| Description: |
Terrain: |
| Heli-Skiing is the ultimate activity for freedom and exhilaration. At Alpine Heli Ski Ltd we are driven by a passion for deep snow, maximum freedom and chasing the ultimate alpine adventure. Our backyard is the Southern Alps of New Zealand – both beautiful and wild. Let us turn your Heli Skiing reality! Alpine Heli Ski is a highly professional and dynamic Heli Ski / Boarding operation. We provide outstanding day, multiday and private charter Heli Ski / Boarding on spectacular untouched alpine terrain surrounding the world renowned adventure travel destinations of Queenstown, Wanaka and the Mt Cook region.
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Alpine Heli Ski Ltd is the largest heli ski terrain holder in NZ. We have exclusive access to over 5000 sq kms of exceptional bowls, snowy ridges and powder basins for your skiing and riding pleasure.
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| Helicopters: |
Group/Lift Size: |
| Eurocopter AS 350 B2/B3 helicopters
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5 skiers or boarders to 1 guide
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| Location: |
Closest Major Airport: |
| Queenstown, Wanaka and the Mt Cook region of the Southern Alps of New Zealand
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Queenstown or Christchurch
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| Standard Packages Offered: |
Packages Include: |
| 3 run day, 4 run day, 6 run day, 8 run day, Private Charter and Big Mountain Heliskiing
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Friendly, experienced, professional guides, Safety equipment, Delicious gourmet lunch, Pick-up and return of rental skis/boards, Transfers from Queenstown accommodation to heli pads and return |
| Average Vertical: |
Price of Extra Vertical: |
| 600-700 vertical meters per run can be up to 1000 meters
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Price per extra flying hour is NZD$2200 Extra runs available at NZD$99 per run
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| Average Snowfall: |
Maximum number of guests: |
| 30 meters per winter
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40 per day
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| Minimum age requirement: |
Powder skis required: |
| 6 |
Rental available
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| Level of skiing/snowboarding required for first timers: |
Hotels recommended for pre & post accommodation: |
| Miniumin Strong intermediate
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Queenstown has many quality hotels and apartments to chose from
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| How guests arrive: |
The best time to arrive: |
| 15 minutes drive to most major hotels
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August is the best month, although there is also good skiing late July and early September
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| Year-round services: |
Why Us: |
| Heliski bookings and Helicopter scenic flights
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Throughout our vast terrain each mountain range is affected differently by prevailing snow and weather conditions. It is these variations that allow us to customise your heli-day to suit your skill & experience level, minimise your risk, and maximise your powder adventure! Several of our best skiing /riding locations are deep in the backcountry it is our goal to take you to the best possible snow on any given day.
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