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South Island

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

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Scenic Flights Over the Southern Alps

Flying from Queenstown, the Mt Cook Fly Tasman Glacier Explorers Fly offers travellers sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps. The flight path reveals the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, with their immense ice flows cascading towards the rugged West Coast. As Mount Cook comes into view, the grandeur of New Zealand’s highest peak leaves a lasting impression.

On landing at Aoraki/Mt Cook Airport, visitors find themselves in the heart of one of New Zealand’s most striking alpine landscapes. The airport’s location on the edge of Mt Cook Village makes it a gateway to both adventure and tranquillity. This first leg of the experience perfectly blends scenic wonder with anticipation of what lies ahead.

Exploring the Tasman Glacier

The highlight continues with a guided trip on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake. A specially designed boat glides through floating icebergs, offering a close look at glacial formations that shift and change with the seasons. Guides share insights into the natural history of the glacier, adding depth to the visual spectacle.

After the lake experience, a return flight to Queenstown follows a different route, revealing the beauty of Lindis Pass with its golden tussock fields. This contrasting landscape completes the journey, showing another side of the South Island’s diverse scenery. From towering peaks to rolling high country, the adventure captures the best of New Zealand in a single day.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • Round trip scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport with landing
  • 30-minute alpine walk and approximately 1 hour boat tour on the Tasman Terminal Lake with our partners Glacier Explorers
  • Complimentary transfers to and from Queenstown Airport available
  • Your guaranteed window seat
  • $1 donation per passenger to the Kea Conservation Trust

TOUR INFORMATION:

  • Departure: 9:00 am
  • Flight Time: 2 hours
  • Activity Time: 2.5 hours
  • Availability: October - April
  • Minimum age: 4 years old

AGE INFORMATION:

  • Adult: 15 years old - up
  • Child: 4 -14 years old

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

  • More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
  • Within 24 hours: No refund

**Less any booking or credit card fees.

Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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