MT. COOK & BEYOND
Mt. Cook | Aoraki is the highest mountain in New Zealand, towering above the Southern Alps at 3,724 metres. Mt. Cook is home to the Tasman Glacier, which has NZ's longest ski runs at 8-10 kilometres. We have options for you to ski, snowboard or hike the mighty glacier. From above, you'll marvel at the milky blue alpine lakes that are glacially-fed, dotted high in the mountains. Get taken back to the ice age with Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier and take in the remote wilderness of Mt. Aspiring.
We have multiple trip options to suit everyone's schedule and activities to check off that bucket list! Your friendly and knowledgeable pilot will provide commentary during your flight, pointing out hidden lakes and formations and the history of the areas you're flying over.
MT. COOK & THE GLACIERS SCENIC FLIGHT WITH LANDING
Depart Queenstown Airport for a flight over the Southern Alps to Mt. Cook. Take in the stunning views of the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Land at Glentanner Aerodrome at the head of Lake Pukaki, one of the most scenic aerodromes there is and enjoy the world's most scenic cup of coffee from the Tasman Delta Cafe. Fly back to Queenstown through the awe-inspiring Mackenzie Basin.
Trip Time 4 hours
Flight Time 2 hr 30 mins
Landing Time 30 - 40 mins
MT. COOK FLY | EXPLORE | FLY
Depart Queenstown Airport for an epic 1 hour flight to Mt. Cook Aerodrome where you can choose how you'd like to spend your day. You can head into Mt. Cook village and enjoy a delicious lunch at The Hermitage Hotel, visit the Sir Edmund Hilary Centre and learn about the famous NZ mountaineer or have a quick bite to eat and take a helicopter for a snow or glacier landing. After your adventures, rejoin your pilot for a stunning flight to Queenstown.
Trip Time 7 hours
Flight Time 2 hr 10 mins
Landing Time 60 mins (more if adding a helicopter ride)
MT. COOK FLY | TASMAN GLACIER EXPLORER| FLY
Depart Queenstown Airport for a 1 hour flight to Mt. Cook Aerodrome. We'll drive you to The Hermitage in our new VW Multivan where you'll meet your guide and set off on your Tasman Glacier Explorers boat adventure. After a 30 minute alpine walk, you'll board your custom MAC boat and get the opportunity to touch the 300-500 year old ice crystals. You'll return to Mt. Cook Aerodrome and fly back to Queenstown with us.
Trip Time 7 hours
Flight Time 2 hr 10 mins
Boat Time 1 hour
MT. COOK FLY | HELI HIKE | FLY
Depart Queenstown Airport for a 1 hour flight to Mt. Cook Aerodrome. From there, you'll be provided with all the gear you need by your knowledgeable guide and depart by helicopter to the Tasman Glacier for an unforgettable experience. Explore ice formations, seracs and ice caves and learn about the history of the area. Heli back to Mt. Cook Aerodrome and return to Queenstown with us.
Trip Time 7 hours
Flight Time 2 hr 10 mins
Helicopter Hike Time 2 hours
MT. ASPIRING & THE GLACIERS
Depart Queenstown Airport for an incredible scenic flight around Mt. Aspiring, the glaciers of the Barrier Range and the Olivine Ice Plateau. Explore from the air the dazzling Passchendaele Icefall, the white expanse of the Bonar Glacier and the perfect symmetry of Mt Aspiring, the Southern Alps' most beautiful mountain which rises majestically two miles high. Your return flight passes via the gold mining area of the Skippers Canyon.
Trip Time 1 hr 15 mins
Flight Time 1 hr 15 mins
