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Mt. Cook Day trip from Queenstown by Scenic Flight
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Mt. Cook Day trip from Queenstown by Scenic Flight

Queenstown, New Zealand

Take a scenic flight over New Zealand's Southern Alps and land at one of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park’s famous airstrips

Duration8 hours
Start & End Time9am to 5pm
Max Group Size8 per aircraft
Pick-Up & Drop-OffAvailable
Start & End LocationQueenstown

Mt. Cook Day trip from Queenstown by Scenic Flight Highlights

  • Guaranteed window seat with unimpaired views over the Southern Alps

  • 2hr 15min scenic flight to and from Mt Cook from Queenstown

  • A knowledgeable, highly-skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary

  • Experience unparalleled aerial views of Aoraki | Mt Cook, plus three of the country's most spectacular glaciers, all in one breathtaking flight

  • Marvel at the most remarkable glaciers New Zealand has to offer - Fox and Franz Josef glaciers on the west coast and the Tasman glacier within Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

  • Land in Mt. Cook National Park at Aoraki/Mt. Cook Airport on the picturesque outskirts of Mt. Cook Village

  • Check out the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre or venture out and walk the famous Hooker Valley Track.

  • Complimentary shuttles to and from central Queenstown available in our comfortable 2019 Hiace Vans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer pickup?

Yes, complimentary pickups from Queenstown central accomodations are available. Pickups begin approximately 50mins before departure time. For a full pickup list, please see the drop down list when selecting your product on the booking page.

No, but there are food options available for purchase once you land in Mt. Cook. You are also welcome to bring any snacks of your own. 

We suggest you bring the following with you on your tour:

  • Any essential medication
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Camera - make sure it's fully charged
  • Warm clothing layers
  • Sensible foot wear is essential
  • Bottle of water

Flights between Queenstown and Mt. Cook are approximately 1 hour 15minutes as you take in the scenery on the west coast (Fox and Fran Josef glaciers). The return flight is just under 1 hour.

 

 

No. As you are travelling in a fixed-wing aircraft, you are unable to land on glaciers. Your landing for this trip will be on a runway/airstrip on the outskirts of Mt. Cook Village.

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Pickup Locations

    • Abba Court Motel = Creeksyde Bus Stop
    • Absoloot Hostel = The Station Building
    • Adventure Queenstown Hostel = Station Building
    • Alexis Motel& Apartments = Copthorne Bus Stop
    • Alpine Lodge = Station Building

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Glenorchy Air
Queenstown Airport, Sir Henry Wigley Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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