Harris Mountain Heli Ski – Queenstown and Wanaka
New Zealand’s Southern Island is world famous for its dramatic scenery and high-energy resort towns. Queenstown and Wanaka are two of the most popular, featuring resorts like Cardrona, Coronet Peak, and The Remarkables.
Harris Mountain Heli Ski – Queenstown and Wanaka operates out of this region as well, giving skiers access to some of the untouched backcountry terrain that surrounds these resorts.
With over 30 years of experience and the largest terrain area out of any other New Zealand operator, Harris Mountain Heli Ski (HMH) is often the first choice for visiting heliskiers.
Harris Mountain Heli Ski – Queenstown and Wanaka: Facts & FAQ
Queenstown and Wanaka are the two most popular skiing destinations in New Zealand, and it is out of these two cities that HMH operates. The two towns are only a bit over 1 hour from each other, but HMH serves them both and can coordinate transportation from your accommodations.
Harris Mountain Heli Ski – Queenstown and Wanaka are easily one of the most accessible operators in the world. Queenstown Airport can be reached from anywhere in the world, and Wanaka is serviced by local New Zealand airline SoundsAir. HMH will gladly facilitate a transfer from your hotel to their helipad, where you will then be brought up into the mountains for the day.
Harris Mountain Heli Ski only offers single-day heliskiing packages. Therefore, they do not have their own independent lodge with accommodations. Despite this, there are still a variety of high-end and casual options in the town of Queenstown and Wanaka. Some of the most popular choices include:
- Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
- Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
- Kamana Lakehouse in Wanaka
Many skiers choose to stay at resort accommodations. With this option, you can have ski-in/ski-out access to the local resorts in addition to heliskiing access.
HMH has more territory than any operator. With access to hundreds of peaks spread across 11 mountain ranges, you are guaranteed to find something that suits you. In total, this operator’s region is over 3,000 square kilometers (including their Mt. Cook region) and has 400 named runs. The average run consists of 2,500-3,000 vertical feet, so pack your endurance!
Skiing terrain varies widely and can accommodate a range of ability levels. There is low-angle terrain and slow, open bowls for skiers without backcountry experience. There are also extreme runs with high-angle chutes, perfect for individuals that want to push their ability levels. Each package option is also catered to different ability levels.
As a single-day package operator, HMH makes it extremely easy to work in a heliskiing day on top of your resort adventures. Harris Mountain Heli Ski – Queenstown and Wanaka offer four different package lengths, each designed with a different type of skier in mind. This operator flies AS 350 Squirrels and does not offer cat skiing as a backup in the case of foul weather.
Choose between these packages:
- Three and four-run days for intermediate skiers
- 7 run days for advanced skiers
- 10 run days for expert skiers
As a comprehensive, well-respected heliskiing operator in New Zealand, you can never go wrong with Harris. With affordable single-day packages and expansive terrain, HMH continues to set the bar for heliskiing excellence in the southern hemisphere.
Book a Trip to Harris Mountain Heli Ski at Queenstown and Wanaka Today!
All heli skiing levels are accommodated at Harris Mountain Heli Ski.
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7/12/23
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