Day Tour With Pickup

Expedition Aoraki Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

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from $618.34 per person, price varies by group size

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Frankton, Queenstown
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: True South Flights

Overview

This day trip from Queenstown reaches Aoraki Mount Cook National Park by air. True South Flights picks you up at your Queenstown hotel, flies you round trip to Mount Cook Airport with a landing, and then gives you most of the day on the ground inside the national park, up to 5 hours of it.

The whole thing runs about 7 hours door to door. Every passenger gets a guaranteed window seat on the scenic flights, and once you land, ground transport in Mount Cook takes you to whichever activity or location you choose. The routing passes over Wanaka and the national park before touching down.

On the ground the itinerary centres on the Hermitage Hotel and the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre, with the Hooker Valley Track passed on the route rather than walked as a guided section. Food and drink are not included, but can be bought in Mount Cook. The group is capped at 13 travellers, and the tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with infants sitting on laps.

From$618.34 per person, varies by group size

Duration7 hours

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What's Included

Included

Collections and drop off to Queenstown Hotels
Round trip scenic flights from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport, with landing
Guaranteed window seat for everyone
Up to 5 hours on the ground in Mt. Cook National Park
Ground transport in Mt Cook to your choice of activity or location

Not Included

Lunch

Run byTrue South Flights

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in QueenstownCollection from Queenstown hotels, with the tour start time listed as 08:00.
Scenic flight to Mount CookThe scenic flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook Airport, passing Wanaka, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) and the Hooker Valley Track from the air.
Ground transfer in the parkLanding at Mount Cook Airport, then ground transport to your choice of activity or location.
The Hermitage HotelAbout 1 hour at the hotel. Food and drinks can be purchased here, at your own cost.
Visitor Centre stopAbout 1 hour at the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre, before the return flight.
Flight back and drop offReturn scenic flight from Mount Cook Airport to Queenstown, then drop-off back at your hotel.

Pickup: Included

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day runs.

Where this tour sits among the 5 per person flights in Queenstown And Tekapo Departures (from-price per person, USD)

Tekapo Departure, 50 Minutes$317
Coach Tour and Flight Combo$504.60
Fly Explore Fly From Queenstown$505.18
Day Tour With Pickup (this tour)$618.34
Small Group Heli Hike Combo$695.41

Hotel pickup. Collection and drop off at Queenstown hotels are included, so you do not need to make your own way to the airport. The tour starts at 08:00.
Window seat. Every traveller gets a guaranteed window seat on the flights. That removes the usual scramble for a good view on the scenic legs over Wanaka and the national park.
Ground time. You get up to 5 hours on the ground in the national park. Ground transport is provided to your choice of activity or location, so decide in advance how you want to split that time.
Food and drink. No food or drinks are included. Lunch can be purchased in Mount Cook, for example at the Hermitage Hotel stop.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 13 travellers. Infants must sit on laps, and the experience is described as suitable for most travellers.
Weather dependency. The flights require good weather. If the operator cancels for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule.

From$618.34 per person, varies by group size

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Common issues. The honest limits are the ones stated directly. The tour depends on good weather, and it also needs a minimum number of travellers to run, so it can be cancelled on short notice, though you would then get an alternative date or a full refund. Lunch, food and drinks are not included and must be bought in Mount Cook. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time to get a refund.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Collection and drop off at Queenstown hotels are part of the tour. The start time is 08:00.

Is Food Included On The Tour?

No. No food or drinks are included, but they can be purchased in Mount Cook. The itinerary includes about an hour at the Hermitage Hotel, where you can buy lunch at your own cost.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs about 7 hours from pickup to drop off. That includes the round trip scenic flights with landing, and up to 5 hours on the ground in Mount Cook National Park.

Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users And Families?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. Most travellers can participate. The group is capped at 13 travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations or a shortfall in minimum numbers come with the offer of a different date or a full refund.

Do I Get A Window Seat On The Flight?

Yes, a window seat is guaranteed for everyone. Ground transport in Mount Cook to your chosen activity or location is also included.