7-Hour Day Tour, Pickup Included

Expedition Aoraki Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

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from $611.10 per person

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Frankton, Queenstown
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: True South Flights

Overview

This day tour runs from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook with True South Flights, and the flight itself is a big part of the experience. You are collected from your Queenstown hotel, flown round trip with a landing at Mount Cook Airport, and every passenger gets a window seat, so nobody misses the alpine scenery on the way. The route passes over or near Wanaka before reaching Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu).

Once on the ground you have up to 5 hours inside the national park. Ground transport in Mount Cook takes you to your chosen activity or location, and the listed stops include time at The Hermitage Hotel and the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre, with the Hooker Valley Track listed as a pass by on the itinerary. The whole outing runs about 7 hours door to door, starting at 08:00 from Frankton.

It suits travellers who want a full day at Mount Cook with flights, ground time and hotel transport all arranged in one booking. Food and drink are not included, though they can be bought in Mount Cook. The group is capped at 13 travellers, and the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with infants sitting on laps.

From$611.10 per person

Duration7 hours

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What's Included

Included

Collections and drop off to Queenstown Hotels
Round trip scenic flights from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport, with landing
Guaranteed window seat for everyone
Up to 5 hours on the ground in Mt. Cook National Park
Ground transport in Mt Cook to your choice of activity or location

Not Included

Lunch

Run byTrue South Flights

Itinerary

Hotel pickup, QueenstownCollection from Queenstown hotels, then the day starts at 08:00 from True South Flights, Bldg 8 Suite 1B/12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, near the Remarkables Park Shopping Centre entrance.
Scenic flight to Mount CookA roughly 30 minute scenic flight from Queenstown, passing Wanaka and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park before landing at Mount Cook Airport. Every seat is a window seat.
Ground transport in the parkOn arrival, ground transport in Mount Cook takes you to your choice of activity or location, with up to 5 hours on the ground in total.
The Hermitage Hotel, 1 hourOne hour at The Hermitage Hotel.
Visitor Centre, 1 hour
Return flight and drop offThe return scenic flight departs from Mount Cook Airport and the day ends with drop off at your Queenstown hotel, returning to the original meeting point.

Pickup: Included

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, from what to carry to how the weather can affect the flight.

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Bring food money. Lunch is not included, and drinks are not mentioned. Lunch can be purchased in Mount Cook, so budget for it on the day.
Window seat. A window seat is guaranteed for everyone on the scenic flights. That removes the usual scramble for a good view on both legs.
Weather dependent. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule.
Small group. The tour has a maximum of 13 travellers. Infants must sit on laps, and most travellers can participate.
Accessibility. The tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible. If you have specific mobility equipment, confirm the details on the booking page before you go.
Start time. The day begins at 08:00 from Frankton, near the Remarkables Park Shopping Centre. Collection and drop off at Queenstown hotels is included in the tour.

From$611.10 per person

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Common issues. The honest limits are mostly outside anyone's control. The flight needs good weather, and it also requires a minimum number of travellers; if either condition is not met you get a different date or a full refund rather than the day you planned. Cancel less than 24 hours before the start time and no refund is given, and changes inside that window are not accepted. Lunch and drinks cost extra, and infants must sit on laps throughout.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Collection and drop off at Queenstown hotels is included. The flight portion starts at 08:00 from True South Flights at Bldg 8 Suite 1B/12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, by the Remarkables Park Shopping Centre entrance.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full tour runs 7 hours from the 08:00 start, and you get up to 5 hours on the ground in Mount Cook National Park. The itinerary lists a 30 minute scenic flight segment with a landing at Mount Cook Airport.

Is Lunch Included?

No. Lunch is the only stated exclusion; drinks are not mentioned, and food and drinks can be bought in Mount Cook.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Yes, with caveats. The tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, most travellers can participate, but infants must sit on laps. Confirm any specific mobility needs on the booking page before you book.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

How Many People Are On The Tour?

The maximum group size is 13 travellers. Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat on the flights.