Mt Cook Fly Explore Fly from Queenstown

Highlights

• Return scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook
• Explore Mt Cook Village or do the Hooker Valley Track
• 5 hours of free time to explore Mt Cook
• Guaranteed window seat!

Description

Discover Aoraki Mt Cook on a day trip from Queenstown with Glenorchy Air. The Mt Cook Fly Explore Fly is an 8 hour adventure into Mount Cook National Park departing from Queenstown. Experience aerial views of mountains and glaciers on a scenic flight, before landing at Mt Cook Airport to explore the area.

The first leg of your Fly Explore Fly tour with Glenorchy Air is a scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook. This is an incredible flight path with unrivalled views of the Southern Alps, West Coast glaciers and, of course, the towering 12,218ft Aoraki Mount Cook. Once you land in Mt Cook Village, you will be even more blown away by the beauty of New Zealand’s highest mountains. 

With 5 hours to explore in Mt Cook, you won’t be short of things to see. Your Glenorchy Air guide can point you in the right direction for the must-do Hooker Valley Track, a delicious lunch at the Hermitage Mt Cook and much more. To get closer to the famous Tasman Glacier, you can even take part in Mt Cook activities such as a ski plane or helicopter flight (please enquire). After an incredible taster of what Mt Cook has to offer, it’s time to meet your pilot for the return journey back to Queenstown.

Trip Includes

• Return scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook (1hr each way)
• Transfers from Mt Cook Airport into Mt Cook Village
• 5 hours exploration time
• Access to popular Mt Cook hikes e.g. Hooker Valley Track

Duration

• Allow 8 hours

Departures

• 9:00am
• Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation or meet at the Genorchy Air desk at Queenstown Airport, Main Terminal Building (near baggage claim)
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rates apply (3-14yrs)
• Infants (0-2yrs or under 15kgs) travel free of charge
• Please bring spending money, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, warm clothing layers, sensible footwear, water bottle & snacks
• You can bring a small day bag on the plane with you
• Lunch is not included, we recommend going to the Hermitage for lunch (additional cost)
• If you are planning to embark on a longer walk, e.g. the Hooker Valley Track, we recommend bringing a picnic lunch
• Please note: Any additional activities you would like to do during your free time in Mt Cook MUST be booked between 10:45am & 2:30pm
• This is an unguided day in Mt Cook - additional activities during your free time are not included in this package
• You are provided with a map of Mt Cook upon arrival
• If your flight is cancelled due to the weather you will have the option to reschedule or contact us for a refund
• Flight paths are not guaranteed due to weather dependency
• Please inform us if your weight exceeds 140 kg

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$789.00
• Child (3-14yrs): NZD$639.00