and back to Wanaka.
Clothing and Equipment
The helicopter flight will transport you up above 2000m in the mountains where temperatures can be much colder than the valley floors.
A full range of conditions can be expected and participants need to be suitably prepared.
You will need:
- Long sleeved tops
- Long outdoor pants
- Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Weather
Trips are very weather-dependent. We recommend having at least a day on either side of your booked date free to give you the best opportunity to get good conditions. Trips take place in a dynamic and remote mountain environment and the itinerary will be flexible to account for conditions.
The Alpine Heli-hike is run in association with Aspiring Helicopters.
Fitness
All trips are individually tailored to mountain conditions, fitness, and personal ambition. There are a variety of options and routes available. Shorter-duration trips can be arranged to suit the group.
Availability
To discuss your requirements or for more information, register you interest or complete a booking below.
Pricing
Black Peak
Dragonfly Peak and Albert Burn Saddle
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes: GST, guide fees, compliance costs, 2 scenic helicopter flights, lunch and snacks
'A great day out on the glacier. [We] learnt a lot of alpine skills. The scenic and blue sky were awesome. Thank you for organising a fruitful and safe glacier hiking.'
— Ricky, Glacier Heli-hike
