Plateau Hut is situated in a spectacular location at 2000m on the edge of the Grand Plateau and in the shadow of the mighty Aoraki Mount Cook.
Heli-hiking
Plateau Hut Experience
Experience the glaciers of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park in the world-heritage Southern Alps / Ka Tiritiri o te Moana. Staying overnight in alpine huts gives mountain enthusiasts the opportunity to witness the mountain panoramas throughout the evening light, sunset, and sunrise. These locations will provide amazing star gazing opportunities and maybe even experience the Southern Lights / Aurora Australis. All food and equipment is provided.
During your visit, you will explore the surrounding glacier with its crevasses using crampons or snowshoes. You will be roped to your guide for security.
The nearby summit of Glacier Dome provides an excellent viewpoint for the sunrise with 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:
- Long sleeved tops
- Long outdoor pants
- Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Personal overnight supplies
Available to borrow:
- Snow boots
- Gloves and a warm hat
- A warm and waterproof jacket
- Sleeping bag
Fitness
The Plateau Hut Experience is available for all abilities. Expect small ascents and descents and distances of up to 10km per day.
Day packs. Up to 6 hours.
Technical Skills
No previous mountaineering experience is required.
Availability
Get in touch to arrange private dates throughout the year.
Pricing
$1,650 / $2,150 / $3033 per person for 4 / 3 / 2 people.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Includes: Applicable taxes , guide fees, compliance costs, 2 scenic helicopter flights, all meals during the trip, mountain accommodation, and technical equipment
Booking Conditions
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.
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
