Ski Plane or Helicopter Glacier Flight from Mount Cook

Explore the Southern Alps on a shared flight in your choice of ski plane or helicopter. Fly with an experienced pilot for an aerial perspective on this mountain landscape.

• Touch down on snow for a closer encounter with the alpine setting

Itinerary

1. Begin your 55-minute Grand Circle flight. The Grand Circle - Helicopter Flight departs daily at 09:30, 13:30, 14:30, and 16:30. The Grand Circle - Ski Plane Flight departs daily at 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:30.
2. View the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers from the air.
3. Fly north along the Tasman Sea.
4. Recross the Southern Alps to the Tasman Glacier.
5. Take in views of Mount Cook National Park.
6. Descend over the Tasman Terminal Lake.
7. Return to Mount Cook Airport.

What's Included

• Round-trip transfers to and from your property

Important details

• Minimum weight: 130 kg
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• A fuel surcharge is payable separately and is not included in the listed price: NZD 20 per person, or NZD 200 per person for a private charter
• Arrive at the meeting location 45 minutes before your scheduled flight