Harris Mountains Heli-Skiing (NZ)

The Powder Playground of
Your Dreams.

Harris Mountains Heli-Ski offers unforgettable alpine adventures in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Based out of Queenstown, Wānaka, and Aoraki / Mount Cook. This premier operator gives you access to pristine, untouched terrain that few ever get the chance to experience. 

From wide-open powder bowls and rolling ridgelines to steep chutes and breathtaking vistas, every run is tailored to your ability and appetite for adventure. With highly experienced guides leading the way, safety and thrill go hand in hand, ensuring you can focus on carving through some of the best heli-ski terrain in the Southern Hemisphere.

Whether you’re a first-time heli-skier looking to push your boundaries or a seasoned rider chasing deep powder, Harris Mountains Heli-Ski delivers the ultimate alpine escape. 
Groups are kept small for a personalised experience, and package options range from a few runs to a full-day adventure, complete with helicopter flight transfers that give you a spectacular perspective of their epic back country playground.

What’s included?

✔️ Day Skiing – choose from 4, 5, 7, and 10 run packages (no lodging included)

✔️ Picnic lunch in the field - bring extra snacks for during the day. 

✔️ UIAGM / NZMGA certified guides and/or specialists in mountain safety.

✔️ Small Group Ratios – Ski in groups of 4 for more runs and personalised service

✔️ Private Charters available – Want your own helicopter? Enquire about this or share the heli with other groups.

✔️ Avalanche Safety Gear – AV Transceiver provided

✔️ Getting here – meet at the Harris Mountains Heli-Ski staging area, near either Queenstown, Wānaka or Aoraki / Mount Cook, depending on which region the tour is operating from. If you require transport to staging areas - talk to us.

A helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains while two skiers descend a snowy slope near a lake with mountain ranges in the background.
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