New Zealand South Island Aoraki / Mount Cook Glacier Fixed-Wing Aircraft Sightseeing Cruise - Tasman Glacier Flight Tour - M

Aoraki / Mount Cook fixed-wing aircraft scenic flight in New Zealand

Package 1: 55 min - Includes glacier landing

[2] Package 45 min – no glacier landing (only available Oct 1–Dec 31 each year)

Tasman Glacier/Franz Josef Glacier/Fox Glacier Sightseeing - Includes One Glacier Landing

Tasman Glacier Ski Plane Scenic Tour

This Aoraki / Mount Cook snow plane flight is the ultimate way to admire the Southern Alps. The plane will cross the main divide to reach the West Coast, offering spectacular views of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier. Traveling north along the Tasman Sea, it then crosses the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps again, landing on the Tasman Glacier where travelers can disembark for photos (approx. 10 min) before boarding to continue the scenic flight.

As you drive south along the Tasman, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Fly over the vast plateau and Hochstetter Icefall, pass by the eastern side of Aoraki / Mount Cook, and then land by the shores of Lake Tasman.

Highlights

• Enjoy beautiful views right from takeoff
• Aoraki / Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and Mount Sefton
• You can see the full view of Tasman Glacier
• Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
• The spectacular scenery of New Zealand's West Coast
• Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, and Plateau Hut
• Includes a 10–15 minute landing on Tasman Glacier, allowing passengers to disembark for photos.

Included in the price

• Round-trip snow plane flight.

• Land on a glacier/snow-capped mountain once.

[2] Aoraki / Mount Cook 360-degree scenic flight - 45 min (no glacier landing, available only from Oct 1–Dec 31 each year)

This is a 45-minute experience that circles all the major geographical features of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest peak in our national park, standing at 12,349 feet. As the centerpiece of the national park, this circular flight showcases all the iconic geographical features of New Zealand's region.

On the eastern side of the main divide, you'll see New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. Then we'll cross the main divide to the West Coast to visit Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. We'll circle back to the eastern side of the Southern Alps into Hooker Valley, then return through Tasman Valley to land back at our starting point.

Highlights

• Enjoy beautiful views right from takeoff
• Aoraki / Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and Mount Sefton
• You can see the full view of Tasman Glacier
• Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
• The spectacular scenery of New Zealand's West Coast
• Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, and Plateau Hut
• Does not include glacier landing

Included in the price

• Round-trip snow plane flight.

Departure point

Departing from and returning to Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport in New Zealand.

State Highway 80, Mount Cook Airport.

What you need to know

Duration

55 min (45 min without glacier landing) total flight duration

Process

Drive to the designated meeting point

Present the confirmation letter at the flight counter to complete check-in

3. Boarding preparation and safety notices

Board the snow plane

[5] Take an aerial tour of the Southern Alps, fly over the West Coast to view its glaciers, then return to Tasman Glacier.

[6] Tasman Glacier/mountain landing and souvenir photo (55 min tour, 45 min without glacier landing)

[7] Board again for the Wannian Tasman Glacier sightseeing cruise

The itinerary concludes with a return flight to Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport.

Departure time and check-in information

• Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure.

• Please call the flight base 24 hours before departure, as per your confirmation letter, to check the weather conditions and confirm that flying is possible.

Weather

• If your helicopter flight is affected by weather conditions and canceled due to severe weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

• We recommend booking early before your trip to allow flexibility for weather changes and ensure you don't miss this unique flight experience.

Additional information

• After booking, please wait for the confirmation information.

• Aircraft have minimum passenger requirements for flights. Airlines reserve the right to cancel original flight plans due to weather conditions, insufficient passenger numbers, or other unforeseen circumstances, which constitute force majeure. In such cases, travelers may request flight time changes or full refunds as required. When possible, efforts will be made to coordinate flights according to the scheduled time.

• Due to flight requirements for weather, visibility, and landing conditions, to ensure safe operations, pilots may make minor temporary adjustments to the flight schedule, landing, and route based on actual conditions. However, the flight duration remains approximate, including your estimated landing time.

• For safety reasons, drones, iPads, or selfie sticks are not allowed on the plane. It is recommended to only carry a phone, camera, and necessary small bags.

What to bring

• Windproof and insulated clothing.

• Sturdy shoes that fully cover the feet.

• Sunglasses and sunscreen.

• Your phone/camera, and the feeling of a heartbeat!

Notes

For safe flights, helicopters and snow planes have passenger limits. Each helicopter can accommodate up to 5 passengers with a total weight not exceeding 480 kg, while snow planes carry 2–8 passengers. Staff will coordinate when possible.

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