Active & Adventure- Scenic Flights

Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier Grand Traverse Aeroplane Flight

Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier Alpine Scenery This premier 50-minute flight, the "Grand Traverse" covers 200 kilometres of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine...

  • Location

    Mount Cook National Park
  • Duration

    50 minutes
  • Price

    Included in your tour package

Grand Traverse Aeroplane Flight

Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier Alpine Scenery

This premier 50-minute flight, the “Grand Traverse” covers 200 kilometres of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine scenery. The flight includes an incredible view of the mighty Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier and rugged Westland National Park before traversing Mount Cook and the main divide to explore the vast Mount Cook National Park. Alpine Safaris aircraft are ideal for New Zealand’s conditions, offering a window seat for every passenger and have wings above to ensure unobstructed viewing below. Your friendly pilot will provide an informative and enjoyable commentary.

Flight Highlights:

  1. Beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, golden tussock lands, and the braided river systems of the Mackenzie basin
  2. Remote High Country Sheep Stations, glacial valleys, and landforms
  3. The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park – a magical world of permanent ice and snow
  4. New Zealand’s highest mountains and largest glaciers – including Aoraki Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier
  5. The Westland Tai Poutini National Park encompasses the magnificent Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers spilling down to the rainforests of the West Coast.

LAKE TEKAPO & AORAKI MT COOK


Location Details

Mount Cook National Park

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