Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo

4.9 / 5
13 reviews
400+ booked
Lake Tekapo Airport
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  • New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers, including Aoraki, Mount Cook, and the Tasman Glacier
  • Beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, golden tussock lands, and the unique braided river systems of the Mackenzie basin
  • Remote high country sheep stations, glacial valleys, and landforms
  • Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is a magical world of permanent ice and snow
  • The Westland Tai Poutini National Park, with the magnificent Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers surrounded by rainforests, and the wild yet beautiful Tasman Sea

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What to expect

The Grand Traverse is a 50-minute flight of a lifetime that will have you soaring over the Westland and Mount Cook national parks.

The highlights include:

  • Aoraki/Mount Cook (3,724m), Mount Tasman (3,500m)
  • Tasman and Murchison glaciers - biggest glaciers in New Zealand
  • Fox and Franz Josef glaciers - biggest glaciers of the Westland national park
  • The west coast of New Zealand and a very active, dense and lush rain forest
  • Glacier terminal lakes and alpine braided rivers - including the Godley River
  • Lake Tekapo and its beautiful turquoise colours
  • In-flight commentary from our very knowledgeable and professional pilots
  • Every seat is a window seat

The flight covers around 200 km of area and is the best and the most comprehensive flight available in the region.

Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Enjoy guided aerial views of Aoraki Mt. Cook rising proudly above the Southern Alps.
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Experience interactive pilot commentary, with an extensive knowledge of the natural history of the region.
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Experience the natural artistry of braided rivers stretching across the Mackenzie Basin’s vast terrain
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Immerse yourself in the ever changing landscape, witnessing the change and influence the last ice age had on this breathtaking alpine environment.
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Capture a breath-taking shot of New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook (3724m)
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Enjoy unforgettable sights of Fox Glacier nestled between rainforest and rugged alpine peaks
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
See "The Main Divide" mountain range, home to New Zealand largest mountains and stretching almost the entire length of the South Island.
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Enjoy breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt. Cook towering above the stunning Southern Alps landscape. Everyone has their own window seat!

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4.9 / 5
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Review for: Grand Traverse Scenic Flight From Lake Tekapo

Super friendly staff, awesome view of course,the most memorable life-time experience I will never forget !! Highly recommended to anyone who visits Lake Tekapo!

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It was a very exciting experience. Fortunately, we were blessed with good weather and were able to enjoy the spectacular view. The crew were very kind and actively took photos for us. The only dissatisfaction was that we were supposed to meet at the location, so we planned to take a taxi from the hotel in Tekapo, but we couldn't catch a taxi at all and had to walk for 40 minutes to get there. It was hard because it was hot. When I talked to the local staff, they actually picked us up for free. On the way back, they kindly took us back to the hotel. I think it's a problem with Klook's service, as they either add a pick-up option when booking or don't state that pick-up is possible.

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Great view and great experience, except if you got air sick easily, better take a shorter flight as you might puke during the one hr flight

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Operator may be flexible for schedule adjustments due to weather. We got called to move up our tour if we wanted and could make it after the weather cleared and sun came out the day before our scheduled tour.

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Awesome sightseeing experience and longer than the usual helicopter tours so makes the similar price (or lower) more worth it. Sitting on the right gets you more/longer views of Fox and Franz Josef glaciers plus the west coast, though they may assign the seats or row that you're on before getting on. They hover and rotate the plane at the major spots like Mt Cook so both sides get a good time.

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I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the flight! The tour was truly exceptional and exceeded my expectations in every way. The scenic views were breathtaking, and the entire journey was incredibly memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique and thrilling experience!

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fantastic! fantastic! and fantastic!!! I do recommend you to ride and am sure that you will have a wonderful time :)

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We were originally scheduled to fly the next morning, but the airline staff told us that the weather was very good that day, so they asked us if we wanted to take an early afternoon flight. The scenery during the flight was spectacular, the captain flew smoothly, and the landmark scenery explanation was very detailed👍 It's definitely worth a try!! ps: Fortunately, the flight was early because it was foggy the next morning👌🏻

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Safety: Very safe. You can take a picture with the pilot after the ride.

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you dont have to climb up the mountain to see the Mt Cook if you have join this trip. Nice one!

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