Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Franz Josef
100+ booked
Franz Josef / Waiau
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
- 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 most comprehensive flight available in the region.
Offering a window seat for every passenger and have wings-above to ensure unobstructed viewing below
Enjoy guided aerial views of Aoraki Mt. Cook rising proudly above the Southern Alps.
Godley glaciers and the terminal lakes - These lakes were once present where Lake Tekapo sits today
Experience interactive pilot commentary, with an extensive knowledge of the natural history of the region.
This magnificent flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and breathtaking scenery
The Fox Glacier - The second steepest glacier in the Westland National Park!
Everyone gets their own window seat, with unparalleled views
Witness the natural beauty of the mountains, covered in snow year round
Immerse yourself in the ever changing landscape, witnessing the change and influence the last ice age had on this breathtaking alpine environment.
Capture a breath-taking shot of New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook (3724m)
See "The Main Divide" mountain range, home to New Zealand largest mountains and stretching almost the entire length of the South Island.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt. Cook towering above the stunning Southern Alps landscape. Everyone has their own window seat!
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