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Stewart Island Fly & Explore - Glenorchy Air Queenstown
Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly from Queenstown
Highlights
- Full day trip from Queenstown
- Return scenic flights to Stewart Island
- Up to 5 hours exploring the island
- Guaranteed window seats!
Description
Take a scenic flight from Queenstown to Stewart Island with Glenorchy Air and explore an untouched and beautiful part of New Zealand. Your Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly trip with Glenorchy Air includes a return scenic flight from Queenstown and day of exploring on Stewart Island.
The Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly tour departs in the early morning from Queenstown for a 1 hour 15 minute flight to Stewart Island. Soar across the Remarkables in a Glenorchy Air scenic plane and follow the Oreti River towards Invercargill and the Southern Coast. Stewart Island is located just 30 kilometres across the Foveaux Strait, past several smaller islands including Ruapuki Island and Dog Island. Take in the stunning view of Stewart Island’s coastline from your Glenorchy Air aircraft before landing at Ryan’s Creek Aerodrome to explore it in person.
This is an unguided day on Stewart Island where you can choose how to spend your day. From an adventure-packed itinerary to spending a leisurely day birdwatching or walking.
After a day of experiencing the Kiwi island life on Stewart Island, step on board your Glenorchy Air scenic plane at Ryan’s Creek Aerodrome for the return flight to Queenstown. Tailored to suit your interests and bound to make you fall in love with Stewart Island, the Glenorchy Air Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly tour is an incredible day out to fit into your Queenstown itinerary.
Trip Includes
- 1.25 hour scenic flight each way
- Approx 5 hours of free time to explore Stewart Island
- Experienced & friendly pilot
- Complimentary transfers from central Queenstown accommodation
Duration
Departures
- 9:00am
- Pick up from your central Queenstown accommodation or meet at the Genorchy Air desk at Queenstown Airport, Main Terminal Building (near baggage claim)
- Operates daily in summer (Oct-Apr)
Other Information
- Please note: If booking activities to do during your 5 hours free time, tours should be booked between 10:45am - 3:30pm
- This is an unguided day on Stewart Island - additional activities during your free time are not included in the package
- Child rates apply (3-14yrs)
- Infants (0-2yrs or under 15kgs) travel free of charge
- With the time available we recommend a maximum of 2 activities on Stewart Island
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather
- Bring a warm layer, rain jacket, spending money (for lunch & souvenirs), picnic lunch (if preferred) & camera
- You can bring a small day bag on the plane with you
- Lunch is not included, we recommend fresh fish and chips from the Kai Kart (additional cost)
- Flight times and routes are subject to weather conditions
- Please provide your weight when booking - seating will be determined by weights and balance restrictions on the aircraft
- If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather you can reschedule or contact us for a full refund
- Please inform us if your weight exceeds 140 kg
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$769.00
- Child (3-14yrs): NZD$619.00
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