Trip Duration: 7hrs | Flight Time: 2hrs 20mins | Departure Time: 8am
Begin with a one-hour scenic flight over the stunning Southern Alps, offering panoramic views of New Zealand’s rugged landscapes. Next, board a helicopter for a dramatic landing on the Franz Josef Glacier, one of the world’s most famous glaciers.
Trip Duration: 7hrs | Flight Time: 2hrs | Departure Time: 8am
Embark on a breathtaking adventure with the Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike. Start with a scenic fixed-wing flight over New Zealand’s Southern Alps, offering stunning views of the Tasman Glacier, the country’s largest glacier.
Trip Duration: 3hrs | Flight Time: 2hrs 30mins | Departure Time: 8am
Experience Mt Cook’s magical scenery on this incredible half day scenic flight tour. After admiring Mt Cardrona and Wanaka from the air, breeze across the heart of the Southern Alps and around New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Mt Cook. Perfect for those who don’t have much time to explore the region.
Trip Duration: 4hrs | Flight Time: 2hrs 30mins | Departure Time: 8am
Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the glaciers in the Southern Alps with our half-day tour that includes a flight and helicopter ride. This tour offers landing options on and near the glaciers around Mt Cook. Play in the snow and take plenty of incredible photos. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to the spectacular scenery.
Trip Duration: 7hrs | Flight Time: 2hrs | Departure Time: 8am
Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Queenstown to Mt Cook, starting with a thrilling one-hour fixed-wing flight over the Southern Alps. Upon landing at Mt Cook Airport, you’ll have 4 to 5 hours to explore this pristine alpine region. Take in endless panoramic views of the iconic Tasman, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. This is a self-guided tour and includes an activity of your choice.
With thousands of happy passengers, an exceptional safety record and decades of local flying experience, True South Flights is one of Queenstown’s most trusted scenic flight operators.
Approximately 60% of the South Island of New Zealand is covered in mountains and the highest, longest and most glaciated range by far is the spectacular Southern Alps. These Alps stretch nearly 500 km and were created 15 million years ago when the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates collided.
New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook, rises from the Alps to 3,724 metres (12,318 feet). Aoraki was the traditional Māori name given to Mt Cook, and the maunga (mountain) was named after a person in the traditions of the Ngai Tahu iwi. The English name was given to the mountain in 1851 by Captain John Lort Stokes to honour Captain James Cook, the first European to discover New Zealand in 1770.
The Southern Alps contain over 3000 glaciers, the most famous being the Franz Josef Glacier and Tasman Glacier. Both offer spectacular views and incredible skiing and snowboarding runs for novices and professionals.
