DISCOVER OUR BACKYARD

EARNSLAW BURN + THE GLACIERS

A short and sweet scenic flight over the glaciers of Mt. Earnslaw.

Adult

15+ years old

Price from
$ 249
NZD
  •  

Child

3-14 years old

Price from
$ 199
NZD
  •  

Infant

0-2 years old

Under 15kg/33lb
Free
  •  

Duration

1 hr 10 mins

Departure

On Request

Flight Time

40 mins

Minimum Age

No minimum

Availability

Year-Round

Trip Includes

Highlights

Book your Earnslaw Burn + The Glaciers

If you’re wanting to book our Earnslaw Burn + The Glaciers scenic flight, please fill out the form below and our team will get in touch with you.

Please note, this flight typically departs at 9.00am or 1.45pm, however our team will let you know what is available for your requested date.

Earnslaw Burn FAQ's

What time is check in?

Please call us on 0800 676 264 1 hour before your scheduled flight time on the day of your flight for your Weather Check.

If you are self driving to us at Queenstown Airport, your check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure.

How long is this trip?

From check in 30 minutes before departure, to landing back at Queenstown Airport, is approximately 1 hour 10 mins. Please note, this does not include time for self-driving or using our complimentary transfers. If you have plans immediately either side of your experience with us, please let us know.

What should I bring?

We suggest you bring the following with you to make it a great day out:

  • Any essential medication
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera – make sure it’s fully charged
  • Warm clothing layers – our aircraft are heated, but a light layer is advised
  • Sensible footwear is essential
  • Bottle of water
How long is the scenic flight?

This flight over Earnslaw Burn is 40 minutes.

Will we land on a glacier?

No. As we operate fixed-wing aircraft, we are unable to land on glaciers. This is a scenic 40-minute roundtrip flight.

Trip Itinerary

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Embrace the chance to discover some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery from the air
  • Fly over Skippers Canyon and over the Richardson Mountains
  • Take in the incredible glaciers of Mount Earnslaw, standing 2,819 metres (9,248 feet) high
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Glenorchy township, the stunning braided rivers of the Rees-Dart Valley on your way back to Queenstown
  • The perfect flight if you are short on time and want to take in our stunning backyard from above
  • Experience it all from your window seat!

Click here for this trip’s most frequently asked questions.

Adult

15+ years old

Price From
$ 249
NZD
  •  

Child

3-14 years old

Price From
$ 199
NZD
  •  

Book your Earnslaw Burn + The Glaciers

If you’re wanting to book our Earnslaw Burn + The Glaciers scenic flight, please fill out the form below and our team will get in touch with you.

Please note, this flight does not have a scheduled departure time. Our team will let you know what is available for your requested date.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Please call us on 0800 676 264 1 hour before your scheduled flight time on the day of your flight for your Weather Check.

If you are self driving to us at Queenstown Airport, your check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure.

We suggest you bring the following with you to make it a great day out:

  • Any essential medication
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera – make sure it’s fully charged
  • Warm clothing layers – our aircraft are heated, but a light layer is advised
  • Sensible footwear
  • Bottle of water

This flight over Earnslaw Burn is 40 minutes.

No. As we operate fixed-wing aircraft, we are unable to land on glaciers. This is a scenic 40-minute roundtrip flight.