Glenorchy Air - Mt. Aspiring & The Glaciers Sunrise Flight

As New Zealand’s only fixed-wing Sunrise Flight Company we know just the path to take for the best sunbreak and views.

Watch the sun break from behind Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand’s highest mountain outside the Aoraki/Mt. Cook Region.

Take in the spectacular view of the Passchendaele Icefall, the Bonar Glacier, and the Olivine Ice Plateau.

Travel above places frozen in time that still look as they did 15,000 years ago.

Discover nature untouched as you fly over Mt. Aspiring National Park and see its hidden gems such as the Barrier Range and the head of the Arawhata River.

Experience the overwhelming sense of calm that comes with watching the start of a new day and walk away with memories that will last a lifetime.

Please read through our Terms and Conditions before making a booking with us. If you have any questions, please contact us.

RATES
All rates are shown in New Zealand Dollars and are GST inclusive. All rates are subject to change at any time without notice.

MINIMUM NUMBERS
All products require a minimum number of paying adult passengers to be confirmed. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum and our team will work to coordinate bookings to achieve the required minimum numbers for the flight to depart, but this cannot be guaranteed. We will contact you the day before your scheduled departure to confirm if the flight is able to go ahead. Separate minimum numbers apply to third party activities, such as Heli Hiking and Ski the Tasman.

CANCELLATION + REFUND POLICY
Our flights are weather-dependent. Pilots will make a weather check 1 hour before each scheduled departure. If we cannot fly due to adverse weather conditions, we will attempt to reschedule depending on the passenger’s schedule and flight availability. If we cannot reschedule, passengers will receive a 100% refund. If passengers choose to cancel a flight, fail to check in on time, or notify us of changes less than 24 hours prior to their departure, they will incur a 100% cancellation charge. Changes or cancellations made with more than 24 hours warning incur no penalties. Please note: if you’ve booked through a third-party booking agent their terms and conditions may differ and will also apply. Refunds will go back to the original form of payment in NZD and Glenorchy Air is not responsible for any exchange rate fluctuations.

INFANTS AND CHILD PRICES
Infants are 0-2 years old AND weigh 15kgs or less.

Infants over 15kgs must occupy their own seat and will be charged the Child price.

One infant per adult.

FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The Pilot in Command is responsible for the safety of the aircraft and everyone on board at all times. Service can be refused if the Pilots’ instructions are not complied with. In this instance, refunds would not be issued.

Given alpine flying conditions, Glenorchy Air reserves the right to alter the flight paths or cancel flights due to weather and safety considerations.

Flight times and routes are subject to weather conditions.

Individual and total weight restrictions apply to specific aircraft and flights. We are required to make sure that the aircraft is operated within its maximum weight limitations and the aircraft’s centre of gravity is within limits. We, therefore, request passenger weights at the time of booking, to assist us operationally in planning and managing seat availability and to provide a great customer experience. Please ensure you contact us directly before making a booking if any passengers are 140kg (308lb) or over. Our helicopter partners require prior notification of anyone over 116kg (255lb). This is applicable to our heli hiking products or any helicopter add-on. Should your actual weight at the time of check in be more than 15kg (33lb) over your declared weight it may result in the aircrafts weight and balance limitations being exceeded. In this instance your booking may need to be rescheduled, subject to availability.

The Pilot in Command will determine the seating of passengers based on the weight and balance restrictions of that specific aircraft.

Glenorchy Air is not responsible for any missed connections or activities if flights are delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

DANGEROUS GOODS
When flying with Glenorchy Air, there are restrictions in place when it comes to carrying certain items considered dangerous goods. We need to ensure we keep everyone safe and certain dangerous goods can react badly to the conditions they are exposed to during a flight. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the dangerous goods list found here. You must not carry any of the restricted items in your baggage and any dangerous items will be taken off you before you board. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call on 03 442 2207.

BOOKING INFORMATION
We recommend booking your flight on the first day of your time in Queenstown, in case we need to reschedule due to weather. Please note, if you booked through a third-party booking agent, their terms and conditions may differ and will also apply.

Bookings can be made directly online or by phone or email:
www.glenorchyair.co.nz/book-now
0800 676 246
+64 3 442 2207
[email protected]

We require the following information when booking:
Number of passengers (Adults, Children and Infants)
Preferred date of departure time
Specific scenic flight you would like to book
All passenger first and last names
All passenger weights in either kgs or lbs
Contact phone number
Email Address
Pickup location, if applicable
Dietary requirements, if applicable

If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected] if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +61 2 5633 1149 so we can help you.

Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100NZD deposit required).

We endorse the recommendation that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

Absolutely, just let us know your preferred start and finish location and we’ll make it work.

There is definitely no wrong way to travel New Zealand. Depending on what type of traveller you are, you might enjoy a Campervan road trip over the Hop On Hop Off Bus Packages. We recommend booking a free consultation with one our friendly team and they can tailor their recommendation to your personality and  travel plans.

We get it. Life is all about the unexpected, especially when you are travelling. If you are unable to make your pre-arranged tour you will need to reach out to our [email protected] so we can give you a helping hand. In all cases we strongly recommend having a valid travel insurance policy which covers you for unexpected cancellations.

Yes. All of our packages are customisable so if you would like to make any changes please contact our team under [email protected] or our WhatsApp (+64) 3409 0617