Japan Railway Pass
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight Around Mt. Cook & Glaciers- Lake Tekapo
Overview
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.
What to Expect
50min Duration
English
Private group
Meet at location
- 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
Please select an experience date
Available Options
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight From Lake Tekapo
Included
- English-speaking professional driver/guide
- 50 minute flight
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals and beverages
- Other personal expenses
Eligibility
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Participants must weigh between 0kg-130kg for this activity
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Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
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Free for children aged 0-2 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
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Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Additional information
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Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity
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Large bags can be stored safely with our ground staff
Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is not recommended: high blood pressure / heart disease / asthma / other serious medical conditions / pregnant women
What to bring
- Sunglasses
- Jacket
- Camera
What to wear
- Warm clothing
- Covered footwear
- Gloves
- Hat
Accessibility
- This activity is wheelchair-accessible
- Participants using wheelchairs/mobility equipment should be accompanied
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Meet-up information
- Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time
- Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
Address
- Air Safaris Tekapo
- Address: Lake Tekapo Airport State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- How to get there: Air Safaris main base and airport facility is located alongside the main highway 4km west of the Lake Tekapo township
- Contact: 0800 806 880 or 03 680 6880
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Cancellation Policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
- Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all
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