Specialists in private charter heli-ski experiences
With a helicopter and expert guide exclusively for your group, you'll have thousands of vertical feet of untracked snow to explore. By choosing a private charter, we can provide an experience especially for you and the ability of your group. Whether you are getting family together for a special occasion, would like to experience more backcountry on your own time or would like to share the ultimate snow experience with a group of mates. The opportunity to make the most of our expertise and design your heli-ski day specifically for you is the ultimate in heli-ski experiences.
Enjoy the freedom to set your own pace and ski or board wherever conditions permit. The number of runs achieved is dependent on the numbers in the group, their ability level, helicopter flight time and terrain skied. Offering the ultimate convenience and flexibility, you can bound from mountain to mountain, peak to peak. Ski and board as much or as little as you please, as fast or as slow as you wish. Your private charter reflects the exclusive desires of your group.
While we can personalise charters catering to many different needs, abilities and budgets. We have outlined a couple of options to give you an idea of what you can experience with Harris Mountains Heli-ski.
Single Load
One group (up to 4 guests). This is the premium.
One helicopter, no limits!
for 2 hours of helicopter flight time.
Additional helicopter flying time used is charged per actual flying time only and is based on the half hourly rate of: $2,640 incl GST.
Helicopter weight restrictions may limit numbers on this option to a max of 3 clients.
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Double Load
The same as option 1 (single load) but for groups of 5-10.
$16,275 incl GSTfor 2 hours of helicopter flight time.
Additional helicopter flying time used is charged per actual flying time only and is based on the half hourly rate of: $2,640 incl GST.
Helicopter weight restrictions may limit numbers on this option to a max of 8 clients.
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You Decide
Please contact us directly if you would like Harris Mountains Heli-Ski to tailor a charter specifically for you and your group with convenience and flexibility.
A minimum of two hours helicopter flight time per day is required for all charters within the peak season. For groups larger than 8 guests please enquire at our Queenstown or Wānaka offices.
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Taking you further...
Our team brings decades of local and international alpine experience, specialising not only in heli-ski but in all aspects of mountaineering. All our guides are UIAGM/NZMGA certified and are specialists in mountain safety.
Whitney Thurlow
Guide
Anna Cook
Guide
Chris Fecher
Guide
Joel O'Rourke
Guide
Important information
Private charters are available from Queenstown, Wānaka and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
All charters include your own fully-qualified heli-ski guide, avalanche transceivers and an alpine picnic lunch. Access to our exclusive charter terrain.
Charters are subject to availability in peak season. We recommend you book well in advance.
How heli-ski works
We check the weather early in the morning and contact you to confirm the heli-ski trip is on and set a meeting or pick up time. You will make your way to our staging area via your own transport or from our pick up locations. You’ll be introduced to your pilot, guide and fellow heli-skiers.
You’ll be given a safety briefing that will cover avalanche transceivers, helicopter and mountain safety. Then, you’ll fly off to the day’s first heli-ski run.
All heli-ski groups meet together for an alpine picnic lunch to relax and talk about the morning’s action. Following some downtime, it’s back to the ultimate ski experience – more heli-ski runs to fi nish oyour perfect day in the mountains.
At the conclusion of the day, we take you back to the staging area, where you can make your way back to your accommodation for a well-deserved rest or a quick change before your après ski evening in Queenstown or Wānaka.
What's included in the heli-ski package?
- Fully qualified, certified mountain specialist heli-ski guide
- Guide-to-guest ratio of 1:4-5
- Alpine picnic lunch
- Avalanche transceiver and training on transceiver use
Frequently asked questions
Do I need powder skis?
How long are the runs?
How do I schedule my heli-ski trip?
Find the answer to these questions and more here.
Get in touch with us
You can visit us during the winter months at our Wanaka and Queenstown locations or connect with our team year round send a message here. We look forward to helping you make the best heli-ski selection to suit your individual requirements.
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