Compare Heli Skiing

Compare Heli Skiing

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Compare New Zealand Heli Skiing

These New Zealand heli skiing comparison tables outline the companies in New Zealand that offer heli ski packages. The tables aim to outline some of the differences between the heliskiing companies yet any differences are very subtle.

Day Heli Skiing New Zealand

Compare Statistics for the Day Heli Ski Operators

 Heli Skiing NZ
 Day Operators
Location Hectares  Vertical
per run (m) 
Max Guests/
guide 
Max Groups/
Heli
Review
 Southern Lakes Heliski  Queenstown, Wanaka  850,000  600-1,000  4-5  4  our review
 Harris Mountains Heliski  Queenstown, Wanaka  300,000  600-1,050  4-5  3  our review
 Harris Mountains Heliski  Mt Cook  200,000  600-1,050  4-5  3  n/a
 Mt Cook Heliski  Mt Cook  150,000  800  4  3  our review
 Ski the Tasman  Mt Cook  10,000  1,000  8  *  our review
 Methven Heliski  Methven  100,000  750-1,000  4  3 to 4  our review

* information not available

Note that the Ski the Tasman experience is for skiers only and has mellow terrain suitable for intermediate skiers and above. It is not classic heli skiing, and is more of a scenic tour on skis rather than being about getting maximum vertical.

Cost Comparison of the Day Heli Skiing New Zealand

This table outlines the costs (in NZD) of the New Zealand Heli Ski outfits according the number of runs provided in packages.

 Heli Skiing New Zealand
              / Number of Runs
6  7 8  10
 Southern Lakes Heliski   $1,650   $1,850   $2,050  
 Harris Mountains Heliski (QT, Wanaka)   $1,645     $1,950    $2,295
 Harris Mountains Heliski (Mt Cook)     $1,795        
 Mt Cook Heliski     $1,795        
 Ski the Tasman  $1,595            
 Methven Heliski     $1,695        
  • Prices are in New Zealand dollars. 
  • The prices listed are for the 2026 season and serve as a guide to compare NZ heli skiing costs.