2 Hour Mount Cook Scenic Flight

Departing from Queenstown airport, you’ll climb out past Mt Cardrona and over the Wanaka township into the heart of the Southern Alps and around New Zealand's tallest mountain, Mt Cook. Tracking along the Southern Alps offers views of the immense mountains that form this formidable barrier: Mt Glenmary, Mt Hooker and Mt Dechen to name a few. Views of some of the 3,000 glaciers abound, and out to the east as you draw closer to Mt Cook you’ll see the flat plains of The Mckenzie Country.

The region contains many water channels that feed water from glacial lakes Pukaki, Tekapo and Ohau into the Waitaki River, flowing to the East Coast. The Waitaki has 3 hydroelectric dams: Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki; that generate much of the South Island’s renewable energy. Your pilot will also point out vast snow fields, beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, intricate river systems, glacial formed valleys and the formidable Aoraki-Mount Cook, towering above it all. Once you arrive overhead Mt Cook, you will be taken on a grand orbit of the Mt Cook area where you’ll see some of the major glaciers that make up the area: Tasman Glacier Franz, Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. As you turn back toward Queenstown, you’ll have views of the west coast of the South Island and the Tasman Sea. Your friendly, experienced pilots provide an interesting and informative commentary and are happy to answer any questions.

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Inclusions

• Return transfers from central Queenstown
• Scenic overflight from Queenstown to Mount Cook and back (2 hours flight time)
• Informative pilot commentary

Time

• This experience departs at 9 am and 10 am

Duration

• This experience has a duration of three hours

Departure Location

• Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation or meet at the hangar: Remarkables Park Town Centre, 1B/8 Hawthorne Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

What To Bring

• A warm jacket
• Camera

Additional Information

* If the weather isn't suitable to safely fly you will have the option to rebook for the next available time or receive a full refund. If the weather is safe to fly but will be turbulent, you will have the option of flying, rebooking, or a full refund

Terms And Conditions

* Children 0-3 years travel for free on a parent/guardians lap

Cancellation Policy

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements