Our Mt Cook scenic flight allows passengers to enjoy all the scenery that Aoraki / Mount Cook has to offer within half a day. Perfect for travellers who may not have a lot of time to explore the region.
Only from the air can you truly appreciate the immense scale and spectacular grandeur of the Southern Alps region, and our Mount Cook scenic flight covers many of the landmarks that make this part of the South Island a must-see attraction. As all our aircraft have only window seats, you will have an unobstructed view of this fantastic and remote part of New Zealand.
Departing from Queenstown airport, you will climb out past Mt Cardrona and over the Wanaka township into the heart of the Southern Alps and around New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki / Mt Cook. Tracking along the Southern Alps offers views of the immense mountains that form this formidable barrier: Mt Glenmary, Mt Hooker and Mt Dechen, to name a few. You can also see some of the 3,000 glaciers that call this area home; and out to the east, as you draw closer to Mt Cook, you will see the flat plains of The Mackenzie Country.
The region contains many water channels that feed water from glacial lakes Pukaki, Tekapo and Ohau into the Waitaki River, flowing to the East Coast. The river has three hydroelectric dams – Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki – that generate much of the South Island’s renewable energy. Your pilot will also point out vast snow fields, beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, intricate river systems, glacial formed valleys and the formidable Aoraki / Mount Cook, towering above it all.
Once you arrive overhead Mt Cook, we will take you on a grand orbit of the area where you will see some of the major glaciers that make up the area: Tasman Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. As you turn back toward Queenstown, you will have views of the west coast of the South Island and the Tasman Sea.
Our friendly, experienced pilots provide an interesting and informative commentary and are happy to answer any and all questions you may have during the trip.
This tour leaves on demand so we can arrive at a suitable time, depending on your requirements and weather conditions.
This package includes:
Experience Mt. Cook’s magical scenery on this incredible Scenic Flight tour. After admiring Mt. Cardrona & Wanaka from the air, breeze across the heart of the Southern Alps & around NZ’s tallest mountain, Mt. Cook.
Extend the flight to take in an overflight of Mount Aspiring, the Snowball glaciers and the Olivine ice plateau for an additional $299 per person.
New Zealand’s South Island has some of the most picturesque destinations in the world. Take in the breathtaking beauty of our fjords, glaciers and mountains by booking a scenic flight with True South Flights.
Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Queenstown to Mt. Cook, starting with a thrilling 1-hour fixed-wing flight over the Southern Alps. Upon landing at Mt. Cook Airport, you’ll have up to 5 hours to explore this pristine alpine region.
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. Organised in partnership with the Helicopter Line.
Experience Mt. Cook’s magical scenery on this incredible Scenic Flight tour. After admiring Mt. Cardrona & Wanaka from the air, breeze across the heart of the Southern Alps & around NZ’s tallest mountain, Mt. Cook.
Similar to the Franz Josef Heli Hike, this 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by a helicopter ride takes you to the eastern side of Mount Cook to hike and experience the Tasman Glacier. Organised in partnership with Alpine Guides.
A 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by a helicopter ride to hike and experience the Franz Josef Glacier, ice caves and other natural features of the South Island glaciers. Organised in partnership with Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
