Queenstown Scenic Flight with Glenorchy Air

Highlights

• Scenic flight from Queenstown
• Bird's eye view of LOTR filming locations
• Fly over Mt Aspiring National Park
• Guaranteed window seat!

Description

Explore the incredible scenery around Queenstown on a 1.25 hour scenic flight with Glenorchy Air. With aerial views of Mt Aspiring National Park and Lord of the Rings filming locations, the Mt Aspiring & The Glaciers scenic flight is sure to take your breath away. During winter, check out these epic views on the Sunrise Scenic Flight!

In the hustle and bustle of central Queenstown, we can often forget how close this adventure town is to remote New Zealand wilderness, glaciers and river valleys. On this 75 minute Queenstown scenic flight, experience spectacular views of Mt Aspiring National Park and its hidden gems from above. This includes glaciers near Queenstown such as the Bonar Glacier, Olivine Ice Plateau and Passchendaele Icefall. 

One of the highlights of this Mt Aspiring scenic flight is looking out for Lord of the Rings Queenstown filming locations. From your window seat, check out scenery from both Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, as well as blockbuster films Mission Impossible, Wolverine and Narnia Prince Caspian. With beautiful views, hidden gems and filming locations, this Queenstown scenic flight is definitely one for the bucket list.

Trip Includes

• 1.25 hour scenic flight
• Fly over Mt Aspiring National Park
• Spectacular views of glaciers
• See filming locations from Lord of the Rings, Mission Impossible, Wolverine & Prince Caspian
• Experienced & friendly pilot

Duration

• Allow 1.5 hours

Departures

• 2:00pm
• Departs from Queenstown Airport, Main Terminal Building (near baggage claim)
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rates apply (3-14yrs)
• Infants (0-2yrs or under 15kgs) travel free of charge
• This tour has limited availability so bookings are on a request basis.
• Every seat is a window seat to guarantee the best viewing possible
• Please note you will be in close proximity to 7 other passengers onboard the plane
• Bring a camera, bottle of water, warm layers & sensible footwear
• If your flight is cancelled due to the weather you will have the option to reschedule or contact us for a refund
• Flight paths are not guaranteed due to weather dependency
• During winter, check out these epic views on the Sunrise Scenic Flight

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$459.00
• Child (3-14yrs): NZD$359.00