“HELISKIWI” in NEW ZEALAND, the magic of powder snow “down under”
Ski the Tasman is as much a scenic experience as an amazing day on skis. The first skiplanes in the world were developed and tested on the Tasman Glacier during the 1950's. Even today there is nowhere else on earth where a skiplane-based adventure operates on a daily basis.
The day on the Tasman Glacier involves two immense ski runs, each of 8 to 10 kilometres set amongst the backdrop of New Zealand's highest and most glaciated peaks.
In small groups, each with a professional guide, you glide through gentle bowls and down huge open slopes.
Up to 30 metres of snow a year falls along the Main Divide at Aoraki/Mount Cook. The region is heavily glaciated, and the largest of these slow-moving rivers of ice is the 27 Km long Tasman Glacier.
After the scenic flight into the mountains our first run of the day begins at 2500 metres, taking us through gentle bowls and open snowfields on the eastern side of the glacier. The second begins after lunch at a different landing point, high on the western side.
This time we explore the glacier's surreal ice forms and glide between the towering seracs and icefalls. Accompanied by your guide you will have the opportunity to take off your skis and safely explore ice caves and other fantastic ice features.
Unfortunately snowboards are not suitable for Ski the Tasman. There is some traversing involved when moving through icefalls, and the lower glacier is too flat for snowboards to glide.
Wilderness Heliskiing offers some of the world's most spectacular and challenging snowriding terrain. Classic heliskiing at its best!
Based at Aoraki/Mount Cook, this operation is for small groups of discerning boarders and skiers. If you are looking for thousands of metres of untouched, unspoiled snow and a true wilderness experience, go no further.
Alpine Guides is the is the only company to offer heliskiing within the boundaries of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Expect big vertical, dramatic peaks, and the kind of unspoiled snow that you can only dream about. Chances are you could be making tracks in runs that had never been touched before 1995!
Welcome to Southern Lakes Heliski
Located in New Zealand's Southern Alps, Southern Lakes Heliski operates in a winter destination that offers an awe-inspiring array of activities to energise the body and refresh the spirit.
Over the past 16 years, Southern Lakes Heliski has played an integral part in this rejuvenation process, whisking clients away from the realities of daily life and transporting them to a snow-laden wilderness. Here they enjoy the freedom, exhilaration and tranquillity of heliskiing.
A Southern Lakes Heliski day is unique to each and every one of our clients. Our goal is simple - to give you the best possible heliski or heliboard experience. As owner/operators we ensure a careful balance is struck throughout the day, between excitement and challenge and your own personal safety and comfort.
Join us for the day and enjoy one of life's passionsBlade Runner offers, from july 1st to september 30th , for powder addicted, customized itineraries in a country that offers more than only snow.
Since the oversea flight lasts 24 hours we recommend to plan at least 2 weeks.
Resort map.
Heliski Map.

Here is a sample of the best value for money over 2 typical kiwi weeks.
1st day
Arrival to Christchurch, car rental, trip to Lake Tekapo (225km) and stay overnight in a lodge with lake view
2nd day
Transfer to Mt.Cook (100 km) –Tasman Glacier traverse with ski, not recommended for snowboarders (too flat)– Stay overnight in a hotel at Mt. Cook
3rd day
Heliskiing on Mt. Cook with Alpine Guides – 5 runs / 4 km vertical
Transfer to Wanaka (100 km) and overnight stay.
4th day
Skipass at Treble Cone – Transfer to Queenstown and overnight stay.
5th and 6th days
Heliski with Southern Lakes Heliski – 5 runs / 4 km vertical
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
7th day
Skipass at Coronet Peak (20km) – Overnight in Queenstown
8th day Skipass at Remarkables (15 km) – Overnight in Queenstown
9th day
Trip to Kaikoura (500 km) - overnight stay.
10th day
Whalewatching – return to Christchurch and overnight stay.
11th day
Domestic flight to Auckland – Car rental, town tour and overnight stay.
12th day
Trip to Whakapapa (360km) and overnight stay at Grand Chateau
13th day
Skipass at Whakapapa , cratere guided climbing and descent.
Overnight stay at Grand Chateau
14th day
Trip back to Auckland (360km) , flight back to Europe

Budget, flight included, food excluded: 4000 €

You can modify the trip by adding or taking out the most expensive activities which are:
Ski the Tasman : NZ$650 per person
Mt. Cook Heliskiing : NZ$710 per person
Southern Lakes Heliski : NZ$709 per person.