Glacier Spectacular – Mt Hooker and Mt Dechen Glaciers (Haast departure)

Glacier Spectacular – Mt Hooker and Mt Dechen Glaciers (Haast departure)
From NZD $699.00
  • Duration: 65 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Haast, West Coast
  • Product code: TRIP2 (Haast)

Price valid to 30 September 2024 / new rates apply from 01 October 2024 (NOTE: Prices subject to change at any time) - Enjoy a flight up the Landsborough Valley, one of New Zealand's longest valley systems and travel through impressive valleys formed by glaciation. 

Take in panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Mt Cook and views of Mt Hooker and Mt Dechen, which sit at nearly 9,000ft above sea level and are surrounded by untouched Ancient Ice Fields and Glacier Lakes. See our wildlife in their natural habitat including the Himalayan Tahr at high altitude or the Chamois in the alpine tussock lands.


This flight departs daily from our Haast flight centre

Allow 65 minutes.

Essential gear for snow and alpine landings:

  • Sunglasses
  • Covered shoes (sneakers or trainers are fine) or hiking boots
  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for wearing on the snow. Occasionally the temperature can be 5-10 degrees cooler on the snow than it is in the village. Check with our ground crew if you are unsure of what to wear
  • Have plenty of room on your memory card and/or phone for photos. Please note: Selfie sticks, especially extendable ones, are a safety hazard and are not permitted
  • Please note that we do not allow passengers to take iPads on flights as they can impede the view of the pilot and other passengers and are a safety hazard and not permitted. You're very welcome to bring along another means of taking your photos (phone, camera or GoPro are all great)
  • We do require a minimum of 3 fares for this flight even if only 1 or 2 people (pay for a minimum of 3 seats on this flight and your departure is confirmed subject to suitable weather conditions)

Check-In Time:

Check-in time is 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This allows time for payment processing and aircraft allocation.

Flight duration is only approximate:

Pricing is in New Zealand dollars and includes GST. Minimum numbers apply.

Prices valid to 30 September 2024 / from 01 October 2024 new rates apply (NOTE: Prices subject to change at any time)

HAAST Office Hours:

9.00AM to 5.00PM / office closed severe weather days

*Please note: snow and mountain landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilots discretion