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1 hour 5 minutes
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Join this 55-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks for a unique air tour like no other. Flight path goes right around Aoraki MT Cook and views over to the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps including a glacier landing! Bucket list item!
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dual landings are subject to snow conditions and may be substituted to one longer landing
Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions
Minimum of 2 people per flight applies before the flight will operate
Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps. Traverse the Main Divide to the West Coast and view the breath-taking landscape of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Track north along the Tasman Sea before recrossing the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the Tasman Glacier. Enjoy the stunning views of the Mt Cook National Park as you track south down the Tasman. Fly through the Grand Plateau and the Hochstetter Icefall as you pass under the east face of Aoraki Mt Cook before descending over the Tasman Terminal Lake. Key highlights include beautiful views right from take-off, Two glacier snow landings, views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Mt Sefton, stunning views of the West Coast of New Zealand, Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau and Plateau Hut, Snow/ice all year round, and the aircraft will completely shut down on landing, really giving you a chance to soak in the atmosphere. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, leave your worries behind you to enjoy an amazing Southern Alps experience!
65 Minute Southern Alps Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ruven G,
Nov 9, 2023
- Viator
Unforgettable experience that’s well worth what we paid! We flew higher than I initially anticipated and actually managed to get very close to the summit of Mount Cook.
Operated by Inflite Ski Planes Limited