Wānaka Heli Hikes
Alpine, Snow and Glacier Heli-hiking by Wānaka Mountain Guides
Heli hikes by Wānaka Mountain Guides offer personalised alpine hiking, snow, and glacier trekking day or overnight trips. Helicopters provide access to uncrowded and pristine alpine environments and remote locations deep in the Mount Aspiring National Park and Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. Remote locations allow us to provide an uncrowded pristine alpine experience with 360 degree panoramas, stunning sunsets and crystal clear sunrises.
Snow and Glacier Heli Hikes
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. Take in the stunning panoramas of the mountains and Lake Wānaka from the best viewpoints in the region including Black Peak, Mount Alta and Dragonfly Peak.
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Siberia Valley Fly, Trek, and Jet Boat
from $890 per person
Fly from Makarora into the remote Siberia Valley in the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park. Explore the valley, before descending to the Wilkin River Valley and an exciting jet boat ride out. Overnight options provide more time to visit the icebergs of Lake Cruible and the viewpoints of Gillespie Stream.
Glacier Heli Hike
A glacier trek is the ultimate heli-hiking experience. Check out crevasses and icefalls as you and your guide explore the remote glaciers of Mount Aspiring National Park. Learn how to move through alpine terrain using snowshoes or crampons. Savour the views of high alpine peaks and green valleys.
Snow Heli Hike
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 Wānaka. Savour the views of high alpine peaks and green valleys.
Overnight Heli-hikes
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Whare Kea Chalet Heli Hike
Overnight at the luxury Whare Kea Chalet to take in the sunset and crisp clarity of an alpine dawn. The Whare Kea Chalet experience redefines a luxury approach to remote trekking in New Zealand. The Chalet, in association with Aspiring Helicopters, offers exclusive accommodation and a spectacular base for a range of trekking options in an exclusive location high in the mountains on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park.
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Plateau Hut Overnight Heli Hike
Spend the night on the remote glaciers of Mount Aspiring or the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Parks. Staying overnight gives you the opportunity to witness the mountain panoramas throughout the evening light, sunset, and sunrise. These locations provide amazing star gazing opportunities and maybe even experience the Southern Lights / Aurora Australis.
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Whare Kea Chalet Luxury Winter Experience
The Whare Kea Chalet experience redefines a luxury approach to remote trekking in New Zealand. The Chalet, in association with Aspiring Helicopters, offers luxury accommodation and a spectacular base for a range of trekking options in an exclusive location high in the mountains on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park.
See Also
We also offer multi-day trekking options including our favourite mountain journeys through our backyard of Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. These remote trips cater to a range of abilities and take in beech valleys, alpine passes, off-track routes, and ridgeline traverses.
![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Adelaide Crique Trek](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NjAxOjE4NTA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA3NjgiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc2OCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Wanaka Heli Hikes 8")
![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Rabbit Pass Trek](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NjA2OjE5Njc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA3NjgiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc2OCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Wanaka Heli Hikes 9")
![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Gillespie Pass Trek](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NjExOjE4NTA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA3NjgiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc2OCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Wanaka Heli Hikes 10")
![Wanaka Mountain Guides [] Brewster Glacier Trek](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NjE2OjE5NjI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAyNCA3NjgiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijc2OCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4= "Wanaka Heli Hikes 11")
‘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
‘Really good no1 fun day. Perfect conditions, great guide, got everything out of the trip that we wanted and more: fresh tracks, beautiful scenery, stunning weather, great company, and very safe and knowledgeable guide.’
— Wayne, Treble Cone Backcountry Tour