Our Fleet | Learn more about our modern aircraft at Glenorchy Air

Discover Milford Sound, Mt. Cook & Beyond with our Spectacular Scenic Specials

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OUR FLEET

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Glenorchy Air operates a carefully curated fleet of the most modern aircraft in Queenstown purposefully built for sightseeing. All of our high-wing aircraft have guaranteed window seats. This gives all of our passengers the best possible views and photo opportunities on every flight. Our fleet's carrying capacity ranges from 5 to 13 passengers.

We have been operating in this region for over 28 years and are a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certificated operator. Our modern fleet maintenance schedules comply with New Zealand Civil Aviation safety standards and our maitenance is carried our by Performance Aviation.

All aircraft in our fleet are available for Scenic Charter Flights.

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Custom built by cessna in Kansas, USA in 2020 for glenorchy air

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX

NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT 1

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 13

REGISTRATION ZK-MMZ

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Custom built by cessna in Kansas, USA in 2019 for Glenorchy Air

Cessna 206 Stationair HD

NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT 1

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 5

REGISTRATION ZK-JTK

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built by gippsaero in australia + Designed for sightseeing

Gippsaero GA8 Airvan

NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT 3

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS 7

REGISTRATIONS ZK-ZEA, ZK-LOR, ZK-JRR

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@fieldaysnz 2021 is upon us!
If you're heading there, be sure to check out what's on offer at @volkswagen_nz

Scan your explorer band with them for your chance to win the ultimate Queenstown package including return flights for two, 2 nights luxury accommodation with breakfast, a Touareg with @sixtnewzealand and a Sunrise Scenic Flight with us!

Who’s excited they’ve got tickets to walk the Milford Track this season 🥾

Why not finish off your adventure on an absolute high and join us on a stunning return flight to Queenstown 🏔

No excuse not to treat yourself with our epic deal of only $299 🤩

SAVING YOU $100 and making it only $200 more than the bus!!

Call or email us in the next 6 weeks to secure yourself a spot.

Congratulations to the @lovefromyourdads giveaway winner! Very much looking forward to showing you Milford Sound!

For those who missed out, fear not!! We are running the promo code
LOVEFROMYOURDADS
For the remainder of June

This will get you 10% off any of our experiences through till 30th September 2021.

Check out our story for all the amazing experiences we offer!

Thanks again to for sharing our new Milford Sound Ultimate Overnight experience.

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Tomorrow is the last day to enter this amazing giveaway ✨ Hop on over to @lovefromyourdads to enter 🙌
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G.I.V.E.A.W.A.Y * * *

AD - Dear Frankie,

When we were in Piopiotahi (Milford Sound), someone said “you are the luckiest boy in the world”. And you know what? We couldn’t agree more. But I’m pretty sure you have no idea just how lucky you are.

Growing up in Tāhuna (Queenstown) I had no idea how lucky I was to be born in this town, let alone in this mīharo (amazing) country of Aotearoa.

I used to frequent Milford Sound a lot with my uncle when he flew guests over the beautiful mountains in the tiny planes.

I’d go on the boat cruise and see dolphins & seals, but as a child I was more interested in the hot chips and chocolate bars. Sound familiar?

So when the team at Milford Sound Lodge asked if we’d like to come down and explore, I jumped at the chance to go back and really appreciate this magnificent piece of paradise, right here in our backyard.

And as always, it was absolutely breathtaking. No matter how many times we visit, it continues to blow our mind! There is no place in the world quite like it.

We want to share our beautiful country, so we are giving someone the chance of a life time to experience Milford Sound.

PRIZE:
- Coach to Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries
- 2 hour nature cruise with Southern Discoveries including picnic lunch
- One night at the Milford Sound lodge in a premium chalet (riverside or mountain view)
- 3 course dinner at PioPio Restaurant
- Milford Track water taxi & day walk on the iconic Milford track (only October - June)
- Return scenic Flight with Glenorchy Air to Queenstown.

ENTER:
1. Follow @milfordsoundlodge @southerndiscoveries @glenorchyair @fiordlandoutdoors & @LoveFromYourDads
2. Tag who you would take

* Share to stories for bonus entries *

Entries close on Wednesday 2nd June at 8pm and winner will be announced on stories.

T&C:
* Domestic / international flights not included
* Must stay before 31 Dec 2021
* Prize valid for 2 people
* Must follow all 5 accounts to win
* Blackout dates: Public & school holidays
* Open to NZ & AU
* Not associated with Facebook

Love from your dads xx

Glenorchy Air is pleased to announce that we have gained Part 119/125 Airline certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA).

This allows our new Cessna Grand Caravan EX to carry a maximum of 13 passengers instead of the previous limit of 9, making this aircraft significantly more efficient and sustainable. All customers will continue to sit in comfort with guaranteed window seats.

We are very pleased to have achieved this important milestone, which puts us in a fantastic position for the Covid 19 recovery. This has been a long term project from selecting and purchasing the aircraft, through Safety Management System certification before arriving at 125. Glenorchy Air’s Directors would like to thank our Senior Person team and all our staff for a huge team effort in attaining the very high standards of Part 125 certification with no audit findings.

We are looking forward to showing more New Zealanders and Australians around Piopiotahi | | Milford Sound, Aoraki | Mt. Cook, Rakiura | Stewart Island and beyond in the coming months.

James Stokes | Managing Director
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Experience Queenstown before the rest of town wakes up on our Mt. Aspiring Sunrise Scenic Flight.

Book before 1st June and get our early bird price of just $249 on any date up until 31st August.

As of 1st June our price will go up to $379 including breakfast with our Friends @airspresso.
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Thinking of you all today...

🌹The new Mothers
🌺Those soon to be Mothers
🌷And the ones who long to be
🌸The ones who are far apart
🥀And those with a broken heart

Our favourite colour is sunrise ✨
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📸: @hinterlandphotography_nz

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

✨ NEW PRODUCT ✨
Experience all Milford Sound has to offer with our latest + greatest 2-day adventure, the Milford Sound Ultimate Overnight Experience, starting Monday 26 April.
🚌 Coach into the heart of Milford Sound from Queenstown with @southerndiscoveries along the world-famous and scenic Milford road
🚢 Cruise and discover the natural wonders of Milford Sound aboard a spacious + modern catamaran with @southerndiscoveries for a perfect location for some wildlife spotting
🏔 Spend the night amongst the rainforest in a beautifully-appointed Mountain View Chalet at @milfordsoundlodge with an outdoor deck, a welcoming sanctuary after a day of Fiordland exploration
🥐☕️ Breakfast is included in your stay
✈️ Enjoy a breathtaking scenic flight back to Queenstown with us, taking in inspiring views of glacier-fed rivers, endless snow-covered mountains and incredible glaciers
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Visit our website for more details and to book this incredible experience!
📸: @milfordsoundlodge

This morning, our pilots James and Jim took a new route in our Cessna 206 ZK-JTK, flying the Wanaka to Hokitika leg of the Poppy & Star Flight ✨ We are so honoured to take part in this wonderful fundraiser that will help the @newzealandrsa and @starshipfoundation and help keep our aviation history alive through the @nz_warbirds. Huge thanks to Melanie and Kevin Salisbury of @aviationtoursnz for putting this all together and to Karen Burrows of the Hokitika Westland RSA for meeting us at the airport to pass on the poppies to the next leg of the journey.
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Hop on over to www.poppyflight.co.nz to donate ❤️

Our stunning new website is now live ✨
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Take a look and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about exclusive specials and exciting new product announcements.
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