Ideal for both novice and experienced skiing enthusiasts, the Tasman Glacier offers the longest runs in Aotearoa. Plus, on our tour, you get the chance to experience some stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the Mount Cook region.
This tour happens once a day.
Ski The Tasman 8.00 AM
Leave Queenstown and fly with True South Flights to explore NZ’s largest glacier. Marvel at blue caves and incredible ice formations while you make turns down the 8-10 km ski run, and be back in Queenstown in time for dinner. A day trip skiing the Tasman Glacier is the classic snow adventure guided by our partners, Alpine Guides, Mount Cook’s original and most experienced mountain guiding company
You will take a 50-minute flight to Mt Cook, along the spectacular Southern Alps from Queenstown in one of our modern and comfortable aircraft with guaranteed window seats for all passengers. One of our friendly and knowledgeable pilots will point out Mt Aspiring, numerous glaciers, glacial lakes and snow-covered mountains on the way. We can accommodate your ski equipment, or we can arrange for hire of specialist equipment in Mt Cook.
On arrival at Mt Cook airport, we will introduce you to your ski guide who will brief you before boarding the helicopter for a scenic flight to the top of the glacier, 2500 metres above sea level, to start the first of two runs. The 1000-metre descent is an easy to moderate run (green to blue grade) and is all on natural snow. The runs are the longest in NZ up to 10 km long.
After your runs, you will return by ski plane to Mt Cook airport where your True South pilot will be waiting to escort you to our aircraft and back to Queenstown.
This package includes:
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.
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Yes, all our prices are in New Zealand dollars and include all applicable taxes and fees.
We recommend booking your flight on the first day of your stay in Queenstown to allow for potential weather rescheduling.
Bookings can be made directly online or by phone or email:
No, unfortunately we do not accept American Express (AMEX) credit cards.
Yes! We operate 364 days a year, depending on the weather, with the exception of Christmas Day.
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.
A 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by up to 5 hours exploring Mt. Cook National Park.
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This Tasman Glacier Heli Hike is one of True South Flights’s more popular tours, allowing you to enjoy the eastern side of the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park in a single day’s time.
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