SUNRISE FLIGHT

MT. ASPIRING + THE GLACIERS

New Zealand's only fixed-wing Sunrise Scenic Flight.

Our next Sunrise flights depart between 1 June 2024 - 20 August 2024

Adult

15+ years old

Price from
$ 489
NZD
  •  

Child

3-14 years old

Price from
$ 389
NZD
  •  

Infant

0-2 years old

Under 15kg/33lb
Free
  •  

Duration

2 Hours

Departure

Varies with Daybreak

Flight Time

1 hr 15 mins

Minimum Age

No minimum

Availability

June - August

Trip Includes

Highlights

Book your Sunrise Mt. Aspiring + The Glaciers

Book your Sunrise flight now and secure your seat for Winter 2024!

THIS IS WHY WE FLY

Sunrise FAQ's

What time is the weather call?

Due to the early nature of this sunrise flight, we will contact you with a tentative weather call the night before your flight based on the initial forecast.

You will then need to call us on 0800 676 264 45 minutes before your flight for an updated weather check. Our final weather call will then be made just before departure.

What time is departure?

Our departure times change weekly across the season with the changes in sunrise. We will make a weather call the evening before your flight and reconfirm with you the exact timings of your departure for that day. This is only likely to be 5-10 minutes different to that showing on your booking.

How long is this trip?

From check in 20 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
  • 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 sunrise scenic flight?

Your sunrise flight up to Mt. Aspiring and back to Queenstown is approximately 1 hour 15 mins.

Do you offer sunrise flights to Milford Sound?

Sunrise flights to Milford Sound are available on request. Please Contact Us. Typically, we’d always recommend Mt. Aspiring as it offers much better light in the golden hour. Milford Sound itself falls in shadow at sunrise, so it isn’t an ideal destination at that time of the morning.

Do you offer sunset flights?

Due to CAA regulation, we are not able to carry out sunset flights as our aircraft have to be back on the ground at least 30 minutes before evening civil twilight (sunset). Please Contact Us if you’d like to discuss a late afternoon/evening flight.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • As Queenstown’s Original Sunrise Flight Company we know just the path to take for the best sunbreak and views
  • Watch the sun break from behind Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand’s highest mountain outside the Aoraki/Mt. Cook Region
  • Take in the spectacular view of the Passchendaele Icefall, the Bonar Glacier, and the Olivine Ice Plateau
  • Travel above places frozen in time that still look as they did 15,000 years ago
  • 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
  • Experience the overwhelming sense of calm that comes with watching the start of a new day and walk away with memories that will last a lifetime
  • Experience it all from your window seat!

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

Adult

15+ years old

Price From
$ 459
NZD
  •  

Child

3-14 years old

Price From
$ 359
NZD
  •  

BOOK NOW FOR WINTER

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Due to the early nature of this sunrise flight, we will contact you with a tentative weather call the night before your flight based on the initial forecast.

You will then need to call us on 0800 676 264 45 minutes before your flight for an updated weather check. Our final weather call will then be made just before departure.

Our departure times change weekly across the season with the changes in sunrise. We will make a weather call the evening before your flight and reconfirm with you the exact timings of your departure for that day. This is only likely to be 5-10 minutes different to that showing on your booking.

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

  • Camera – make sure it’s fully charged
  • Warm clothing layers – our planes are heated, but sunrise can be a cold part of the day
  • Sensible footwear
  • Bottle of water

Your sunrise flight up to Mt. Aspiring and back to Queenstown is approximately 1 hour 15 mins.

Sunrise flights to Milford Sound are available on request. Please Contact Us. Typically, we’d always recommend Mt. Aspiring as it offers much better light in the golden hour. Milford Sound itself falls in shadow at sunrise, so it isn’t an ideal destination at that time of the morning.

Due to CAA regulation, we are not able to carry out sunset flights as our aircraft have to be back on the ground at least 30 minutes before evening civil twilight (sunset). Please Contact Us if you’d like to discuss a late afternoon/evening flight.