AORAKI / MOUNT COOK AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Picnic Amongst the Peaks: A Private Ski‑Plane Landing on the Tasman Glacier
A 1.5‑hour private ski‑plane flight that includes a glacier landing and an exclusive picnic on the Tasman Glacier, with dramatic aerial views of Aoraki / Mount Cook and surrounding ice formations.
Picnic Amongst the Peaks: A Private Ski‑Plane Landing on the Tasman Glacier.
Board a private ski plane for a short, focused alpine outing above the Southern Alps: glide over the Tasman Terminal Lake, the Hochstetter Icefall and the Grand Plateau, land on the Tasman Glacier for a picnic on the snow, then circle in for a closer look at Aoraki / Mount Cook before returning to Mount Cook airport.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private ski‑plane with sweeping alpine panoramas
A private ski‑plane flight delivers uninterrupted aerial views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and the Tasman Terminal Lake—an intimate way to see the scale and texture of the Southern Alps from above.
Glacier landing and picnic on the Tasman Glacier
The itinerary includes a glacier landing followed by an exclusive picnic on the snow, offering a rare moment to dine amid crevasses and seracs.
Close approaches to Aoraki / Mount Cook and surrounding icefalls
After the picnic the flight continues for closer aerial views of Mt Cook and nearby ice features, framing the glacier landing within the broader alpine landscape.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The trip is a compact, 1.5‑hour alpine vignette: a short flight over dramatic glacial terrain, a ski‑plane touchdown on the Tasman Glacier for a picnic on snow and ice, then a final circuit for closer views of Mount Cook before returning to the airfield.
THE FLIGHT
Private ski‑plane with sweeping alpine panoramas
A private ski‑plane flight delivers uninterrupted aerial views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and the Tasman Terminal Lake—an intimate way to see the scale and texture of the Southern Alps from above.
THE EXPERIENCE
Glacier landing and picnic on the Tasman Glacier
The itinerary includes a glacier landing followed by an exclusive picnic on the snow, offering a rare moment to dine amid crevasses and seracs.
THE VIEWS
Close approaches to Aoraki / Mount Cook and surrounding icefalls
After the picnic the flight continues for closer aerial views of Mt Cook and nearby ice features, framing the glacier landing within the broader alpine landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and where to check for limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Snow and ice are present year‑round at the landing site.
The flight returns to Mount Cook airport.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Picnic Amongst The Peaks ski‑plane experience?
The duration of the outing is 1.5 hours.
Where does the flight take place?
The flight is over Aoraki / Mount Cook in the Southern Alps, including views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and the Tasman Terminal Lake.
Does the trip include a glacier landing?
Yes—the experience includes a glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier and an exclusive picnic on the snow.
Are snow and ice present during the picnic?
Snow and ice are present year‑round at the landing site.
Where does the flight begin and end?
The flight returns to Mount Cook airport.
What sights are highlighted during the flight?
The itinerary highlights aerial views of Mt Cook, Mt Tasman, the Tasman Terminal Lake, the Hochstetter Icefall and the Grand Plateau, followed by a glacier landing and picnic.