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The Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Franz Josef
Take to the skies from Franz Josef to explore the iconic and beautiful Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and more with this 50 minute scenic flight.
What to expect
Take to the skies from Franz Josef to explore the iconic and beautiful Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. A majestic sight of ice and snow, this scenic flight will take you on a journey over two incredible World Heritage National Parks and along 200km of New Zealand's breathtaking landscape. With window seating for all passengers and wings above the windows to ensure no windows are obstructed you'll be treated to sweeping views of the area as you rise high above the mountains. Departing from and returning to Franz Josef, this flight with Air Safaris is accompanied by on board commentary from the experienced pilot.
The flight lasts for a duration of 50 minutes, however guests are advised to allow an hour to complete the entire journey. In addition to the on board commentary, guests are given an in-flight guide explaining the region and all that you are seeing which is available in a number of languages. Expect to see glacial lakes, the Mackenzie Basin, remote high country sheep stations and more with this incredible scenic flight departing Franz Josef.
What's included
- 50 Minute scenic flight over two World Heritage National Parks (The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park & The Westland Tai Poutini National Park)
- Guaranteed window seating
- Inflight commentary
- Multi-language flight guide
- Complementary transport between the Franz Josef office and the airport
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
Time
- Flights operate daily except Christmas Day 25 December
- At the completion of purchase, you will need to contact the tour operator to book in a flight time that suits you (Tour Operator details will be printed in your tour voucher)
- Please check in at the operator's office in Franz Josef village at least 15 minutes before your scheduled flight time
- The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration
