Highlights
- Full length of the Tasman Glacier
- Views of Aoraki Mt Cook
- Snow/ice all year round
- Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
- Beautiful views right from the take off
- Choice between a ski plane or a helicopter
Description
The Southern Alps ultimate aerial scenic tour by Ski Plane or Helicopter - it's up to you!
Maximise your trip into the Aoraki Mt Cook area with this extended scenic Ski Plane / Helicopter flight. Encapsulating all the regions highlights with a loop over the Main Divide all the way to the stunning West Coast.
Your experienced and informative pilot will include full commentary of the scenic flight as he manoeuvres the plane between the towering peaks of the Southern Alps, Aoraki Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, the magnificent landscape of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and the Grand Plateau.
As you track south down the Tasman Glacier, you’ll pass under the east face of Mt Cook before flying over the naturally forming terminal lake. Filled with ice melt, this picturesque lake is often a vibrant shade of blue.
This is the perfect scenic flight for families to get a sense of the wonder and expansiveness of the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. One of the only scenic flights to travel the full length of the Tasman Glacier, the photo opportunities are mindblowing.
Departing regularly from the Mount Cook Airport, be sure to charge your camera batteries for this once in a life tour of New Zealand’s beautiful Southern Alps.
Trip Includes
- Scenic flight
- Informative and interesting commentary
- Ski Plane or Helicopter - choice is yours
- Full loop of the main divide
Duration
- Allow two hours
- Flight time approx. 55minutes
Departures
- Regular departures available
- Operates between all year
- Flights depart from Inflite check in desk, Aoraki Mt Cook Airport
Other Information
- Please arrive 45minutes prior to your flight time
- If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather you can reschedule or contact us for a full refund
- Infants fly free of charge
- Child rates apply to 4 to 12yr olds
What should you bring:
- Sunglasses
- Closed/covered shoes
- Warm clothing - it's usually around 10 degrees on the glacier so wear a couple of layers
- Camera for those Instagram worthy shots but please no drones or selfie sticks
- A big smile!
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$599.00
- Child: NZD$479.00
All prices shown in NZD$.