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Mt Cook Scenic Flights

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.

About the Tour

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.

Departure Times

This tour leaves on demand so we can arrive at a suitable time, depending on your requirements and weather conditions.

Mt Cook Scenic Flights

Inclusions

This package includes:

  • Flight from Queenstown to over fly Mount Cook and return to Queenstown
  • Courtesy transport between your accommodation and Queenstown Airport

Mt Cook Scenic Flights Flight Details

Mt Cook Scenic Flights

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.

Flight Time: 2 hrs

Trip Duration: 3 hrs

Adult:

$630

Child:

$400

Mt. Aspiring and Glaciers

Extend the flight to take in an overflight of Mount Aspiring, the Snowball glaciers and the Olivine ice plateau for an additional $149 per person.

  • Adult: $149
  • Child: $149

Doubtful Sound Add-on

For the ultimate Fiordland experience, add one hour of flight time through the heart of Fiordland to your journey. You will fly from Queenstown to Doubtful Sound: the largest of the thirteen sounds in Fiordland, with massive waterfalls and countless alpine lakes. From there cross eight other sounds between Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, through the heart of the one of the largest and most unique national parks in the world. This option is more weather dependent than Milford Sound alone, but the rewards when the weather is good are fantastic. To add this upgrade on, choose a date and time for the flight on the calendar, then tick the “Doubtful Sound Add-on” box on the reservations page.

  • Adult: $299
  • Child: $299

Other South Island Flights

Helicopter Glacier Landing

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.

Flight Time: 2hr 45 mins

Trip Duration: 3 hrs 30 mins

Adult:

$1299

Child:

$1050

Mt Cook Scenic Flights

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.

Flight Time: 2 hrs

Trip Duration: 3 hrs

Adult:

$630

Child:

$400

Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

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.

Flight Time: 2 hrs

Trip Duration: 7 hrs

Adult:

$1499

Child:

$1299

Franz Josef Heli Hike

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.

Flight Time: 2 hrs

Trip Duration: 7.5 hrs

Adult:

$1499

Child:

$1299

Mt Cook Heliski

A day trip for heli-skiers and heli-boarders to experience some of the most unbelievable runs in New Zealand and the sheer beauty of the Southern Alps.

Flight Time: 1.5 hrs

Trip Duration: 8 hrs

Adult:

$2005

Child:

$2005

Ski The Tasman

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.

Flight Time: 1.5 hrs

Trip Duration: 8 hrs

Adult:

$1575

Child:

$1575

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