Hikes Around Aoraki Mt Cook in Winter: What Changes
Winter walks in Aoraki Mt Cook remain accessible, but snow, ice, and rapidly changing alpine conditions mean preparation and awareness are essential to enjoy the experience safely. Winter is when Aoraki Mt Cook feels the most real. The tracks stay the same. The distances don’t change. But everything around them does. Snow settles across the…
Winter at Aoraki/Mt Cook, as it’s Meant to be Seen
Discover what makes winter in Aoraki / Mt Cook unforgettable, from snow covered valleys to glacier landings by ski plane and helicopter. Plan your alpine experience. There’s a moment in winter, usually just after take-off; when Aoraki / Mt Cook stops feeling like a place you’ve arrived at and starts feeling like something you’ve entered….
10 Must Do Activities in Aoraki / Mt. Cook
Live Your #MyINFLITE Bucket List in Aoraki / Mt. Cook. Discover why there is no business like snow business in the rocky highlands of the Aoraki/Mt. Cook area. The region in winter is best known from hiking to bicycling to high-flying thrills. Here are 10 bucket list items to tick-off in your Mt. Cook #MyINFLITE…
White Horse Camp Ground Clean-Up with DOC
09/06/2019 It’s been a windy pre-spring day here in Aoraki/Mount Cook. With a strong South Easterly pushing through and rough weather conditions, flights for the day were cancelled. On the bright side, this gave us the perfect opportunity to join the Department of Conservation to clean up White Horse Camping Ground. We spent the afternoon…
INFLITE selected as a Finalist in the NZ Tourism Awards
We’re thrilled to have been announced as a 2019 NZ Tourism Awards Finalist in the Sustainable Business Excellence Category. We’re one of only 3 picked. This award recognises excellence in the design and implementation of initiatives to grow the whole tourism business sustainably. This business will be achieving outstanding economic results, high visitor satisfaction, and…
Why Ski The Tasman Should Be On Your Bucket List
Ski the Tasman offers a rare chance to ski New Zealand’s longest glacier, accessed exclusively by ski plane or helicopter, combining untouched terrain, expert guidance, and a true backcountry experience in the heart of the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Ready to trade a ski lift for a ski plane to discover one of…
Tip Jar Donations Put to Good Use
A little goes a long way! Here at Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters, we’ve been stashing away your kind tip jar donations at the front desk. These have gone towards reading books for Aoraki Mount Cook School, where they excitedly unpacked them last week. Sandra McCallum the school principal reported, “they all thought it was like Christmas when the books arrived”. Thanks to your generosity we can lend a helping hand to those deserving in the Aoraki/Mount Cook community.