Join Wanaka River Journeys on the most unique of all jet boating experiences; a Glacier helicopter flight from the Jet Boat on the Matukituki River.

Location: Matukituki River, Mount Aspiring National Park

This is an incredible opportunity to fly by helicopter direct from the jet boat located deep in the mountains, on a thrilling up-close look at the glaciers. On this scenic helicopter flight see hanging valleys where glaciers once lay and waterfalls that cascade from under giants of ice into the streams and rivers that feed into the Matukituki River. When conditions permit land on the spectacular Isobel Glacier and disembark the helicopter for photos before flying back to join the guided wilderness walk and return leg of the Jet Boat Journey. Flight time with Aspiring

Helicopters approx. 25 minutes includes a Glacier or snow landing. When conditions permit you will land on the Isobel Glacier.

In the event you cannot land on the Glacier there are several fabulous high altitude landing locations which look directly into the huge glacial area around Mount Aspiring. You’ll fly up close over the Rob Roy and Avalanche Glaciers, one of the most spectacular glacier flights in new Zealand. disembark the helicopter for approx. 10 minutes for photos.

This is the most exciting and unique jet boat + wilderness walk + glacier helicopter flight adventure activity in New Zealand.