PREMIUM CHARTERS

PREMIUM CHARTERS

New Zealand’s most exclusive skiing experiences

Elevate your alpine adventure with Southern Lakes Heliski’s Premium Charters. A collection of bespoke experiences that pair world‑class heliskiing with the South Island’s most exceptional settings. Each itinerary is privately chartered, personally guided, and designed through exclusive partnerships to showcase terrain few ever reach, and experiences unlike any other.

Whether you’re carving kilometre‑long glacier runs beneath Aoraki / Mt Cook or touching down at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge for a gourmet lunch amid soaring peaks, every element is curated to elevate your heli‑ski day into an experience beyond compare.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SKI THE TASMAN

Heliski the Tasman, Aoraki/Mt Cook

Lift off from Queenstown or Wānaka and touch down beneath Aoraki / Mount Cook for a heliski day unlike any other. In partnership with Ski the Tasman, this charter delivers two exceptional glacier runs, each 8–12 km long, guided across the vast Tasman glacier. The experience is framed by breathtaking panoramic flights through the heart of the Southern Alps, showcasing New Zealand’s highest peaks in all their glory.

Pricing on application. Get in touch with our team to reserve this unforgettable heliski adventure.

  • Price on application

    • 2 very long 8-12km runs

    • Ski the Tasman Glacier

    • Breathtaking panoramic flights to and from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

    • Professional guide  

    • Fully catered gourmet picnic lunch 

    • All safety equipment and briefing of its use

    • Full safety briefing of experience prior to skiing 

    • Access to exclusive terrain 

  • Please note this experience takes place in remote and dynamic backcountry settings which are natural and unmodified. Our focus is on your safety and actively managing the risks - but we cannot anticipate or eliminate all risks. If you wish to enjoy this experience, our reservations team will provide our full risk disclosure prior to booking.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINARET STATION

Heliski & Dine at a Remote Lodge

Experience an unparalleled skiing experience with Heli Ski & Dine Package. Departing from Queenstown or Wānaka, your private charter takes you deep into the Southern Alps for a morning of guided heli-skiing, before touching down at the Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, where you can warm up by the fireplace while taking in panoramic views of the remote and secluded glacier valley. Here, you will enjoy a gourmet, multi-course dining experience, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

This product is booked through the sales and reservations team at Minaret Station.

  • $16,450 per helicopter 

    Note: each helicopter can seat up to 4 guests for this experience, subject to weights.

    • Private charter heli skiing experience with up to 6 runs

    • Professional guide  

    • Multi course gourmet dining experience with beverages package at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge

    • All safety equipment and briefing of its use

    • Full safety briefing prior to skiing 

    • Access to exclusive terrain 

  • Please note this experience takes place in remote and dynamic backcountry settings which are natural and unmodified. Our focus is on your safety and actively managing the risks - but we cannot anticipate or eliminate all risks. If you wish to enjoy this experience, our reservations team will provide our full risk disclosure prior to booking.

SKI AND STAY AT MINARET STATION

The most exclusive winter retreat

Stay where adventure meets exclusivity at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge. Accessible only by helicopter and exclusively partnered with Southern Lakes Heliski. Spend the day on pristine heliski terrain, then return to a private chalet, gourmet dining, and your own hot tub in a secluded alpine valley. Book your winter escape at Minaret Station to complete the ultimate heliski experience.