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Aoraki / Mount Cook Ultimate

Aoraki / Mount Cook tour and a snow landing on the Tasman Glacier

Duration

50 minutes

Cost

From $835 per person

Landings

1 mountain landing

For couples and travellers with a little more time who want the full Aoraki / Mount Cook mountain and glacier experience, including the unique experience of landing on snow 

Take off on an unforgettable Aoraki / Mount Cook adventure, soaring high above the Southern Alps and across the Main Divide to experience one of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine landscapes.

Enjoy breathtaking views of Fox and Franz Josef glaciers before returning to the eastern side of the range for a glacier landing on the majestic Tasman Glacier. You’ll have the opportunity to stand amongst this extraordinary frozen wilderness and appreciate its remarkable scale and beauty.

Make a day of your time in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park by combining your flight with a walk along the Hooker Valley Track, crossing its spectacular suspension bridges on the way towards the Hooker Glacier terminal lake.

From 1 April 2026, a temporary fuel surcharge will be applied to flights.

PLEASE NOTE

All flights are shared experiences and subject to minimum passenger requirements. If you’re looking for something extra special, talk to us about our exclusive or bespoke options.

 

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Aoraki/Mt Cook Airport
Aoraki/Mt Cook
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Tasman Glacier Landing
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