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

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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

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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