Scenic Plane Flights
Half-Day Tours
Family-friendly Tours
From Queenstown, the aircraft climbs north through Shotover Canyon and past Lochnagar towards Mount Aspiring. The route crosses some of the Southern Alps’ most isolated ice fields, many of which would otherwise require days of backcountry travel to reach.
The flight then crosses into Fiordland through a concentration of glaciers sometimes described as Glacier Alley before reaching Piopiotahi Milford Sound. There is no landing on this tour; the focus is entirely on aerial sightseeing, giving more flight time to the glaciers, alpine valleys, Milford Sound and the return route towards Queenstown.
What are the highlights of this glacier scenic flight?
- Fly over at least five major glaciers
- See glacier systems across Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks
- Fly past Mount Aspiring and remote Southern Alps terrain
- Cross the glacier-rich alpine region known as Glacier Alley
- See glaciers including Rob Roy, Bonar, Dart and the Olivine ice fields, depending on the flight path
- Overfly Piopiotahi Milford Sound
- See steep fiord walls, waterfalls and alpine valleys from above
- Follow a different scenic route back towards Queenstown where conditions permit
- Travel in a high-wing Cessna aircraft with large panoramic windows
- Hear live commentary from your pilot throughout the flight
- Scenic glacier flight over Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks
- Overflight of Milford Sound
- Views of at least five major glaciers
- Pre-flight briefing and flight map overview with your pilot
- In-flight pilot commentary
- Courtesy transfers from most Queenstown CBD accommodation
- Flight in a high-wing Cessna Caravan aircraft with panoramic viewing windows
- Departure Location: Queenstown Airport (CBD pickup available)
- Departure Time: 8:00am (summer) / 9:30am (winter)
- Total Experience Time: Allow approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Flight Time: Approximately 1 hour
- Aircraft: High-wing Cessna Caravan designed for scenic flying.
The full names, ages and individual weights of all passengers are required when booking. Accurate weights are important for aircraft weight and balance calculations. A significant difference from the declared weight may result in a surcharge or the flight needing to be rescheduled.
Seat allocation is determined for safe aircraft loading. The aircraft uses a 1–2 seating layout, which means not every passenger is guaranteed a window seat. Those seats can still see through windows on both sides of the aircraft.
Minimum passenger numbers apply. If the required numbers are not reached, another departure time may be offered.
Flights are highly weather dependent. Check the weather status before leaving for the airport. If conditions prevent flying, the trip may be moved to another departure or fine-weather day. Flights cancelled because of unsuitable weather can be refunded.
- Adult: 13 years and above
- Children: 2-12 years old
- Infants*: 0-1 years
*Infants fly for free, sitting on an adults lap with safety restraint.
Infants and child seating policies may vary depending on aircraft configuration. Passengers under 15 must travel with a responsible adult.
- More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund*
- Between 24 and 48 hours before: refund* less 10% cancellation fee
- Within 24 hours/No Show: No refund
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.*
