Wanaka Heli-Skiing Classic 7 Runs
Highlights & inclusions
1. Select date
August 2026
2. Select participants
What you can expect
This full-on **heli ski** package from **Wanaka** in **New Zealand** consists of SEVEN heli-ski runs that are designed with the more advanced skier/snowboarder in mind. An emphasis on the "maximum vertical" is placed with this experience that will push you to your limits. Explore the stunning Wanaka New Zealand mountain scenery before pushing off with your board or skis for the ultimate heli ski or heli snowboard experience as your expert, qualified guide takes you to the best runs that the area has to offer to ensure you get the most "extreme" adventure possible!
In addition to the skiing itself, you'll also be provided with all necessary safety equipment as well as a delicious, alpine-style buffet lunch to be enjoyed at lunch time, and all transfers from your accommodation to the helicopter staging areas along with subsequent return are included, making for a great value, maximum-convenience package!
Location
What you need to know
- Heli Ski tour
- Fully qualified guide
- Alpine buffet lunch
- Use of transceivers
- All transfers from accommodation to heli-staging areas and return
- Pick up and drop off of your rental equipment
- Fly Fly Upgrade - Add this to any of the heli-ski options if you’d like to fly to and from your remote staging areas. An exciting and scenic option (Please note: subject to availability. Please call us to confirm availability before the booking for this option)
- For everyone who thought heli-skiing was beyond them!
- Your guide will lead you to terrain suited to your ability for an unforgettable experience
- Available in the winter months only (July - Sep)
- Tours depart between 8am - 9am. The exact departure time will be confirmed by the tour operator after the booking
- You will need to bring your ski/board or hire equipment
- You will need to have warm clothing – a windproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen
- Bring a camera to capture ski day
- Run length varies depending on the terrain and snow conditions. Our exclusive terrain offers runs that vary between 2000 and 2500 vertical feet of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks through to steep and gnarly chutes
- Heli-skiing / boarding takes place in an alpine environment, above the tree line and is weather dependent. When booking, we suggest you register with us for daily heli-skiing as soon as you arrive in the area and allow some flexibility in your schedule. Snow in the backcountry can vary from fine powder to crud to beautiful spring corn. Check with us for the latest conditions
- A full refund can only be guaranteed if we receive your notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to skiing.
- Within 24 hours of departure, full payment is retained.
- If adverse weather prevents flying, your money will be fully refunded.
- If some heli-ski runs have been completed, but fewer than the number of runs booked, you will be refunded at $100 per run not skied.
- Refunds are not given if runs are not completed due to the lack of ability or fitness.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
