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Ski The Tasman

Ski the longest run in the country at New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier, at Mount Cook. A full-day trip from Queenstown with a thrilling mix of skiing and flying.

About the Tour

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 ski plane 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.

Departure Times

This tour happens once a day.

Ski The Tasman                      8.00 AM

Ski The Tasman

8:00am

Inclusions

This package includes:

  • 90-minutes return scenic flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook with pilot’s commentary
  • Ski plane flight from Mt Cook airport to the top of the Tasman Glacier
  • Experienced guide
  • Picnic lunch
  • Rental ski gear (available at an additional cost)

Ski The Tasman Flight Details

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

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

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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

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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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