Glacier Highlights Ski Plane

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

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from $397.02 per person

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Duration: 45 minutes
Meeting point: Mount Cook Airport
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters

Overview

This 45-minute ski plane flight from Mount Cook Airport covers the glacier country of Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, with live commentary on board. The route takes in Tasman Glacier, the mountain scenery around Aoraki/Mt Cook, and a landing zone operated by Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters, before returning to the same airport where you started.

Check in happens at 5260 Mount Cook Road, inside the national park. Parking at the airport is free and the drive from Aoraki Mount Cook village takes about 5 minutes. Check in closes 45 minutes before the scheduled flight time, so plan your arrival around that cut-off.

The tour suits most travellers, including children with an adult and wheelchair users, since the surfaces involved are wheelchair accessible. Flights need a minimum of 4 people to run and carry at most 16. The operator will cancel or reschedule flights when weather conditions are poor, so build some flexibility into your plans.

From$397.02 per person

Duration45 minutes

Rating5.0 from 21 reviews

What's Included

Included

Live commentary on board

Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Run byMount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters

Itinerary

Check in at Mount Cook AirportArrive at 5260 Mount Cook Road in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Free parking is available at the airport, a 5 minute drive from Aoraki Mount Cook village, and check in closes 45 minutes before flight time.
Tasman Glacier flyoverThe flight covers Tasman Glacier, with live commentary on board.
Aoraki/Mt Cook views
Return to Mount Cook AirportThe flight ends back at the same meeting point at Mount Cook Airport.

Glacier Landing: Weather permitting

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this flight works day to day.

A lone ski plane on the upper Tasman Glacier snowfield with Aoraki / Mount Cook behind and thin morning cloud above.

Getting there. The meeting point is the airport on Mount Cook Road, about a 5 minute drive from the village. Parking is free. Pickup is not stated, so check the booking page if you need a transfer.
Timing and check in. Check in closes 45 minutes before your flight time, so arrive early rather than cutting it fine. The total duration is 45 minutes. Book with some flexibility in your schedule in case weather forces a different date.
Weather dependence. Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions. If that happens, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. Booking early in your stay gives you a fallback day.
Group size and children. Each flight needs a minimum of 4 people before it operates, and carries a maximum of 16 travellers. Children must be accompanied by an adult, infants sit on laps, and infant seats are available.
Accessibility. The tour is wheelchair accessible and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Most travellers can participate.
Photos and extras. Live commentary on board is included. Souvenir photos are not, though they can be purchased.

From$397.02 per person

Rating5.0 from 21 reviews

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Common issues. The main risk is the weather: the operator cancels flights in poor conditions and the experience requires good weather to run. A minimum of 4 people per flight also applies, so a departure can be affected by low bookings. Cancel yourself at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund; later cancellations get nothing back, and changes inside that window are not accepted. Souvenir photos cost extra if you want them.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Meet And Is There Parking?

The meeting point is 5260 Mount Cook Road, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, at Mount Cook Airport. Parking at the airport is free and it is a 5 minute drive from Aoraki Mount Cook village. Pickup is not stated, so check the booking page if you need transport.

How Long Is The Flight?

The flight lasts 45 minutes. Check in closes 45 minutes before your scheduled departure, so plan to arrive well ahead of time.

What Is Included In The Price?

Live commentary on board is included, and there are no admission fees at any stop on the route. Souvenir photos are not included but can be purchased separately.

Can Children Or Wheelchair Users Join?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult, infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available. The tour and its surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What Happens If The Weather Is Bad?

Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time of the experience.