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South Island

Start: Queenstown
Duration: 1 day
Travel Time: 8 hours
Difficulty: 2

Queenstown to Mt Cook Flight Experience

Flying from Queenstown to Aoraki/Mt Cook is a breathtaking start to the adventure, with sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu, Lake Pukaki, and the towering Southern Alps. The landscape is a striking mix of turquoise waters, snow-capped peaks, and dramatic valleys. These moments in the air set the stage for the glacier adventure that awaits.

Landing at the Tasman Glacier feels like stepping into another world, where ice formations and crevasses create an extraordinary natural playground. The helicopter transfer adds a sense of excitement as you’re taken deeper into the alpine environment. With every moment, the scenery becomes more spectacular, highlighting the raw beauty of New Zealand’s high country.

Discover the Beauty of the Tasman Glacier

The heli-hike is the heart of the experience, where you explore the Tasman Glacier on foot with a knowledgeable guide. Glacial features like deep crevasses, towering ice walls, and crystal-clear pools reveal the glacier’s ancient character. Each step brings fascinating insights into the natural history of this frozen landscape.

Surrounded by the Southern Alps, the glacier offers a rare chance to see Aotearoa’s alpine world from a completely different perspective. Guides share stories of the region’s geography, adding depth to the spectacular views. The adventure concludes with a return flight, leaving you with unforgettable memories of mountains, ice, and sky.

  • Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport with landing
  • Approximately 2 hours heli-hiking on the Tasman Glacier
  • Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown Airport available
  • Your guaranteed window seat
  • $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust
  • Departure: 9:00 am
  • Flight Time: 2 hours
  • Heli-Hiking Time: 2 hours
  • Availability: Year-round
  • Minimum Age: 10 years old
  • Adult: 15 years old - up
  • Child: 10 -14 years old
  • Cancel 24 hours before departure:  Full refund.**
  • Within 24 hours: 100% cancellation fee.

Note: *Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

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