Start your morning with a truly extraordinary adventure with 75 minutes of scenic flight time from Queenstown. This experience delivers an incredible perspective of New Zealand’s wild and untouched alpine wilderness. As the sun rises across the horizon, watch the landscape come alive from the comfort of your window seat.

Operating every winter morning from Queenstown Airport, this spectacular scenic flight takes you across Mt Aspiring National Park and over some of the closest glaciers to Queenstown, including the Olivine Ice Plateau, Passchendaele Icefall and Bonar Glacier. Witness the first light of day illuminating Mt Aspiring, one of New Zealand’s highest peaks, creating a sunrise experience unlike any other. Soft morning hues and peaceful alpine scenery reveal hidden gems such as the Barrier Range and Arawhata River, offering endless photo opportunities and a unique glacier sightseeing experience from above.

Info

Inclusions

90-minute experience with total 75 minutes flying time
Guaranteed window seat
Experienced and knowledgeable pilot

Seasons

Operates in Winter from June to August.

Time

Available departure at sunrise daily
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your experience.

Duration

This experience is 90 minutes in duration.

Departure Location

This experience departs from Queenstown Airport Main terminal building, 1 Sir Henry Wigley Drive.

What To Bring

Camera
Bottle of water
Warm layers
Sensible footwear

Terms And Conditions

Given alpine flying conditions, Glenorchy Air reserves the right to alter the flight paths, activity durations or cancel flights and activities due to weather and safety considerations.
Child rates apply for children aged 3 to 14years
Infants under two years travel free of charge
In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled
Please contact the experience provider at the time of booking if participant weight is greater than 120kg
Departures times vary weekly with the sunrise, your exact departure time will be confirmed upon booking
Please note you will be in close proximity to seven other passengers onboard the plane

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

Location

Sir Henry Wigley Drive Queenstown 9300 New Zealand, Queenstown, Otago 9300

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