AORAKI MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Glacier Discoverer: A short, breathtaking landing on the Tasman Glacier beneath Aoraki / Mount Cook
A 40-minute sightseeing flight and glacier landing that visits the Hochstetter Icefall, the upper Tasman Glacier and offers sweeping views of Aoraki / Mount Cook and the surrounding basins.
Glacier Discoverer: A short, breathtaking landing on the Tasman Glacier beneath Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Embark on an unforgettable aerial excursion to the Hochstetter Icefall and the upper Tasman Glacier in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. The Glacier Discoverer delivers a spectacular glacier landing and close-up vantage of Aoraki / Mount Cook, with expansive panoramas across the Burnett Mountains and the Mackenzie Basin.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hochstetter Icefall up close
See the Hochstetter Icefall cascading down the mountainside and inspect centuries-old neves and crevasses formed on the upper Tasman Glacier.
A spectacular glacier landing
The trip includes a glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier, providing direct access to glacial features and unparalleled views of the surrounding range.
Aoraki / Mount Cook and sweeping basins
From the aircraft and glacier surface enjoy breathtaking views of Aoraki / Mount Cook and the sweeping landscapes of the Burnett Mountains and Mackenzie Basin.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
In roughly forty minutes you’ll lift off from Aoraki / Mount Cook Village, cross the high country to the Tasman Glacier, land amid ice formations and take in unbroken alpine vistas dominated by Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs about 40 minutes.
Meet at Glacier Helicopters, 81 Bowen Drive, Aoraki / Mount Cook Village.
Warm clothing, sturdy covered shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen, and a phone or camera.
Operated by The Helicopter Line and Glacier Helicopters - Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Glacier Discoverer flight?
About 40 minutes.
Where do I meet for the departure?
At Glacier Helicopters, 81 Bowen Drive, Aoraki / Mount Cook Village.
Do we land on the glacier?
Yes — the experience includes a spectacular glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier.
What should I bring for the trip?
Bring warm clothing, sturdy covered shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen, and your phone or camera.
Is the trip suitable for children?
The trip is described as suitable for all ages.
What sights will I see on the flight?
You will see the Hochstetter Icefall, the upper Tasman Glacier, Aoraki / Mount Cook and sweeping views of the Burnett Mountains and the Mackenzie Basin.