DISCOVER OUR BACKYARD

MT. ASPIRING + THE GLACIERS

The secret's out...this is our pilot's favourite flight!

Adult

15+ years old

Price from
$ 459
NZD
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Child

3-14 years old

Price from
$ 359
NZD
  •  

Infant

0-2 years old

Under 15kg/33lb
Free
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Duration

2 Hours

Departure

On Request

Flight Time

1 hr 15 mins

Minimum Age

No minimum

Availability

Year-Round

Trip Includes

Highlights

Book your Mt. Aspiring + The Glaciers

If you’re wanting to book our Mt. Aspiring + 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.

Mt. Aspiring 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 2 hours. 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?

The flight around Mt. Aspiring is 1hr 15 mins.

Will we land on a glacier?

No. As we operate fixed-wing aircraft, we are unable to land on glaciers. This is a scenic 75-minute roundtrip flight.

Trip Itinerary

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Secretly, this is our pilot’s favourite flight…and you’ll see why!
  • The perfect flight if you are short on time, but want to take in the breathtaking scenery right on our doorstep
  • Watch Mt. Aspiring transform as you orbit around it, taking in the spectacular views of Passchendaele Icefall, the Bonar Glacier, and the Olivine Ice Plateau
  • Discover nature untouched as you fly over Mt. Aspiring National Park and see its hidden gems such as the Barrier Range and the head of the Arawhata River
  • Fly over filming locations from The Lord of the Rings, Mission Impossible Fallout, The Hobbit, Wolverine, and Narnia Prince Caspian
  • Experience it all from your window seat!

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

Adult

15+ years old

Price From
$ 449
NZD
  •  

Child

3-14 years old

Price From
$ 349
NZD
  •  

Book your Mt. Aspiring + The Glaciers

If you’re wanting to book our Mt. Aspiring + 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 Mt. Aspiring is 1 hr 15 mins.

No. As we operate fixed-wing aircraft, we are unable to land on glaciers. This is a scenic 75-minute roundtrip flight.