Southern Alps Air Mount Cook & Glaciers Flight
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Discover some of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine scenery on the Mount Cook & Glaciers Scenic Flight with Southern Alps Air. Departing from Mount Cook, this unforgettable flight takes you high above turquoise lakes, braided rivers and rugged mountain landscapes as you journey deep into the heart of the Southern Alps.
Experience breathtaking aerial views of Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, before flying over the remarkable Tasman Glacier, the country’s longest glacier. Continue across the dramatic West Coast glaciers, including the famous Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, where rivers of ice flow through rainforest-clad valleys toward the coast.
With guaranteed window seats and informative commentary, this scenic flight offers an incredible perspective of New Zealand’s remote wilderness. Perfect for photographers and nature lovers alike, the Mount Cook & Glaciers flight is an unforgettable way to experience the scale and beauty of the South Island from above.
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What you need to know
- Scenic Mount Cook & Glacier Flight
- Experienced & knowledgeable pilot
- Return transfers from your accommodation to the airport
- Scenic flight with guaranteed window seat
- Informative flight commentary
- Allow 2
- Departs morning & afternoon on demand
- Free pick up from your Wanaka accommodation or make your own way to the airport
- Operates all year
- Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
- Children 4 years & under travel free of charge
- Operated by Southern Alps Air with over 30 years experience flying in this region
- CAA approved operator
- All flights require minimum numbers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers
- If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather you can reschedule or contact us for a full refund
