55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
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1 hour 5 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Join this 55-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks for a unique air tour like no other. Flight path goes right around Aoraki MT Cook and views over to the Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps including a glacier landing! Bucket list item!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Meeting Location

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Mount Cook Road
Canterbury 7999, New Zealand

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Tasman Glacier (pass by)

The Tasman Glacier (Māori: Haupapa) is New Zealand’s largest ice structure, stretching 23 kilometers (14 miles) long and up to 4 kilometers wide along the eastern flanks of the Southern Alps. Originating high near the crest of Aoraki / Mount Cook, the glacier flows south into the Tasman Terminal Lake. Known for its massive upper snowfields, vast depth of up to 600 meters, and dramatic icefall formations, it is the central geographical feature explored during scenic flights, ski plane touchdowns, and helicopter snow landings operated by Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters.
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Franz Josef Glacier (pass by)

The Franz Josef Glacier (Māori: Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere) is a 12-kilometer-long maritime glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Famous for descending steeply from the high snowfields of the Southern Alps into temperate rainforest, it forms a central West Coast highlight during the Grand Circle 55-minute flight by Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters as the flight traverses the Main Divide from Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite (pass by)

Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters is the only operator in the Southern Hemisphere letting you customize your journey aboard a specialized ski plane.
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Aoraki/Mt. Cook (pass by)

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is an alpine reserve in the South Island of New Zealand, encompassing 23 peaks over 3,000 meters—including New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook (3,724 meters). Formally designated as a UNESCO World Heritage area within Te Wāhipounamu, over 40% of the park is covered in glacial ice. It serves as the home base and primary visual backdrop for Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters, with departures operating directly from Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport inside the park boundaries.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions
  • Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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