Mackenzie District Turer

Etter ankomst til stjernekikkingsstedet lot personalet hvert medlem legge seg i en fluktstol og delte ut et tykt teppe (temperaturen var bare noen få grader, veldig kaldt). Den første delen var å se med det blotte øye, der personalet pekte på stjernehimmelen med en astronomisk laserpeker og forklarte astronomisk kunnskap. Etter å ha sett med det blotte øye, brukte vi et astronomisk teleskop 🔭 for å se på stjernene. Det var to teleskoper, og bildene er stort sett tatt med det minste (lite, men veldig kraftig). Vi så Jupiters striper, Melkeveien, et nærbilde av månens milde overflate, og stjernene rundt Sørkorset, blant annet. Det var så rørende at jeg nesten gråt. Å se det live var utallige ganger vakrere enn på bilder, fordi du føler at de lever, at de beveger seg, at de blomstrer ⭐ Underveis ga personalet også alle en kopp varm sjokolade og tok bilder av hvert medlem som et minne. Til slutt samlet vi oss rundt bålet og grillet marshmallows 🍡, og jeg avsluttet stjernekikkingsturen min fullt fornøyd ~ 🤗

A truly worthwhile experience! The pre-flight safety briefing was very thorough, the helicopter appeared well-maintained, and the pilot was extremely professional. At every stage—boarding, disembarking, and reaching the summit—they meticulously explained all necessary safety precautions, which made us feel very secure. The highlight: Mount Cook from the air is absolutely stunning!

Director Andy was humorous and patient, which added a lot of fun to the experience. The entire activity was very educational, especially suitable for those with no prior knowledge of celestial bodies. There were down jackets available in various sizes for loan, so there was no need to worry about being cold, and they were all very clean. The only two downsides were that you couldn't lie down to stargaze, only stand and look up; and even with the super telescope, you could only see tiny glowing dots. However, overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and we were also very lucky to see a bit of the aurora and even capture some photos.

The guide to the star gazing was very professional and he explained it very clearly while gazing the stars. We were fortunate that the night sky was very clear where we could see the stars without any cloud blocking. group size: 4 guide: Wilson

Anbefales på det sterkeste for alle. Hele flyturen var morsom, og naturen er fantastisk fra start til slutt. Stor takk til kaptein Nigel for en silkemyk tur, du er en fantastisk pilot. Også til hele mannskapet i The Helicopter Line for suveren service. Jeg kommer tilbake.

Opplevelsen med å se Mount Cook og Southern Alps, samt Fox, Franz Josef og Tasman-breene, skulle opprinnelig inkludere en helikoptertur med landing på snøen. På grunn av værforholdene på landingsstedet var dette ikke mulig, så vi fikk en erstatningstur med et lite fly. Landskapet var så utrolig vakkert at jeg absolutt anbefaler å prøve det. Den trygge flyvningen og den rike forklaringen om terrenget og landskapet var høydepunktet. Barnet mitt likte det også veldig godt.

We booked our flight through Klook, including the pick-up and drop-off service at the Hermitage Hotel, and received confirmation directly from INFLITE. The day before our trip, we sent an email to reconfirm the schedule and they replied swiftly. We were assigned a ski plane to the Tasman Glacier and a helicopter for the return. Walking on the glacier with such stunning views was an amazing experience. Luckily, the weather was great and it wasn't too cold. The pilots were very kind and helpful, even taking many photos for us. This is highly recommended if you are staying at Mt. Cook; it’s a breathtaking way to enjoy the mountain scenery!

This would be by far my best tour ever! And I get to have the front seat during the trip. Our tour guide and driver by the name of Jason - he is nothing but awesome and very cool during our entire trip. He is very knowledgeable and knows Queenstown, Aoraki Mount Cook and other places we've been to very much. I also miss that music playlist that you have, Jason. Lol. Anyway, I joined the Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier tour. We had a couple of stopovers wherein we were able to take photos and selfies especially during the drive to Mount Cook. The view there was nothing but Amazing! He also shared about the story of Shrek the sheep. Snacks and water provided and he kept us well fed and hydrated. I cannot recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel enough and especially Jason who made the trip, us his passengers safe and relaxed and enjoyed this whole excursion. I will surely book my future travels soon with Cheeky Kiwi. Cheers!

fantastic! fantastic! and fantastic!!! I do recommend you to ride and am sure that you will have a wonderful time :)