Queenstown & Wānaka · July to September
Fresh powder. Small groups. Guides who know every run.
Heli-ski and heli-board the Southern Alps with a small, independent New Zealand operator. Morning pickup, expert guides and a gourmet lunch on the mountain.
- Rated 5/5 for value by Powderhounds
- Small groups, personal service
- Gourmet mountain lunch included
Trips
Choose your heli-ski day
Groups are matched by ability. Every day includes hotel pickup, a qualified mountain guide, avalanche safety equipment and training, and lunch on the mountain.
New 2027 packages and prices coming soon
4-run day
A great first heli-ski day for confident intermediate skiers and riders.
Price coming soon
Most popular
6-run day
More vertical and more terrain for strong intermediate and advanced skiers and riders.
Price coming soon
7-run day
Our biggest day for strong skiers and riders who want as much powder as possible.
Price coming soon
Private charter
Your own helicopter and guide for families, friends and special occasions. Terrain and timing built around you.
Price on request
Our exciting new packages and prices for the 2027 season are coming soon. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch first. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your trip, and a full refund or a new date if we cancel for weather.
Stay & ski packages
Stay at Matukituki Lodge, fly straight from the lodge
We now offer accommodation and heli-ski packages at Matukituki Lodge, our Wānaka base. The lodge sits on the 6,290-hectare Matukituki Station in the Matukituki Valley, a scenic 30 km drive from Wānaka, with the peace of the country and views of the Southern Alps from every side.
- Your heli-ski day starts from the lodge: the helicopter picks you up right from the lodge’s front lawn.
- The whole house is yours: a private four-bedroom lodge that sleeps 8, ideal for families and groups of friends.
- Everything you need after a big day: a private hot tub with mountain views, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, ski storage and a snow gear drying rack.
- Close to the slopes: the closest accommodation to Treble Cone, whose entrance is only 8 km away, and to Mt Aspiring National Park.
2027 stay & ski packages coming soon
Your day
How a heli-ski day works
Morning pickup. We confirm the day once our guides and pilots have checked the snow and weather, then collect you from Queenstown or Wānaka.
Safety briefing. Your guide fits your avalanche safety gear and shows you how to use it, plus how to move safely around the helicopter.
Fly and ski. We fly into remote terrain chosen for the day’s conditions and your group’s ability, and your guide leads every run.
Lunch on the mountain. A gourmet lunch in the snow, more runs, then a transfer back to town.
This is what you came for
Why Alpine Heliski
Small on purpose
We are a small, independent operator, so you get more time with your guide and less time waiting at the helicopter.
Guides who know the terrain
Our guides ski these mountains every day of the season and pick the best snow for your group.
Small groups, matched by ability
You ski with people at your level, from first-time heli-skiers to experts.
Two bases
Fly from Queenstown or Wānaka, with pickup included.
Great value
A full heli-ski day with pickup, guiding and lunch included, with no hidden extras.
Safety first
Every decision starts with safety
Heli-skiing happens in wild, remote mountains and carries real risk. Here is how we look after you.
Daily snow safety
Our Snow Safety Officer checks the avalanche forecast, snowpack and weather every morning before we fly.
Qualified guides
Certified mountain guides with avalanche and first aid training lead every group.
Gear and training
You carry a transceiver, probe and shovel, and we train you to use them before your first flight.
Audited operator
We are a registered adventure activity operator, and our safety system is independently audited.
Guest reviews
What our guests say
Rated 4/5 overall and 5/5 for value by Powderhounds
“Had the most amazing experience with Ben Johns (our mountain guide). Super knowledgeable and avalanche safety was his priority. We had the whole day with the heli and the views were out of this world. The charter was really well organised. Will be coming back for another day next winter!”
Vivian Tam · Private charter
“We had the most amazing day skiing! I took my 11 year old girl who was a bit nervous but the ski guides were so helpful, she loved it! Can’t thank you guys enough, we will be talking about this day for the rest of our lives!”
Lule Henley · Family heli-ski day
“Did my first heli boarding with Alpine Heliski and did it ever live up to expectations!! The scenery is absolutely stunning, the terrain was pristine and SO much fun. Ben and Clint were epic guides — super knowledgeable, professional, and just all around great guys.”
Britt Parkes · First heli-boarding day
FAQ
Good to know
You should be a confident intermediate who can ski or ride most blue runs in control. You don’t need powder experience: your guide will help you, and groups are matched by ability.
Pickup and return from Queenstown or Wānaka, a qualified mountain guide, avalanche safety equipment and training, your helicopter flights and runs, and a gourmet lunch on the mountain.
We only fly when it’s safe. If we cancel, you choose a full refund or a new date. We recommend booking early in your stay so there is time to reschedule.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your trip. See our refund policy for details.
Guests must be at least [13] years old, and under-18s must come with a parent or guardian.
Your skis or snowboard, boots, helmet, goggles, gloves and warm layers. We provide all avalanche safety equipment.
Travel agents & tour operators
Rates, booking terms and images for our trade partners.
Heli-skiing and heli-boarding from Queenstown and Wānaka, New Zealand.
Bases
Queenstown
Wānaka: Matukituki Station, 2967 Wānaka–Mount Aspiring Road, Wānaka 9382
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