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Activity Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

5.0 (20 reviews) 45 min Free cancellation
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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

About this activity

Soar through the sky on this 45-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy the Breathtaking views from the moment you’re airborne. Experience everything Mt Cook National Park has to offer. Land at the top of the Tasman Glacier (NZ's Largest Glacier)

You will enjoy the scenic beauty of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the national park surrounding it from takeoff to landing. The snow-capped mountains, the bright blue of the glacier lake and the lush greens of the vegetation are just a few of the magnificent sights you will experience as you fly through the Southern Alps.

Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time

Nature and Wildlife Tours Private and Luxury Air Tours Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration
45 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 16 people
People per booking
1–16
Guide
English
Operated by
Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. Tasman Glacier

    35 min

    Mt Cook Ski planes celebrates 65 years and we are the only company who operate the ski planes here in NZ. Land on the Tasman glacier on a ski plane. Fly past Aoraki Mt Cook to land on the glacier

  2. Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters

    35 min

    Mt Cook Ski planes celebrates 65 years and we are the only company who operate the ski planes here in NZ. Land on the Tasman glacier on a ski plane. Fly past Aoraki Mt Cook to land on the glacier

  3. Aoraki/Mt. Cook

    35 min

    Mt Cook Ski planes celebrates 65 years and we are the only company who operate the ski planes here in NZ. Land on the Tasman glacier on a ski plane. Fly past Aoraki Mt Cook to land on the glacier. 9 seats on the ski plane

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • free cra parking at the airport, a 5 minute drive from the Aoraki MT COOK village

End point

  • free cra parking at the airport, a 5 minute drive from the Aoraki MT COOK village

Using your ticket

  • Advisable to bring: A warm jacket, shoes appropriate to walk in snow, sunglasses, camera
  • We require you to contact us on the day of your flight to check weather conditions at our airport. Our NZ free phone number is (0800) 800 702 or you can reach us on +64 3 430 8026

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions

  • Minimum number of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate

  • Check in closes 45 minutes prior to flight time

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 20 reviews
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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

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