50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown
Overview
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Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. There’s time for photos in the snow before heading back towards Queenstown past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants will be charged at the child rate (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Landing and facility fees
Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Options
50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown
Pickup included
Glacier Explorer - Early Bird
Pickup included
Reviews
108 reviews on TripAdvisor
Outstanding!
Diane G,
Mar 28, 2025
5.00The ride is thrilling and the Pilot even pointed out some glacial features and Lord of The Ring sites.
Thoroughly Enjoyed!
Philip B,
Apr 7, 2024
5.00This was one of our best experiences in New Zealand. Being able to see Lord of the Rings filming locations from above was very appealing to me, and the views from the landing spots were incredible. Our pilot was friendly, helpful, and definitely helped make it an overall wonderful ride
Absolutely fabulous experience
Michael V,
Mar 21, 2024
5.00Our pilot Michael was amazing. The whole experience was unforgettable, but landing on the glacier and mucking around in the snow was si much fun.
thoroughly recommend
Barbara G,
Mar 14, 2024
5.00Feeling at one with nature - fantastic experience - value for money - this sums it up totally. Very friendly staff
Excellent, brilliant, awesome and breathtaking.
Mark J,
Feb 23, 2024
5.00This flight was absolutely fantastic, and we would recommend it to anyone and everyone. From the pick-up to return we were treated by staff and crew in the most professional manner. And I want to put out a very special mention to our pilot Jeremy who was absolutely brilliant. He was engaging, knowledgeable, funny and had a person from each couple join him in the cockpit for a leg of our trip. He offered to take photos of us, answer any question we had and had a wealth of knowledge about the areas and regions we flew over. We even got photos of us with him at the end as I cannot thank him enough for making this adventure one to remember. Kudos Jeremy.
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