Explore the South Island with experiences that suit all tastes for adventure
Pioneers of the Ski Plane celebrating over 65 Years of operation, Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters offer stunning scenic flights and experiences in the heart of Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park. Including the award-winning Ultimate Alpine Experience which includes trips in both a ski plane and a helicopter, with a landing on the Tasman Glacier.
INFLITE Franz & Fox Helicopters is only operator from the West Coast to offer exclusive Helicopter flights that land on New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. Flying from Franz Josef, expect views of native wilderness, sweeping coastlines, Franz and Fox Glacier, and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Skydive Abel Tasman operates from Motueka, on the border of the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. An epic blend of adrenaline and serenity, Skydivers will get views of both NZ’s North & South Islands and on a clear day, may even be able to see Aoraki/Mt. Cook and Mt. Taranaki.
Original high altitude experts, Skydive Franz Josef & Fox Glacier offers NZ’s Highest Skydive – 18,000ft above the glaciers of the West Coast. Skydive Franz & Fox was featured on Red Bulls ‘9 Most Insane Places to Skydive’ and is New Zealand’s most Instagrammable drop zone with unparalleled views or glaciers, mountains, coastlines and striking native wilderness.
Trade the sands for snow and jump over a year-round alpine wonderland. Skydivers at Skydive Mount Cook will enjoy spectacular views of Aoraki/Mt. Cook and Lakes Ohau, Pukaki & Takapo/Tekapo. Get a birds eye view of the captivating snowy peaks seen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, as air rushes past your face and you become part of the sky as you free fall.
Mt. Cook Glacier Guiding was formed by combining the skills and experiences Mt. Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters and Fox Glacier Guiding. Discover the magnificent Aoraki/Mt. Cook region by experiencing heli-hiking, snowshoeing or ice climbing in and around the imposing Haupapa/Tasman Glacier.