Scenic Plane Flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook

Description

For an unforgettable experience during your time in Queenstown a scenic flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook is a must do activity. In the True South fixed wing plane your pilot will navigate you into the heart of the Southern Alps and around Mount Cook. From this vantage point you can truly take in the scale and grandeur of the area. 

As you fly to Mount Cook National Park you will take in impressive views of New Zealand's highest mountains, enormous glaciers, snow fields, glacial lakes, intricate river systems and more; including Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers to name but a few.

Glacier Helicopter Landing
For an extra adventure you can opt to land in Mount Cook and jump on board a helicopter to experience a glacier landing in the Mount Cook National Park. After the heli you will then fly back to Queenstown on a different route.

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from central Queenstown
• Scenic overflight from Queenstown to Mount Cook & back (2 hours flight time)
• 30-35 min heli & glacier landing (if chosen)
• Informative pilot commentary

Duration

• Allow 3 hours for scenic overflight
• Allow 3.5 hours for flight & glacier landing

Departures

• Departs 8am
• Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation or meet at the hangar
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Children 0-3 years travel for free on parent/guardians lap
• If the weather isn't suitable to safely fly you will have the option to re book for the next available time or receive a full refund. If the weather is safe to fly but will be turbulent, you will have the option of flying, re booking, or a full refund
• Bring a warm jacket & camera with plenty of storage!
• All seats aboard are window seats so you will enjoy unobstructed views

Normal Retail Prices

• Mt Cook Overflight:
  • Adult (16yrs+) NZD$599.00
  • Child (4-15yrs) NZD$350.00
• Mt Cook Flight+Heli Glacier Landing:
  • Adult (16yrs+) NZD$1199.00
  • Child (4-15yrs) NZD$949.00