Best New Zealand Heli Skiing
All heli skiing is super fun and an awesome way to get to the untracked snow without having to hike for it, but where's the best New Zealand heli skiing?
The New Zealand heli skiing companies are all very alike, particularly the Wanaka and Queenstown heli skiing outfits. So it can be a little problematic choosing which of the NZ heliskiing operations is best for you. For some people the choice is largely based on location and how the heliskiing fits into the plans for the rest of your
New Zealand ski holiday, but for others it may be related to other factors.
Whilst it’s somewhat difficult to make major differentiations, there are some subtle distinctions between the NZ heliski operations.
To aid you with decision making regarding the best New Zealand heliskiing for you:
- See our New Zealand heli skiing statistics page, which compares terrain size, vertical per run, ability required, and cost. This comparison of the NZ heli skiing operations also provides an overview of locations and the type of package offered.
- See our best New Zealand heli skiing awards below.
- Check out the Powderhounds heli skiing ratings which are broken down into aspects such as the powder, terrain for different ability levels, safety, guiding, and value. These ratings compare the NZ heli skiing companies, as well as some heliski outfits in North America.
- For details on our New Zealand heli skiing experiences and the pros and cons of each company, see our detailed reviews:
Powderhounds Awards for the Best Heli Skiing New Zealand
The Powderhounds awards for the "Best Heli Skiing in New Zealand" are based on heli skiing reviews conducted by Powderhounds.com.
Best Overall Heli Ski NZ
Harris Mountains Heliski
This award is based on all of the factors that we rate, which includes terrain for different abilities, guiding, safety, value, frills, the helicopter, and the powder.
Best Heli Skiing for Powder Hounds
Methven Heliski
This award is all about the powder skiing and snowboarding for avid powder hounds. It only takes into account the powder rating and our advanced/expert terrain ratings (ie excluding the rating for strong intermediate terrain).
Other Powderhounds’ Heli Ski NZ Awards