Fly up the spine of the South Island, enjoying panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea on one side and Lake Pukaki, arguably New Zealand’s most beautiful lake, on the other.
Marvel at the most awe-inspiring aerial views of the summit ridge of Mt. Cook and the Tasman Glacier.
Experience unparalleled aerial views of the Franz and Fox Glaciers on the West Coast and the Tasman Glacier within Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park
Land in Mt. Cook National Park at Aoraki/Mt. Cook Airport on the picturesque outskirts of Mt. Cook Village.
Spend up to 5 hours on the ground exploring Mt. Cook Village, with lunch at The Hermitage Hotel or enjoy walking Hooker Valley Track.
Follow a different flight path on your return flight to Queenstown, taking in the tussock-drenched Lindis Pass.
Experience it all from your window seat!
Posted By : Coastal06322213322
Awesome flight, highly recommend Joseph Perkins, super professional pilot who went beyond expectations to ensure we all felt comfortable and had a great time!!! Top guy!
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Posted On : 2023-11-11 02:32:45 
Posted By : Flyer39764405588
Joseph our pilot was incredible. He was the perfect cocktail of calm, informative and funny. He gave excellent commentary while we were in the air about interesting anecdotes below and flew us smoothly into mt.cook. The window seats for all passengers were fantastic and the entrance and exit from the flight was swift and easy. Joseph dropped and collected us from the hooker trail by car and brought all the other passengers where they needed to go at whatever time they choose.
Really personalised experience with stunning views of both fox and franz josef glaciers and amazing flight experience overall.
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Posted On : 2023-10-28 01:54:03
Posted By : Brian K
Incredible experience. Will Clark was our pilot and he was a great guy! Narrated during the flight and kept the ride nice and smooth! It was nice spending the day with him exploring Mt. Cook National Park! This is a highly professional company, all the staff were very friendly and eager to help us out. Will definitely take another fight when we return to New Zealand!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-01 12:25:54
Posted By : W5291WPnathanr
Great time today doing the trip to Mt Cook and a heli hike. Helped by great conditions, and natural beauty, the trip to Mt Cook was awesome. Perky and Conner did a great job of making the trip enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2023-07-09 06:47:36
Posted By : jacksS5356CD
An incredible day! The whole trip was amazing. Mt Cook and Hooker Valley was stunning. The whole service very professional and James was a great pilot/guide!
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Posted On : 2023-06-09 01:23:13
Posted By : itripvacati0nsp
This is the second trip I booked with Glenorchy Air because the first one (Milford Sound/ Cruise Flight) was so good! Mt. Cook was even better! Pilot James Stokes flew us to Mt. Cook and back and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Lots of facts and history on the way up and the most jaw-dropping views of the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. He was helpful in picking a trail to explore (Hooker Valley Track), and even shuttled us to and from. I can't give these folks enough praise! Definitely take advantage of one their experiences.
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Posted On : 2023-05-04 06:08:40
Posted By : Anne_T
The views from the plane were stunning and Jim was an excellent guide. Also enjoyed hiking the Hooker Valley.
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Posted On : 2023-03-20 02:15:59 
Posted By : 387philipk
Spent 7 weeks touring New Zealand. There were 2 stand out experiences: Milford Sound overnight and this.
Not a lot needs to be said about the fly-explore-fly really other than if you’re on the South Island and can get to Queenstown this is really is a must. It is quite simply excellent.
We were picked up from hotel and taken to airport. We were checked in. We were met by our pilot, Connor, and taken to the plane. We were flown, about 70 minutes, to Mount Cook. Connor’s commentary and interpersonal skills were exceptional. He then ferried us to our chosen activity ( the walk to Fraser River), picked us up and then ferried us to The Hermitage Hotel where we stayed for lunch. He then picked us up, took us back to the airport before flying us back, about 60 minutes. We were then returned to our hotel by taxi.
Apart from saying obvious things like it’s a light aircraft (we had a 6 seater ), it’s likely to move about a bit in the air and it could be a bit cold then I just can’t see how you can’t do this as it is one of those things that will stay with you forever.
My thanks to the team, and especially to Connor for the excellence of service, and the
simply awe inspiring and magnificent views we were privileged to experience.
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Posted On : 2023-03-17 23:05:49
Posted By : Venture31777089954
Caroline and I had a wonderful experience with Jim our pilot and guide. From first meeting he put us at our ease through his enthusiasm for his plane and what he was about to show us. He combined precision with friendliness, which I guess is what you want from a pilot. We felt safe at all times despite it being our first time on a tiny plane. He was attentive to the different needs of all four passengers and was very knowledgeable without being overblown. It was a pleasure to meet him, to be introduced to some quality pies as well, of course, as the sublime experience of the flight and the mountain. Just do it. Even on our tight budget it was worth every penny.
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Posted On : 2023-02-10 01:23:19
Posted By : Ami J
Excellent organization …. Very professional and friendly staff who know exactly what they are doing. This is the best possible way to see Milford Sound - the views are spectacular
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Posted On : 2023-01-31 17:13:38
