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Wanaka Mountain Guides - Snow Heli-hike

Heli-hiking

Snow Heli-hike

Overview

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 Wanaka.
Snow Heli-hike

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.

Itinerary

1 Day
1 Day
On the morning of the trip, your guide can pick you up from your accommodation in Wanaka 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 lifts high into the Harris Mountains and viewpoints 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.

Equipment

Clothing and Equipment

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:

You will need:

  • Long-sleeved thermal tops (polyprop or merino)
  • Warm layers (fleece or synthetic-fill)
  • Long outdoor pants
  • Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
We can provide:

We can provide:

  • Snow boots
  • Warm and waterproof layers
  • Gloves
Weather

Weather

Trips are very weather-dependent. We recommend having at least a day 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 Snow Heli-hike is run in association with Aspiring Helicopters.

Difficulty & Fitness

Fitness

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.

Dates & Pricing

Availability

Get in touch to register interest for private trips from June to November.

Pricing

Inclusions & Exclusions

Includes: GST, guide fees, compliance costs, 2 scenic helicopter flights, lunch and snacks

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Testimonials

''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! Back country ski touring with a guide in remote locations takes all the stress out of making decisions.'

— Murray, Whare Kea Chalet Ski Tour

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